Tag: fatigue

The Seven Dwarfs of Menopause

Itchy   Witchy   Sweaty   Sleepy   Bloated   Forgetful   Moody Do you relate to one (or all!) of these Dwarfs? Menopause can be a difficult time for women … hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, weight gain, mood swings, depression, poor memory.  As hormone production ceases, these symptoms can occur. But did you know, with adequate support, Read More …

Stress Buster!

Probiotics could be the new yoga for those needing stress management techniques.  Researchers in Ireland conducted studies on the effect of a probiotic, Lactobacillus rhamnosus (L. rhamnosus), on behavioural responses to stress. When placed in a stressful situation, the group of people taking the probiotics displayed less anxiety and released less stress hormones!  When looking Read More …

A cuppa a day …

Recent research* has shown that catechins in green tea significantly reduce both total and LDL cholesterol (LDL cholesterol is the ‘bad’ cholesterol).  Tea is made from the leaves of the plant, Camellia sinensis.  There are 3 main types: Green – made by quickly steaming or heating the leaves to prevent breakdown of the catechins. Oolong Read More …

Hormones Out Of Balance?

Do you suffer from: * irregular or heavy periods  * weight gain * fluid retention                        * low libido * breast tenderness               * sleep disturbances * headaches                            * foggy head * mood swings                        * thinning of scalp hair?  If the answer is YES to some or all of these you could have symptoms of oestrogen dominance (and progesterone Read More …

Why We Need Sleep

Sleep allows the body to recuperate and repair so it is not surprising that inadequate sleep, particularly over a period of time, can affect us negatively.  Lack of sleep can lead to: * changes in glucose regulation * changes in blood pressure * altered cognitive function  * poor immune function * hormonal changes  * increased Read More …