Stress is a huge part of most people’s lives and to incorporate yoga and/or meditation into your life is so beneficial. Frequency is the key to the benefits that these provide. However it can be difficult to get to a yoga or meditation class and this can add to the stress rather than reduce it. Read More …
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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 …
Insomnia!
Do you find it difficult to get to sleep? Or do you wake in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours? In NSW 1 in 5 are chronically sleep deprived. Not having enough sleep affects us on so many levels – our work, relationships, quality of life. There are many reasons for Read More …
Are your eating habits out of control?
Naturopaths have always been taught to view the gut as the centre of our health. Scientists are now saying that microbes living in the gut are responsible for manipulating our eating behaviour. These microbes can manipulate behaviour and mood through altering the nerve signals, changing taste receptors, producing toxins to make us feel bad and releasing chemicals that make us feel good. Read More …
Obsessed with Chocolate?
So often in practice I hear clients say they are obsessed with chocolate! Why is this? Well there are many reasons as you will see below … • The sugar and fat content of chocolate is high which gives a certain amount of satiety. • Tryptophan in chocolate is a precursor to making Read More …
Want a Guilt Free Chocolate Delight That Powers Your Metabolism!!??
New Isowhey Hot Chocolate is not your average hot chocolate! It is the ideal, relaxing snack when you’re following a diet program and craving something warm and sweet. It contains healthy Cocoa (antioxidant support), Lactium (a calming relaxant), Green tea (antioxidant that helps you to burn energy), plus a hint of warming Chilli to fuel 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 …
Are you getting enough antioxidants in your diet?
You have probably heard how important antioxidants are for the body. The reason they are important is that they help to reduce free radicals and oxidative stress in the body. Free radicals are molecules that damage cell membranes, cell DNA and the function of the cell, leading to the development and progress of illness. The Read More …