by admin | Nov 7, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Hormones, Lifestyle, Nutrition, Stress, Women's Health
I know I’ve talked about the vagus nerve previously so I thought this time around I would delve a little more deeply particularly in regards to its relationship with digestion, hormones and typical menopause symptoms. It’s also my favourite nerve so I don’t...
by admin | Oct 24, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Nutrition, Women's Health
There is a lot of snobbery around food and one of the biggest forms of snobbery is around processed food. I laugh when I hear people say ‘I don’t eat any processed foods’ or ‘I only eat clean’ – whatever that means! I call bullshit – I don’t know anyone...
by admin | Oct 9, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Hormones, Menopause, Microbiome, Nutrition, Perimenopause, Stress, Women's Health
What is the thyroid The thyroid is a pretty little butterfly shaped gland in the centre of the throat and is an important part of the endocrine system. In fact don’t let its smallness fool you – this little gland is a powerhouse! Endocrine is the technical term...
by admin | Oct 2, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Menopause, Microbiome, Nutrition, Women's Health
I was recently asked if I would create a Collagen Powder Guide similar to the protein guide so as part of that I thought I would have a look at the research on collagen to start with. What is Collagen? Collagen is a structural protein and is specifically found where...
by admin | Sep 25, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Microbiome, Nutrition
This is one of my favourite supplements… Sulforaphane is a natural chemical found in specific plants from the brassica family e.g. broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale etc. and over the last few years there has been a bit of a buzz about it (its not the new kid on the...
by admin | Sep 18, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Microbiome, Nutrition
Gluten intolerance is pretty common with many people having been diagnosed with coeliac disease or non-coeliac gluten sensitivity. According to Coeliac NZ, 10% of the population are gluten intolerant and 80% of those with an ‘intolerance’ actually have undiagnosed...
