by admin | Nov 21, 2022 | Digestion, Gut health, Hormones, Lifestyle, Microbiome, Nutrition, Stress, Women's Health
I know it sounds like an alien planet or a character from Star Trek but this amazing protein is a fundamental part of gut health (although it is found elsewhere in the body), so I thought I should introduce you to it. Our gut is one long tube and our intestines are...
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 31, 2022 | Gut health, Hormones, Lifestyle, Menopause, Microbiome, Nutrition, Perimenopause, Stress, Women's Health
A UTI is an infection of the urinary tract which consists of the kidneys and ureters (upper urinary tract) and the bladder and urethra (lower urinary tract) and is one of the most common infections around. With bladder infections being the most common with over half...
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...
