Winter is approaching and it’s a time our bodies are adapting to changes in environment.
With this, there’s a tendency to hibernate indoors and develop a greater appetite for more comforting and richer foods. Here are some tips to help you stay fit and healthy through the colder months.
Lighten the load. Read moreWorn out and weary, women across the country named fatigue among their top five health concerns of 2015. But did you know unbalanced hormones have a HUGE effect on how much energy you feel? The most common sign of hormonal imbalance is poor energy.
Low thyroid hormone levels have you feeling utterly exhausted High cortisol hormone is present when under high stress, and this reduces thyroid function leading to low energy Long term stress leads to cortisol deficiency leading to poor energy Low thyroid function causes estrogen imbalances leading to poor energy High stress leads to low progesterone, which leaves you moody and tiredIf tiredness is coupled with mood swings, insomnia, depression and/or anxiety, it gives us even more grounds to suspect your hormones are not as they sure be, as these symptoms are all signs of an unbalanced hormonal system. Read more
Though health experts say food is still your most important source of nutrients, they also say meeting daily dietary needs (at the very least) is vital to long-term health. Read more
Do you feel like something is just not right? You’re not sick. You’re not in physical pain. But something just isn’t quite letting you feel 100%. It could be your hormones.
If you’re eating more, sleeping less, and feeling frazzled, stressed out, easily offended or overly sensitive, even when things are going pretty good for you: It’s likely you’ve got a hormone imbalance. Read more
Hormones are chemical messengers of the endocrine system (one of 2 controlling systems of the body) the other being the nervous system. Hormones do not contain information but act as triggers for change as they travel via the blood to act on target organs such as the ovaries.
Female reproductive hormones are in a continual stage of ebb and flow. Read more
There are so many reasons why a cleanse is a great idea for your insides – not limited to happy bowels, less bloating, weight loss, clearer skin…actually pretty much every corner of your wellbeing loves you for it. People think that pills, herbs or supplements handle hormonal imbalances and food programs and cleansing therapies are optional but this misconception is not true. Read more
Are you feeling stuck, unhealthy, fatigued, stressed, or just not right? Read more
As we approach summer, it is a great time for a spring clean of our bodies. Winter is often a time we become inactive, put on extra weight and eat rich and heavy foods. In doing this, our energy levels suffer as our bodies work extra hard to keep up. If you are feeling tired, sluggish, or irritable or suffer from headaches, skin problems or digestive problems like bloating, constipation or nausea, a detox may most likely be what you need. Read more
Our bodies could all use a little cleansing now and again, particularly after a period of indulgence or heavy, rich winter meals. Whether your motivation is to lose weight, flush out toxins, boost energy levels or simply feel healthier, it could be time to detox. If you don’t want to go the the extreme of a detox diet such as the lemon detox, why not try out some of these delicious detox recipes…just in time for Spring. Read more
by Tracey Loiterton, Naturopath.
With winter upon us it is often a time when we can succumb to opportunistic illness. It is important time to support and nurture the immune system with essential immune boosting nutrients and plant based medicines. Nurturing yourself with good nutritious food and ensuring to get plenty of rest will also keep your body strong through the winter months. Read more
