Why Vitamin D is So Important, Especially in Winter

by | Dec 28, 2022 | Articles

The Facts- Vitamin D is actually a hormone and there is a receptor for it on nearly every cell in the body- that’s how important it is for us. Over 50 percent of the global population may suffer from vitamin D insufficiency (with levels <50 nmol). Vitamin D doesn’t...

8 Things You Might Not Know About The Contraceptive Pill

by | Oct 31, 2022 | Articles

When used correctly and for what it was made to do , i.e. prevent a pregnancy, the pill has many advantages.  Sadly, too often it is being used as a plaster for PMS, PCOS, acne, endometriosis or irregular periods. But like any plaster, one day we have to pull it...

Are you getting your daily NEAT in?

by | Oct 13, 2022 | Articles

What is NEAT? NEAT stands for Non-Exercise Activity Thermogenesis and is simply the energy we use to carry out any daily activity that isn’t formal exercise such as running or resistance training. Research has shown that NEAT is an important way to boost our...

Foods to feed the Brain!

by | Oct 11, 2022 | Articles

?Nourish your brain and it will serve you well.? The brain is made up of about 60% fat and about half of that is omega 3 which cannot be made in the body. This is why this fat is called essential. Its found in oily fish, avocados, nuts, seeds and olive oil, is...

HRT- is it for me and is it safe?

by | Sep 21, 2022 | Articles

Through the work of Davina McCall, there has never been a better time to discuss hormone replacement therapy. In this blog we discuss the different types and how safe they are. Before we start, I need to express that I am not a doctor and therefore cannot prescribe...

Seed Cycling Pesto

by | Sep 12, 2022 | Articles

If you are experiencing symptoms of oestrogen dominance (can be menopausal women, too), Seed Cycling recipes can be your go to as they can boost oestrogen levels in the first part of your cycle (the follicular phase) and progesterone levels in the second part (the...
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