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Diet and lifestyle tips to balance hormones in your 40s
In Part 1 of this article, we looked at why women can gain weight, especially on the abdomen when they hit their forties. Now, we’ll take a look at some specific diet and lifestyle strategies you can use to balance hormones and stay healthy ...
Why women gain weight in their forties
The impact of hormone shifts on your metabolism Are you a woman in your 40s who eats a healthy diet and exercises regularly? Perhaps you’ve noticed a little weight gain on your tummy. Unwanted “love handles” you can’t seem to shift despite...
7 reasons why chewing is a game-changer for your health
Hands up who inhales their food? Is your dinner down before the ad break ends? Chewing, or mastication is the numero uno step in digestion. Often we fail to give it the attention it deserves. A substandard chewing game puts pressure on the rest of the...
Lasting relief from bloating
Discover the underlying cause of your bloating Trouble buttoning up your jeans? After eating, does your stomach resemble someone who's six months pregnant? Are yoga pants the only item of clothing that feels remotely comfortable? Bloating is a common digestive...
Tips to increase the iron in your diet
Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. Although your body recycles most of the iron it requires from red blood cells, your stores need to be topped up with around 1-2 mg a day due to small losses through sweat, urine and...
Is iron deficiency the cause of your fatigue?
A common nutrient deficiency Iron deficiency is the most common nutrient deficiency in the world. A 2010 study estimated that 1 in every 3 people (32.9%) have low iron1. Why iron is important Iron is an essential component of haemoglobin found in your...
Your 2-step evening routine for better sleep
Introducing your evening routine Morning routines are a hot topic at the moment. The Internet has more advice about how to optimise your time from the moment your feet hit the floor in the morning than I’ve had cups of tea in my life - trust me, I drink a LOT...
11 Causes of Fatigue
Are you feeling tired, exhausted and haggard? Can’t seem to get your energy back and, in the words of Bilbo Baggins, you’re feeling like “not enough butter scraped over too much bread”. Fatigue is one of the most common symptoms people want my help with...
Nootropic Herbs: 5 Plants to Boost your Brain Power
Hands up, who wants to get smarter? Perhaps you’re a student with exams coming up or just wanting to take preventative action against age-related memory decline. Well, the herbal world has got you covered. Nootropic is a fancy word for "acting on the brain" and...
Two ways sleep reduces your risk of Alzheimer’s Disease
Sleep for brain health Sleep helps your brain work better. Get enough good quality time between the sheets, and you'll ace the competition in learning tasks, memory recall and reaction times. Recent research reveals the detrimental effect of chronic poor sleep...
Nasal irrigation for chronic sinusitis
What is sinusitis? Chronic sinusitis and allergic rhinitis affect a significant number of people. If you are one of the estimated 15% of individuals with this condition you'll know all about the facial pain from swollen and blocked sinuses, breathing...
Theanine in tea helps you to relax and sleep
Tea - the ultimate chill out beverage After water, tea is the most consumed beverage in the world. Science is revealing what many of us have known experientially - tea can help the body rejuvenate, relax, and focus the mind1. Theanine, a non-protein...