Do you have trouble falling asleep; a busy mind not able to switch off? Thinking about work, life, family, friends, money, relationships and just unable to find the off button. Sometimes worrying about not getting enough sleep can prevent you from falling asleep! Mindfulness turns out to be a great cure for this kind of…
Do you struggle to lose weight and keep it off? Things go along well for a little while with dietary change and exercise but eventually it all comes back on again? If it were easy to keep the weight off, we wouldn’t have a trillion fad diets and weight loss supplements on offer to…
Here are some of my favourite recipes for Christmas. The first one is a relish that can be served with chicken, turkey, pork, beef, lamb and even fish. Beetroot relish Ingredients: * 500 g fresh beetroot, peeled and finely chopped/grated * 1 medium red onion, peeled and finely chopped/grated * 1 medium…
Do you find yourself sneezing and experiencing watery eyes especially when the weather gets windy? Do you find yourself becoming itchy when you come into contact with pets? If you also suffer from asthma you will find that your airways become extra sensitive to certain allergens and you might suffer an asthma attack…
Are you in your 40’s and experiencing changes in your sleep quality? Difficulty in falling asleep or frequent waking during the night? Are you waking up in the morning and not feeling as refreshed as you used too? You could be heading into a stage called perimenopause. Perimenopause is a time…
Sleep is one of the most important activities we need to do on a daily basis. It is one of the best “anti aging” secrets. Yet, overall people are sleeping less and less. Sleep helps our bodies to: *Heal and repair * Detoxify * Burn Fat * Help keep estrogen balanced *Help restore…
The thyroid is a very important organ. It sits at the front of your neck in a butterfly shape. Your thyroid helps govern your metabolism. Some people have a slow metabolism and it’s a good idea to get your thyroid checked. Currently through a doctor, only TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) can be tested under…
Thyroid Function and Hair loss A common cause of hair loss is an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) or overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism). Sometimes hair loss can remain even after prescribed thyroid medications are taken, as certain nutritional deficiencies and other factors can contribute to thyroid hormone issues, and this underlying cause needs to be addressed also. …
Have you been trying unsuccessfully to have a baby for some time? It might be a good idea, along with other standard preconception tests, to have a comprehensive thyroid test done to check and ensure that it is functioning at its best. Good thyroid function is necessary for both male and female fertility, the…
When you first feel a cold or flu coming, YEP tea is a great way to ward it off. YEP stands for Yarrow, Elderflower and Peppermint and has been used for century’s. Yarrow has a heating component to it, thus helping to reduce fever. It also has an affinity for mucous membranes thereby helping with…