Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and probiotics – The gut brain axis What is IBS? IBS is a functional gastrointestinal disorder affecting up to one quarter of the global population and accounting for up to half of all gastrointestinal related medical Read more…
Do I have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? What is it? Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a complex combination of symptoms including at least 4 of the below: Poor memory or concentration Headaches Unrefreshing sleep Post exercise malaise Sore Read more…
Healthy ageing, Brain Food & Omega 3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) (omega 3) and polyphenols abundantly found in fruit and vegetables support cognition and brain function particularly during the ageing process. PUFAS and polyphenols are known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory Read more…
Brain fog much? Do you suffer with brain fog and or memory loss? A recent clinical trial showed 16 weeks of 60-min multimodal exercise classes twice weekly including cardiovascular, strength and motor fitness activities enhanced cognition via increased blood Read more…
The Gut, the Brain and headaches! Did you know that there is a bi-directional relationship between the gut and the brain? The gut and the brain talk to each other folks! Do you suffer with headaches and migraines? Read more…
Hashimoto’s thyroiditis and vitiligo – A research update Vitiligo causes skin, hair and oral depigmentation or white patches associated with a loss of melanocytes (cells that colour or pigment the tissue). Affecting up to 1% of the global population Read more…
Hashimoto’s and nutrient deficiency – why do I have anaemia? Do you suffer with hashimoto’s thyroid disease? Have you also been told your fatigue could be related to iron deficiency or anaemia? Research says that there is an association Read more…
PCOS and Hashimoto’s Do you suffer with both PCOS and Hashimoto’s thyroiditis? Are hormones ruling your life? PCOS is associated with amenorrhea (disturbed menstrual cycle), infertility, insulin resistance, acne, hirsutism, ovarian cysts and metabolic syndrome. Hashimoto’s is an autoimmune disease Read more…
7 Top natural tips you didn’t know about for vaginal thrush! Hello ladies, today we are talking about vaginal thrush, a yeast infection caused by an overgrowth of candida. Consider that there is a difference between a yeast infection Read more…
Weight… There is more to the story! Weight loss is a happy side effect of healthy eating but sometimes it can be a difficult to shift those extra kilos. This can be due to a variety of reasons, Read more…