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We are said to be in perimenopause anywhere between our late 30s and mid 40s. It occurs 2-10 years before our final period. It is the phase before we enter into menopause. Some women breeze through this. They barely even notice that they are in perimenopause. Other women struggle with a range of symptoms from …
When we are in the grip of rising anxiety levels, it can be really challenging to listen to reason. When our anxiety becomes overwhelming, constant and controlling, preventing us from being ourselves, it becomes problematic and something that we want to reduce and limit as much as possible. One way that we can achieve this …
A great quote is ‘Gut health is the key to overall health’ by Kris Carr. This is why, as a Naturopath, I always work on improving gut health for my clients as part of their treatment protocol. But how do we know what to look out for, when our body is telling us that we …
Acne affects most people at one point or another. Often teenagers will be affected, with the degree of it being classed as mild, moderate or severe. In teenagers, puberty and genetics play a big part in acne. this has a lot to do with hormone levels and fluctuations. Other things that play a part in …
Now I am quite a private person. I don’t usually often share things openly. Especially when it comes to struggles. This was also the case when I had anxiety. I kept it secret for months – I didn’t want anyone to know. I felt like I was going mad at times. The interesting thing was …
The lymphatic system is part of the body’s immune system, helping to protect against infections and disease. It’s other jobs are to maintain levels of fluid in the body, to absorb digestive tract fats and to remove cellular waste. The lymphatic system is a network of tissues, vessels and organs that work together to move …
What is anxiety? A feeling of worry, nervousness or unease about something with an uncertain outcome. An anxiety attack occurs when stress, worry and anxiety become overwhelming. Generally, persistent worry over big events, or even small everyday things bring them on. The anxiety builds up over time until it reaches a point when the anxiety …
Many of you would know that I previously struggled with anxiety. I got to the point where it was affecting my life in so many negative ways. Anxiety can have a negative affect on your immune system. Continuous stress and anxiety puts your body in constant fight or flight mode, so you are always on …
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. When we eat, the pancreases releases insulin into the bloodstream. Our body breaks down carbohydrates that we eat into glucose, which is a type of sugar. The glucose is then absorbed through our gut wall into our bloodstream. As our blood glucose levels rise, it signals to …
Fasting has many proven health benefits. It has been shown to help optimise health and slow ageing symptoms. Fasting helps us switch into a fat burning mode and can help remove belly fat. It can help improve our insulin sensitivity, reduce insulin levels, improve our blood sugar and improve our blood pressure. It has been …