An integrative approach to inflammation, nutrition, lymphatic health and body composition Have you ever felt frustrated that, despite eating well and exercising regularly, certain areas of your body simply won’t change? Perhaps your legs feel disproportionately heavy, tender or swollen, and you bruise easily. For some women, these symptoms may
It’s not just achy knees. Inflammation can contribute to low mood, low energy…and yes, moobs. Underlying inflammation doesn’t just cause discomfort. It accelerates ageing and increases the risk of serious chronic disease. The tricky part? Much of it bubbles away quietly under the surface for years before symptoms become obvious.
For many women, the word menopause is often associated with loss, discomfort, or decline. But what’s rarely talked about is the surprising sense of calm, clarity, and stability that often arrives once the hormonal turbulence of perimenopause settles. Once periods have stopped for at least 12 months and the body
Understanding what’s really happening and how a naturopathic approach can help. Perimenopause can begin as early as the late 30s and may last anywhere from two to ten years. For many women, it arrives quietly at first subtle changes in cycle length, sleep quality, mood, or energy. Over time, however,
Are your appearance, fitness and wellness important to you? Fighting fit at any age takes time and dedication, the game of life hasn’t changed-we’ve just got to master some new strategies. It’s probably no secret that your late 40’s is the time when the most dramatic changes occur in your
A few months ago, Jeanette and I became concerned on hearing reports in the media about the supplement form of chromium being linked to cancer. We care very much about our clients’ safety and like to err on the side of caution, so in light of that study we paused
Our bodies are a mass of bacteria that help our systems function, digest, absorb, promote immunity, create odours, influence fertility. Increasing amounts of research are establishing the importance of our natural biome and the balance of this is important to our health on many levels, our bacteria needs to be
Christmas overindulgences, endless social events or perhaps a “holiday” from the usual healthy eating pattern? A detox is a great opportunity to “clean up your act” and start feeling well again. The type of detox we recommend is one that is whole-food focused which includes lots of fruit, legumes, nuts,
I have been in the wellness industry for a long time and have seen a lot of information about diets and their claims. Many “fads’ and trends come and go…some of these can be a “stayer” while others are modified and tweaked and others completely abandoned. Fads can be the
1. Beating the bloat Does your abdomen have a life of its own? Don’t ignore bloating, flatulence, gurgling, heavy sensation after meals or indigestion. Use these symptoms as a sign your digestive secretions, microbiome or gut mucosa needs attention. Having an optimal functioning gastrointestinal system allows you to assimilate and
