Do You Struggle With Hard to Lose Weight? Here's Why??
How many times have you heard this advice thrown around? I know it is a common misconception that to get healthy and lose weight, you just need to jump on the treadmill for 60 minutes and consume salad.
Top tips to thrive into menopause
Many women experience emotional, physical, and physiological changes which are most often for the worse. The only benefit women have expressed to me is that their terrible life long periods have finally come to an end.
Blood Sugar Could Save Your Marriage!
He was working late on Saturday night, I was out with friends and had a beautiful dinner; I got to bed around 11pm, which is way way past my bed time (normally in bed by 830pm kind of gal), and for some bizarre reason slept right through to Sunday at 10am.
Help! Have You Seen My Patience?
I often wonder if some of us are born with it and others just naturally lack it. I always used to think I had ‘no’ patience. Was it missing from my genetic makeup? Was it the way I was brought up? I’d get so impatient as a child
What a Naturopath Eats for Breakfast
I tend to recommend green smoothies to a lot of my clients, due to them being healthy, nutritious, easy, and tasty. Recently, however, I am getting a few frustrated emails from clients wanting something different.
Cholesterol, what we are learning
In case you hadn't noticed, there is so much emphasis on diets right now, and their impact on heart health. You might be feeling overwhelmed, should you eat low fat? High protein? No fruit? Eat vegan? Omit soy? Take statins? How do you know who and what to believe?
20 Ways to Balance Estrogen
What do you think of when you hear the words “elevated estrogen”? Most people might think of painful heavy periods or an hourglass body shape, or even larger breasts, but the truth is elevated estrogen is a whole other ballgame which can really impact your life.
The Curse of Low Estrogen
Firstly it's important to not assume it's only menopause that leads to lower estrogen levels and secondly menopause does not always mean mean low estrogen, this common misconception can often lead to more hormonal issues if treated incorrectly.
It's Quitting Time
I was chatting with a friend today who is desperate to give up smoking, so I thought this is the perfect subject for a blog as we enter into 2016. It’s well into the festive season. Its one of those times of year, when social smoking can take its toll, so why not look at quitting before the festive season has come and gone. Smoking introduces toxins into the body that undermine your overall health and decrease your immune system’s capacity to respond to other threats.
What is your body trying to tell you?
ody sings are often overlooked and ignored, but are highly important indicators of your health, wellbeing and your toxic burden. If you pick up on these signs early it can save a lot of time, trouble and money.
Periscope - Weight Loss Wednesday's Q&A
This week was an awesome Q&A, the questions just kept coming and coming. Thats how i like it, keeps me on my toes. I have also figured out that i need to write all the question down, that way no one misses out.
Perfect Smoothie Combo
We are all so different, as such we require different amounts of macronutrients. I have been asked so many times about the PERFECT green smoothie combo, so last week on my ‘Weight loss Wednesday’s” periscope channel I showed my audience what I normally pop into my smoothies.
Cleansing Can Boost Your Health & Longevity
When I talk about cleansing, I refer to a natural way in which your body removes waste and other harmful toxins. Many think of a cleanse as being rigorous, hard work, or intense. When in fact, the best cleanse uses whole-foods and detoxifying substances to enhance your body’s natural detoxification pathways.
Weight Loss Wednesday's - Why Low Carb Doesn't Work For Everyone!
This week I discuss macronutrients and the impact your body type has on the amount of macronutrients you need to consume for optimal health and weight loss..... You'll also find out why low carb doesn't work for everyone!
Weight Loss Wednesday's Live On Periscope
So I made the jump and started using Periscope, this was a huge one for me, as the live streaming really freaked me out (still does). The great thing about Periscope versus other social media platforms like Facebook or Twitter, is that it is live – in real time. You can ask me anything you want and it is there for the world to see. This concept makes it super fun and really interactive.
Buckwheat Apple Cake
Coming home to the English countryside in the summer means an abundance of apples, berries, and gooseberries. This got me yearning to create some dishes from my childhood, such as apple cake, apple pie, rhubarb crumble, and fresh fridge cakes. With just a few amendments, I realized that I could make them healthy and Break Through!
How to boost your metabolism to shift more weight
Thyroid health is one of the most vital components for optimal health and vitality. If the thyroid falters, you could get fat, moody, fatigued, and your metabolism will slow down.
Prevent Jet Lag: 15 Flying Tips to Keep You Bright Eyed and Bushy Tailed
Here's me in the 2nd row with my family, getting ready to take off. For this flight we had, salad, cold meat, water, cut up vegetable sticks, green smoothie, and some fruit. I had it all in a cool bag ready for us to enjoy mid flight.
Beat Stress with these 5 Habits for Women
Do you suffer from fatigue? Headaches? Bloating? Constipation? Constant teary meltdowns? Maybe you have a friend who suffers regularly. These are all signs of stress. Evidence indicates that women are more likely to experience these negative symptoms due to a high-pressured work environment.
The Occasional Sweet Treat
Those who know me, know I put emphasis on 3 great meals per day with limited snacking in between, and limited treats. But sometimes when the mood strikes, it’s nice to know you can rustle up a quick, easy, and healthy treat, for you or anyone else who’d like to indulge in a healthy morsel.