Tag: Nutrition
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Winter Immune Health: Simple Ways to Stay Well When the Days Get Darker
While we often think of immunity as something fixed, our immune system is highly responsive to our environment — sleep, stress, nutrient intake, light exposure, and even the way we breathe all influence how resilient we feel during the colder months.
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The Little Amino Acid That Helps You Stay Calm in the Christmas Chaos
Christmas is my favourite time of year, and while it’ beautiful, I think we can all agree it can feel a little unhinged.There’s the joy, the warmth, the sparkle… and the stress, overwhelm, sugar crashes, late nights, and endless to-do lists.It’s a season where your nervous system often feels like it’s running on mince pies and…
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Top 10 Nutrients Your Frazzled Nervous System Is Probably Craving
If you’ve felt wired, tired, emotional, or like you’re clinging to control with no capacity left… your nervous system might be waving a white flag. And while breathwork, rest and boundaries are powerful (and necessary), what you eat also plays a huge role in nervous system resilience. Here are 10 key nutrients your frazzled system…
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Red Light Therapy: The Science of Light for Cellular Health
Inside the mitochondria, red and near-infrared light is absorbed by an enzyme called cytochrome c oxidase. This boosts the efficiency of the electron transport chain, leading to greater production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) – our cellular energy currency. The result? Enhanced energy availability for repair, regeneration, and healthy cellular function.
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“It’s Not All In Your Head — It’s In Your Nervous System”
Why emotional chaos, overwhelm and compulsive eating often stem from dysregulation…. and what you can do to come back into balance.
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The Gut–Brain Connection: Why Stress Affects Your Digestion (And What To Do About It)
Your gut has its own complex nervous system, often called the “second brain”, technically known as the enteric nervous system. It contains about 100 million nerve cells woven throughout the walls of your digestive tract.
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The Link Between Hypermobility and Gut Health
There’s growing evidence to support what many people with hypermobility have known for years: our joints and our guts are more connected than we once thought.
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Gut & Hormones: The Microbiome’s Secret Role in Hormone Balance
The connection between gut health and hormone health is especially important for women experiencing PMS, perimenopause symptoms, or estrogen dominance. If you’ve ever struggled with bloating, mood swings, heavy periods, or fatigue and felt like the usual hormone advice just wasn’t enough, your gut may hold the missing piece.
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The Fibre Guide: More Than Just Digestion
Fibre is one of the most powerful tools for nourishing your gut microbiome, supporting immune health, regulating blood sugar, and even balancing hormones. But not all fibre is created equal, and understanding the different types can help you optimise your gut health in a much more strategic way.
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Creatine – The Unsung Hero for Mental Health
A growing body of research reveals how creatine supplementation may support mental health, particularly in conditions like depression, anxiety, and PTSD
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