The current COVID-19 pandemic has us all in unchartered territory and you may be starting to take steps to strengthen your immune system. Carolyn has some advice for how to support your immune system with straight forward tips and from reducing your exposure to which vitamins to take.
Read MoreAs Naturopaths, we are firm believers in nature’s ability to provide what is required in order to have optimal health and vitality. A naturopath believes the body is capable of so much more than most people would have you believe.
Read MoreWorried that you may need to ‘give up’ your addiction to coffee? Leisa explains that there is more to it than you might think.
Read MoreLisa Stanton-Smith guides us through nutrition after an intense workout by breaking it down with easy to follow ideas.
Read MoreHow’s that humidity? During exercise you naturally lose fluids and vital electrolytes including magnesium, sodium, potassium, calcium and chloride through sweat and physical stress. In summer and particularly with the humidity we have been experiencing, this loss of electrolytes can cause dehydration, fatigue, reduce performance and impair recovery. Hydrating with a good quality electrolyte supplement prior, during and after exercise (depending on your needs and the activity itself) enhances endurance and energy throughout your session as well as support your post-workout recovery.
Read MoreLisa Stanton-Smith talks to us about supplements: Are they necessary? Should I take them? With many of us confused by the mixed messages we receive, sometimes it can help to get some professional advice.
Read MoreStatistics show that during menopause women gain a little over half a kilo per year, on average. Weight gain in middle aged women is multifactorial and can be due to a combination of hormonal changes, sedentary behaviour, reduced physical activity and changes in body composition including reduced muscle mass.
Read MoreWhat is good about it?
Read MoreI’m sure you have all heard of someone getting great results with weight loss on an intermittent fast. Even though it may seem like the latest “fad” (which in some respects it is), historically, fasting has been used as both a religious and a medical practice for thousands of years. Intermittent fasting has shown improvements in blood sugar levels, reducing inflammation, lowering blood pressure, improving cardiovascular health, cognitive function and physical performance.
Read MoreDo you have a ritual?
We talked about this @gisbornehealthessentials this week. For most of us, a ritual is a way of connecting with ourselves for a little while, before we run into autopilot and start our busy day or for unwinding when it’s time to slow down. Rituals are usually something we enjoy and that makes us happy.
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