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Herbal Teas for Menopause

Aug 21, 2023 | Female Health, Health and Wellness, Hormone Health, Menopause

Herbal teas are a great option for staying hydrated, but did you know that they also have some amazing health benefits too?. Good quality herbal teas are made from a variety of plant parts, such as leaves, flowers, roots, and fruits. These natural ingredients can contain various vitamins, minerals, and other bioactive compounds that contribute to overall health and wellbeing. Caffeinated drinks have a slightly diuretic effect, meaning that they offer little or no hydration. So why not swap...

Sweeteners, the bitter truth

Apr 21, 2023 | Health and Wellness

Many of us have used artificial sweeteners as an alternative to sugar, but they are not the healthy alternative we are led to believe by the marketing people. They may have zero calories, but they certainly don't have a zero impact on your health. Sugar Substitutes There are a huge number of different types of artificial sweeteners or sugar substitutes. They can lurk in the ingredients list, so here are a few to look for, with a bit of information about what they are and the potential impact...

Magnesium and why every busy person needs to know more about this mineral.

Apr 7, 2023 | Health and Wellness

When we are under stress, we burn magnesium. Most of us spend a considerable amount of time in a stress mode. Think: commute to work, morning presentation, awkward client, massive queue at the coffee shop. Yes, these are all modern stressors that can be burning up your magnesium

Phytoestrogens Explained: Benefits, Foods & How They Support Hormone Balance

Mar 28, 2023 | Female Health, Health and Wellness, Hormone Health, Menopause

What are they and why you need to include more of them in your diet.

Liver – what does it do for me?

Jan 13, 2023 | Health and Wellness, Healthy Ageing, Menopause

Your liver is not just the organ that processes alcohol and detoxifies. Learn to love your liver when you understand it better.

148 – Are we too obsessed by what we weigh?

Jul 6, 2022 | Health and Wellness, Podcast

Is what we weigh truly an indication of how healthy we are, or are we obsessing over it unnecessarily? Thats the topic I'll be exploring in this weeks podcast. Tied to the scales At this time of year I am frequently reminded how the diet industry has created a weight monster in us all. We associate weight with happiness and health, but is that really the case? The diet industry has rammed it into us that the number on the scales is the most important. And that by denying ourselves certain...