Health Articles
Holy basil: a key herb for stress, anxiety, depression and fatigue
In this post I explain how to and why use holy basil herb if you suffer from adrenal fatigue, anxiety, stress or sleep problems. I also cover holy basil's safety and potential drug interactions (important!) and discuss safe dose guidelines. I’ve been successfully using holy basil in herbal mixes for [...]
Gut Health and Hormones: How the Microbiome Regulates Estrogen
Empirical clinical evidence as well as many studies to date indicate that gut health and hormones are closely linked. In particular, recent research shows that the composition and diversity of the gut microbiome play a big role in hormone regulation, especially regarding the key female hormone estrogen. The studies suggest [...]
Dehydration Symptoms and Healthy Hydration
Dehydration is one of the most common but least recognised health problems. With the plethora of information about the benefits of drinking water, everyone knows we should drink more of it but most people find it hard to consume sufficient amounts daily. Therefore, dehydration and its considerable health consequences is [...]
Electrolytes, Hydration and Energy Balance
Being well hydrated is not just about drinking water but also the foods you eat. Eating fresh, whole, raw, organic fruits and vegetables will help to keep your body hydrated and supply good levels of electrolytes. A high water content fruit or vegetable will also provide your body with water [...]
Top Sleep Enhancing Nutrients: Inositol and L-theanine
I'm always searching for effective, safe and readily available sleep enhancing nutrients to test them myself as well as make effective recommendations for my clients. In my previous post I talked about how calming minerals magnesium and calcium promote more restful and uninterrupted sleep. In addition to magnesium and calcium, [...]
Nutrition for good mental health: the evidence
Do you think that nutrition matters when it comes to good mental health? I certainly do. As a Wholistic Nutritionist and Naturopath in clinical practice for more than 10 years now, there is no doubt in my mind that poor diet leads to poor mental health outcomes, as it causes [...]
