Wellness Blog
Secretory Immunoglobulin A (sIgA) for healthy gut, digestion and immunity
Secretory immunoglobulin A (sIgA) deficiency is a less known but a significant aspect of having good immunity and a well-functioning digestive system. I've long been interested in sIgA's role in health and wellbeing, and would like to shed some light on this subject based on my clinical experience and research. [...]
Thyme: benefits, medicinal uses plus thyme tea recipe
Herb thyme is one of my favourite herbs of all and I'd like to share with you its many fantastic benefits and medicinal uses, so you can confidently include it in your home dispensary and as a first aid for sore throat, hoarse voice, cough, viral or fungal infections. Thyme [...]
Vitamin D deficiency: Check here if you are deficient
Do you know your current vitamin D level? If you don’t, be sure you check this promptly by completing the short assessment to determine if you need to do a blood test to confirm your vitamin D deficiency and then take the right dose of a vitamin D3 supplement. It [...]
How to reset sleep patterns and circadian rhythms
Sleep, along with nutrition and exercise, is one of the three pillars of being healthy and enjoying your life. In short, you must sleep well to be well! In my previous post on natural sleep remedies I discussed why and how to apply nutrition to sleep sounder and longer. The next [...]
Top 3 reasons why you are not losing weight
Not losing weight despite your best efforts? You may be missing utilising these important weight loss strategies. 1) Adrenal depletion / Chronic stress Stress at work and/or at home, long working hours, poor diet, lack of exercise and sleep cause chronic stress resulting in feeling fatigued and lethargic even when [...]
Top 3 herbal teas to feel and look great!
Herbal teas have been used for centuries to boost people’s health and wellbeing, often as the first and sometimes the only medicine available. The teas abound in health benefits, are relaxing and calming and can be used in any season. For many of us there’s nothing nicer on a cold [...]