Feeling sluggish after winter? Many of us reach for the comfort foods a little too often when the weather is cold. But now that it’s warming up, you might be thinking about a spring cleanse. Why most detox programs just don’t stack up! Most qualified health practitioners are very skeptical of most detox programs available […]
Fatigue is such a common symptom that we suffer from and it’s just one of the signs that we may just be lacking in a little H2O. Though our first response may be to go for a coffee as a pick me up – it may be contributing to your hydration issue. Why is water […]
Stress is very common and ongoing stress can lead to psychological issues such as depression and anxiety. There are natural ways in which we can reduce our stress levels, that includes meditation and yoga. This is due to the effect the meditation and yoga have on the brains stress response system. Do you ever think […]
We are coming into that season! The one where the birds are chirping, the sun is shining, and you are sneezing! Many people dread the change of season, the itchy watery eyes, a constant runny nose, brain fog and sneezing. Maybe for years you have put up with your ‘terrible sinuses’, spending the season house […]
By Tanya Jones – Naturopath We all know how important it is to eat our vegetables. But for some people it feels like a punishment or grueling event. It’s much easier and more pleasurable to eat the processed, sugary foods……of course! Though it is only so long before we get to an age that the […]
Winter is here! It’s starting to get colder and when it is cold it is really hard to stay motivated about your health and fitness. We all want to go into hibernation – which includes snuggling up into a little ball and eating more food, especially junk. What is a better way to beat those […]
It’s that time of year again when congestion and coughs are floating around. The common cold or influenza are both caused by viral infections. They share similar symptoms with runny nose, sore throat, cough and sinus congestion, however the flu comes with more severe symptoms of muscle aches, fever and fatigue. None of us have […]
If you are having trouble with falling asleep or staying asleep maybe your sleep hygiene needs some TLC? No, this doesn’t mean that you need to clean yourself better before you go to bed. Sleep hygiene is the habits we create in the hours leading up to our sleep time. If we think back to […]
It is becoming well known that good sleep is a key part of good health. Have you noticed that what you eat and drink before going to bed effects how you sleep? There are many foods that provide antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits along with important vitamins and minerals that have been proven to improve production […]