You may have heard plenty about the gut-brain connection and how stress can show up as a bundle of nervous energy in your digestive tract. But have you ever wondered why the effects of stress can be so varied and…strange? You can thank your vagus nerve! A...
Let’s talk openly about vaginas – no need to be embarrassed! If you are experiencing burning, rashes, itching, soreness, strange-smelling discharge or regular urine infections, then your vagina may need some TLC. In this blog, I’ll explain some facts about one of the...
We all know that dark leafy greens are good for us, the problem is finding ways to get them in. Some of us are not ‘bitter tasters’ (did you know your genes can determine this?) and find steamed kale a grind to get down. Enter the kale crisp. A moreish snack that...
Hot flushes, brain fog, weight gain and profuse sweating – we’ve all heard how women can find these intensely uncomfortable and embarrassing during perimenopause. But has bloating, heartburn or constipation come as an unwelcome surprise for you too? The taboo...
With the rise in popularity of vegan diets, plant foods are hitting the headlines right now. And rightly so. Even if you consume meat, fish or eggs, plants should still make up the majority of your diet. Many foods have the ability to heal your gut. You simply...
Let me start with saying that not all chocolate is created equal. There is a world of difference nutritionally, environmentally & ethically, so it is high time I wrote a guide to choosing chocolate that will enhance not only your health but have a positive impact...
