Stress, you hear about it all the time, you’re told to reduce it, but what is it?? Stress is an acute response by the body when faced with a threat – be it physical, emotional, chemical, or spiritual. The body responds by activating what is called the sympathetic nervous system. This response prepares you to […]

Bitter foods, often overlooked in favour of sweeter or savoury options, are gaining attention for their potential role in appetite regulation. This sharp-tasting flavour can play a surprising part in promoting healthy eating habits and supporting weight management. Here is how, why you can achieve better weight control by incorporating them into your diet.   […]

I have to say, after years of female coaching, the term ‘hormone imbalance’ is likely used the most. Hormones are blamed for almost all female symptoms – not by professionals, but by women themselves. In this article, I’ll break down the truth about hormones for you, and provide some solutions to hormone imbalance.  What are ‘Hormones’? […]

In today’s health-conscious world, many people are becoming more aware of the importance of consuming fresh, pesticide-free produce. However, not everyone can afford to buy all organic, so in this article we are focussing the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG) lists, “The Dirty Dozen” and “The Clean 15,” so you can eat organic on a budget. […]

‘Holistic health’ is quite the buzz word these days, but what does it mean? As someone who offers holistic health coaching, I’ll share the concept from my eyes, as I see it. ‘Holistic’ when referring to medicine describes the treatment of the whole person, taking into account mental and social factors, rather than just the […]

Strength training isn’t just about building a bikini body. When I began lifting weights, I was focussed only on physical goals, but it wasn’t long after starting that I realised how diverse the benefits really are! Curves, improved body composition and muscle tone are all amazing ‘side effects’ but what about how your confidence improves […]

A healthy breakfast is the most important meal of the day – but why? Here are some benefits of starting the day with a healthy breakfast; These benefits come from not just any breakfast, but a healthy breakfast. Here is how to create one for yourself; What to include in a healthy breakfast; First of […]

Whilst there is a place for all fitness activities, weight training (or resistance/strength training) has the most benefit when compared to others in the long term. Let’s look at other modalities and their benefits, and limitations;  Then we have weight training – a controlled, measured, practical indoor activity with no limitations, outside of those you […]

Changing your body composition is difficult and multifaceted, but with the right tools, it’s much easier. So if you’re pursing your dream body, check out this post as you may be missing a crucial piece of the puzzle.  In order to achieve the dream body, we need to track food, follow a training program, and […]

Food insecurity, whether due to economic, physical, social, or political forces, is a powerful psychosocial stressor linked to virtually every mental health and neurodegenerative condition in the book. Thus food security has a positive impact on mental wellbeing. In this article I’ll touch on some of the stressors my clients and I have experienced lately […]

Your sympathetic nervous system is the official term for that branch of your nervous system that drives the stress-response. You know that feeling; your heart races, your legs fill up with blood, your attention narrows, and you panic. That’s your sympathetic nervous system kicking in, and there isn’t much you can do to control it […]

If you’re overwhelmed with your healthy lifestyle change, know that the internet can make it seem really complicated. Here is healthy meal planning made easy – tips for success on your path to wellbeing. I am assuming in this post you are putting some time into planning food in a measured way, but if you’re […]