High cortisol gets all the limelight because of its reputation as a stress hormone. But when our cortisol levels fall too low or when they are low at the wrong times of day (i.e. in the morning when we need it to wake up) then it can be just as debilitating. Low cortisol causes us … Continue reading Low cortisol causes, lifestyle and supplements
Category: Womens’ health and hormones
Lower levels of cortisol through nutrition and yoga
Today's post is a summary of my recent social media posts on how to lower levels of cortisol through nutrition and yoga. In my nutrition and wellness coaching practice, I help women who are struggling with hormonal imbalances expressing as missing periods, unexplained infertility, PCOS, PMS or hypothyroid symptoms. These are all caused by levels … Continue reading Lower levels of cortisol through nutrition and yoga
New Year Women’s Wellness challenge!
It's that time of year again... the deep winter when we take stock of the year that has passed and start envisioning what we want to create in the year ahead. Last January, I decided to run a Real Health January series where I posted a new blog every day sharing health tips and busting … Continue reading New Year Women’s Wellness challenge!
Third Christmas of complete food freedom!
This Christmas is my third of complete food freedom and I am feeling fantastic! I wanted to share this post today as I know many of my readers are currently in the process of letting go of dieting and finding true health. Where ever you are in the stage change process, this is for you. … Continue reading Third Christmas of complete food freedom!
HA recovery meal plan (my secret project!)
It's been a bit quieter around here for a while, and for a very good reason! For a long time I have wanted to create a tool to support women with Hypothalamic Amenorrhea (HA for short) who are trying to recover their missing period. I know that learning a completely new way of eating was … Continue reading HA recovery meal plan (my secret project!)
Hormonal imbalance symptoms in women
As a Nutritionist and Women's Wellness Coach, I often work with women who want to balance their hormones. Hormone imbalances are actually very common and there are actually over 50 hormones at work in your body! But what are the hormonal imbalance symptoms in women that you should look out for? 10 hormonal imbalance symptoms … Continue reading Hormonal imbalance symptoms in women
Comparing your body to others on social media
Self-comparison is a natural human instinct. We are social creatures and self-comparison is one of the ways in which we form our identity within society. Your psyche has built in mechanisms to compare yourself with others in your community. You then use this comparison to make a judgement as to whether they are above or … Continue reading Comparing your body to others on social media
Weight gain in HA recovery, my tips
Hello everyone! Today I want to share my experience with dealing with weight gain in HA recovery. HA stands for Hypothalamic Amenorrhea and is when your periods stop because of under-eating or over-exercising. I am sharing this because I know a big proportion of my audience have found my page because you are trying to … Continue reading Weight gain in HA recovery, my tips
Causes for infertility and natural fertility treatments
What is infertility? What are the causes for infertility in both males and females? And what are the options for natural treatment of infertility? These are all questions I answer in this article so stay tuned! I often support women who are looking to improve their health and lifestyle in preparation to start a family. … Continue reading Causes for infertility and natural fertility treatments
What is the perfect diet for humans?
The world of nutrition and diets can be a confusing place. There are so many different diets that claim to be the perfect diet for humans and the optimal way to eat. I remember once reading a quote, "If you are not confused about nutrition then you haven't studied it enough" and I find this … Continue reading What is the perfect diet for humans?