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
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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
Prioritise deep rest and sleep
Over the last couple of days, we have covered two foundational topics for your wellbeing, that is eating nourishing food and moving your body. Today we are talking about the third very important factor which completes the trio: getting enough rest and good quality sleep. We all know that a good nights' sleep can do … Continue reading Prioritise deep rest and sleep
Is your metabolism low? Test at home to see!
Is your metabolism low? Maybe you are one of the many people that say that they have a low metabolism. But how can you know for sure? One way is to see if you exhibit some of the signs of a low metabolism. This includes having chronic low energy and feeling cold, particularly in your … Continue reading Is your metabolism low? Test at home to see!
Bedtime snack ideas for better sleep
In my recent post top tips for better sleep, I mentioned that low blood sugar during the night can cause sleep disturbances, in particular waking up in the early hours of the morning and not being able to get back to sleep. This is because when blood glucose drops and liver glucose stores have been … Continue reading Bedtime snack ideas for better sleep
Top tips to improve your sleep
Sleep is one of the major players when it comes to transforming your health. Not only can a better nights' sleep help you to feel more energised and happier but it also has a knock on effect on your other decisions throughout the day. Ever experienced that feeling of being constantly hungry after a night … Continue reading Top tips to improve your sleep
How to get a good nights’ sleep: A new perspective
Insomnia.. where do I start?! It's crazy that something as natural as sleep seems to be slowly getting more and more difficult for us humans. Insomnia rates in the UK were already high at 1 in 6 but, according to the Guardian, since the start of the COVID19 pandemic this has increased to 1 in … Continue reading How to get a good nights’ sleep: A new perspective
Adrenal fatigue and burn out, the epidemic
Long before COVID19, there was already another epidemic silently over-taking the world. Adrenal fatigue aka burn out or the "21st century stress syndrome" is a condition which probably affects millions of people but often goes undiagnosed or untreated because it is just seen as normal in our busy society. Have you ever felt totally exhausted, … Continue reading Adrenal fatigue and burn out, the epidemic
Signs of a low metabolism and potential causes
People always talk about metabolism but what does it actually mean?! Your metabolism is the sum of all of the processes which go on inside your body. Everything it does to keep you alive and functioning as a human. This includes digesting the food you eat into macro and micro-nutrients as well as using these … Continue reading Signs of a low metabolism and potential causes
Benefits of yoga for health and starting a home yoga practice
The benefits of yoga for health are endless! Of course, as a yoga teacher I am pretty biased but I honestly think that starting a yoga practice is one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental health. In this article I want to share the top benefits of yoga for … Continue reading Benefits of yoga for health and starting a home yoga practice