Obviously, the best way to avoid a nasty hangover is simply not to drink too much in the first place. However, this little piece of advice isn’t much good the morning after one of those nights when we’ve let ourselves become carried away by what seemed an excellent idea at the time. Most of us […]
Obviously, the best way to avoid a nasty hangover is simply not to drink too much in the first place. However, this little piece of advice isn’t much good the morning after one of those nights when we’ve let ourselves become carried away by what seemed an excellent idea at the time. Most of us […]
Coffee has been getting a lot of positive press lately – almost to the point of being touted as a health food. Take Michael Mosley’s article – “coffee v smoothies: which is better for you”. The coffee habit Back when I was studying Nutrition the coffee habit was sometimes spoken about as if an addiction […]
With everyone from personal trainers to health coaches dishing out nutritional advice, could you be leaving your health in the hands of an under qualified “professional” rather than a properly qualified nutrition expert? As a licensed nutritionist with a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nutritional Health, I’m often asked about the various “nutrition gurus” that […]
Do you find at the end of a stressful day the first thing that you want to do is reach for a cold beer or pop open that bottle of wine to unwind? Do you find that the first thing that you get handed at every work function, family gathering, or festive celebration is an […]
If you’re looking to lose weight, make sure you get enough sleep. Sleeping badly not only raises stress levels, but it makes us feel hungry and promotes weight gain. The latest research confirms what many of us have known all along – a poor night’s sleep seems to result in a case of the uncontrollable […]
You know it helps with jet lag. Maybe you’ve even used it once or twice. But did you know about its other important benefits? Melatonin is a powerful natural hormone produced mainly by the pineal gland below the brain about an hour after you fall asleep in a fully darkened room. It helps you sleep […]
Many of us are living in a constant state of stress, which keeps us marinating in destructive hormones around the clock. Understanding how stress works can help you figure out ways to combat it and reduce its negative impacts on your health. Stages of Stress Our body reacts to stress in 3 stages – known […]