by Paula | Nutrition, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
We are living in unprecedented times, that stress can suppress our Immune System. The coronavirus known as COVID-19 is in the news and the entire world is under lockdown for a pandemic, the likes of which has never been seen before. People are being encouraged to stay...
by Paula | Gut health, Nutrition, Self Care, Wellbeing
WHAT ROLE DOES THE MICROBIOME HAVE IN THE BODY? The microbiome refers to the bacteria that live in synergy with us in our digestive system. We have 50-60 trillion cells in the body, we have 10 times that of bacteria. In fact, if we were to count up all the cells in...
by Paula | Gut health, Nutrition, Self Care, Wellbeing
The Immune system is operating for us 24/7. It is a complex system made up of proteins and cells that defend the body against infections. But how do you boost your immune system? We all have three types of immunity; innate, passive and adaptive. Innate immunity...
by Paula | Gut health, Menopause, Microbiome, Nutrition, Wellbeing
Whenever you eat, you are either promoting health or feeding disease. It’s a powerful thought, isn’t it? Do you experience constant bloating, brain fog, or low energy? These could all be linked to your gut health. Hippocrates famously said, “All disease begins...
by Paula | Advice, Food, Nutrition
Well, its February and Xmas seems a long and distant memory. We still want to lose the weight and have that model like body. Except we didn’t start out with one, so it’s going to take a lot more work to get there!! Gym memberships go up in January but people have...
by Paula | Advice, Food, Nutrition, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Why is it that when we are stressed, we always look to those sweet dessert-like foods to bring us comfort? Why do we lose our healthy habits when we feel stressed? “Well, they do say stressed spelt backwards, is desserts!” OUR BIOLOGY...
