What You Need To Know About Detoxification
The concept of detoxing one’s body has been around for a long time, yet our population is becoming more and more toxic every year. We clean our homes, our wardrobes and our gardens, while the most important part of our lives will often continue to accumulate waste year after year. Our lives, mind and body, […]
Mental Health – Debunking the Myth
Mental Health? – “I don’t have mental health” When I tell people that I work as a psychologist, there is a customary eyebrow raise, a wide-eyed look, and usually one of two responses. The sarcastic “so can you read my mind right now?” or a curious “so what’s it like working with people who have […]
How Bee Pollen Strengthens Immunity
When you think of foods which strengthen your immune system, you may think of leafy green vegetables or daily vitamins. But, do you think of bee pollen? You should. Bee Pollen is a superfood which can have a tremendously positive impact on your immune system, stress levels and overall functioning. According to many studies, pollen […]
7 Signs Of An Unhealthy Gut
Increasing research in the medical community points to the gut as our system that has the ability to make or break our health. Countless studies over the past decade have linked gut health to the immune system, mental health, endocrine disorders, autoimmune conditions, skin conditions, and even cancer. When considering the significant job that the […]
Clean Eating
WHAT IS CLEAN EATING? Everyone is talking about clean eating these days and for important reasons. When you eat clean food consistently, you fill your body with the nourishment it needs to thrive. Here are a few benefits you get with clean eating. Safe fats that support a healthy heart, improve brain function and promote […]
Goals and Values
When it comes to improving our health, it can be important to set goals to succeed. Whether it’s reaching an ideal body-weight, fitting into a size of jeans, being able to run a certain number of kilometres or exercising a set number of times per week, goals act as the ideal marker. Goals outline how […]
A Healthy Gut for a Healthy Life
Did you know that your body contains more bacterial cells than it does actual human cells? The majority of these bacteria live within your gastrointestinal tract and are known as the gut microbiota. This bacterial ecosystem begins to form immediately at birth and will determine your resistance to disease, allergens, pathogens, food poisoning and the […]
Healthy Living for Winter Wellness
The arrival of the cooler weather promotes an invigorating and refreshing shift in our energy but can also present a greater challenge to our immune system and our commitment to keeping fit and healthy. Here are ten simple strategies to boost your mood, supercharge your immune system and keep you feeling focused and […]
Top 10 Tips to Detox at Home
Our 10 simple things you can do on a regular basis at home that can help support these organs to do their job. The process of detoxification is an activity that your body is designed to naturally perform on a routine basis. In fact your liver, lungs, colon, kidney and skin are the primary organs […]
Chocolate: Can something this good really be good for me?
At this time of year, it’s common to turn our attention to chocolate! So the question is – is chocolate really that good for me? Chocolate is sourced from the cacao bean and is rich in vitamins, minerals, protein, good fats and fibre. Research has shown it to contain over 300 naturally occurring nutritional and […]