Whether you have had the influenza vaccine or not, you still need to actively avoid contracting the flu and many other common cold viruses. With a less than 50% success rate, the influenza vaccine is really just a little bit of insurance to help you avoid contracting influenza a or b. It does not, however, […]
Have you heard of the Vagus Nerve? For such an important nerve, it is only starting to receive the acknowledgement it deserves. An overview of the Vagus Nerve: 10th cranial nerve and longest nerve in the body. Connects the brain stem to many organs of the body, including heart, lungs, stomach, large intestine, small intestine, […]
You have most likely heard of the Gut brain Axis, referring to the bidirectional communication between the central nervous system (brain) and the enteric nervous system (gut), linking emotional and cognitive centres of the brain with peripheral intestinal function. But do you know much about the Vagus nerve that’s responsible for connecting them? To book […]
Endometriosis is a complex and challenging condition with still many unknowns when it comes to cause and the best treatments. Dealing with the symptoms can be frustrating and distressing and deciding on treatment can be confusing and overwhelming for many women. Just as each woman is different, each approach to endometriosis is different depending on […]
Did you know that peak bone mass, or bone density, is reached at around the age of 30? This peak bone mass is built through nutritional support (through diet and or supplementation) and weight bearing exercise from an early age. The more a child moves and participates in exercise, the more likely it is that […]
It was once accepted that the egg health you have today is the best it will ever be. Research now indicates that, like the rest of your body, you can improve the health of your eggs too. If you are having trouble conceiving you need to assess your entire body, not just your reproductive organs. […]
Inflammation is part of the human body’s natural healing response. In acute situations, such as bone or muscle injury, inflammation is useful and the first stage of the healing process. Chronic inflammation exists when the body is inappropriately stimulated to produce inflammation in order to heal. This stimulation can be initiated through poor diet, high stress […]
You are what you eat, reduce chronic inflammation through diet: Chronic inflammation is the catalyst for many disease states. For more information on symptoms of chronic inflammation read here. By reducing chronic inflammation you are giving your body the best chance to heal and regain health. Some conditions may never heal entirely, however reducing chronic inflammation […]
Acute inflammation is the body’s natural healing response. In acute situations such as injury, inflammation is useful to begin the healing process. However, chronic, long term inflammation is the catalyst for almost all disease states within the body. Chronic inflammation exists when the body is inappropriately stimulated to produce inflammation in order to heal. This […]
Considering around half the population has them, it is surprising how many people are actually in the dark as to what a normal period should be. Your period and menstrual cycle are a window into your health. Instead of thinking of your period as a burden, think of it as a fabulous educational tool that […]