Holiday season has landed. Long, short or staycation, booking that trip is a good excuse for updating your holiday essentials. As well as the new swimmers, day to night-time attire and fancy-pansy sunnies, be sure to invest in a naturopathic travellers kit. I promise it won’t hog space in your suitcase. Holiday-prep Mosquitoes. There’s […]
As we move into Winter, now’s the time to up your self-care for a better immune system. Consider it your superpower. Whilst we’re all genetically and immunologically different, some of us more resilient to infections than others, when you apply self-care, the benefits are universal. Vital Nutrients Start with your plate by covering 50% with […]
Kindness is contagious. A 2010 study conducted by Harvard University found that being kind had a ripple effect. If you’re kind to someone, it makes both you and the recipient feel good. Feeling uplifted or grateful creates positive change, and whether consciously or not, encourages you to be kind to someone else, creating kindness at […]
This warming soup delivers a bounty of vitamin A thanks to the beta carotene found in the squash and carrot. Vitamin A is a key player in a healthy immune response, coupled with the anti-inflammatory and antiviral properties of the onion, garlic and ginger, this soup makes a perfect addition to your winter wellness. […]
Beta glucans are a type of fiber found in the cells of specific yeasts, algae, fungi and bacteria. Certain cereals including oats and barley also contain beta glucans. Whilst beta glucan found in bacteria, fungi and cereals have roles in digestive and heart health, the structure of beta glucans found in the cell wall of yeast […]
One of the first things to understand about vitamin D is that its not actually a vitamin. It has the chemical structure of a steroid hormone, similar in structure to our sex and adrenal hormones, and is made from cholesterol. The majority is created from our skins unprotected exposure to sunlight. It hangs out near […]
Fasting is on trend. Juice; water; 5:2; soup; 8:16; bone broth; smoothie, or fusions of the aforementioned, are being sold as a way to fulfil a variety of health goals. But is there any real benefit to fasting, or are we currently experiencing the latest health wave, where fasting is more fad than favourable? […]
One of the best things about being a naturopath is that you never stop learning. Whether through continuing professional development or thanks to the cases I see in clinic (I owe a lot to the clients who have placed their trust in me). And whilst its frequently a case of the more you know the […]
The gut might not be a glamorous organ but I’m sure most would agree it’s fast becoming the poster boy for health. The last ten years has seen a seismic shift in our understanding of this complex ecosystem, there’s still much discover, but what we now know is that in terms of overall health all […]
In traditional medicine Spring is all the about the LIVER so it’s the perfect season to give your liver some LOVE. A simple way to do this is through juicing. Beetroot is one of my absolute favourite juices and is one I include in client programmes whilst working at www.amchara.com. Although I admit clients sometimes […]
