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Can Seed Cycling Actually Balance our Hormones?

July 21 '24

Can Seed Cycling Actually Balance our Hormones?

Seed cycling has been increasing in popularity over the past few years due to claims that it can improve hormone levels. In this article, we’ll be exploring what’s involved and whether there’s any evidence to back up seed cycling.

4 Reasons to See Your GP About Your Periods

July 7 '24

4 Reasons to See Your GP About Your Periods

From when each woman starts their period (known as the menarche), to when their periods stop (the menopause), it can be difficult to navigate what may be normal or what may need further medical attention. In this article, we'll be giving 4 top reasons to book an appointment with your GP.

Dr Hazel Wallace,

How to Build a Balanced Grocery List

June 30 '24

How to Build a Balanced Grocery List

In this article, we'll be exploring the key elements of a balanced diet and learn how to integrate them into your weekly grocery list.

Are Supplements Necessary?

June 23 '24

Are Supplements Necessary?

How do we know whether we need to take these, do they actually work, and more importantly — are they even safe? This article will delve into this topic to answer these questions.

Dr Hazel Wallace, Maeve Hanan,

How to Read a Nutrition Label

June 16 '24

How to Read a Nutrition Label

This article outlines how to read food labels in the UK, breaking down the different elements of a food label and what they mean.

Understanding Nutrients

June 2 '24

Understanding Nutrients

In this article we will delve into the different types of nutrients, their functions, which foods contain them and more.

5 Key Supplements for Hybrid Training

May 19 '24

5 Key Supplements for Hybrid Training

Let’s explore the 5 most popular sports supplements in the world of hybrid training. Our aim is to provide you with the evidence and information you need to make informed decisions about what supplements you may choose to use.

Nutrition Consideration’s for Hybrid Training

May 12 '24

Nutrition Consideration’s for Hybrid Training

Hybrid training is a relatively new style of training that includes a combination of resistance and endurance training, like running and weight lifting. Naturally, the fuel needs of a runner vary from that of someone who is solely strength training, so this article is going to break down everything you need to know to support your running and weight-lifting goals as a hybrid athlete.

Hybrid Training: What is it and How to do it Well?

May 5 '24

Hybrid Training: What is it and How to do it Well?

In this article we're going to explore what hybrid training actually is, its benefits, and how to make sure you're doing it properly to ensure you're reaping these benefits.

David Birtwistle,

What is Stress and What Does it do to the Body?

April 28 '24

What is Stress and What Does it do to the Body?

You may have a good idea of what stress is based on your life experiences. As a health psychologist, seeing the impacts of stress on psychological and physiological health and wellbeing, I’ve identified that there are some common misunderstandings about stress.

Dr Sula Windgassen,

How Stress Impacts Your Food Choices

April 7 '24

How Stress Impacts Your Food Choices

One area where stress can significantly influence our lives is in our food choices. From appetite loss to stress eating, the relationship between stress and food is complex and multifaceted. This article will explore how stress affects our food choices and provide tips for managing stress-related eating.

How to Speak to Your GP About Stress

March 31 '24

How to Speak to Your GP About Stress

One question we often get asked is when does stress become a problem and at what point should you speak to your doctor? April is stress awareness month, and we wanted to shed some light on this important topic.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

Nutrition After Pregnancy

March 29 '24

Nutrition After Pregnancy

The body goes through a lot throughout pregnancy and giving birth, so it is important for mothers to take care of themselves after their baby is born, which includes aiming to consume a nutritious diet. This article will cover key nutritional considerations during this momentous life stage.

Nutrition During Pregnancy

March 27 '24

Nutrition During Pregnancy

Unfortunately, there are a lot of myths and misconceptions surrounding this important topic. So this article will explore the evidence-based role of nutrition in pregnancy.

Nutrition Before Pregnancy

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Nutrition Before Pregnancy

This article will delve into the importance of nutrition for women who are hoping to get pregnant in the near future (of course prenatal nutrition is also important for men, but that topic deserves its own full article).

Nutrition During the Menopause

March 11 '24

Nutrition During the Menopause

During the menopause, nutrition plays a pivotal role in managing symptoms and supporting overall health and well-being. This article will address important nutritional considerations during menopause.

5 Myths About Endometriosis

March 11 '24

5 Myths About Endometriosis

Endometriosis is a condition where cells similar to the ones in the lining of the womb, most commonly within the pelvis but can also affect other parts of the body (1). These cells respond to hormone fluctuations across the menstrual cycle, which can cause pain and inflammation in the surrounding tissue (2). In this article, we're breaking down what it is, it's symptoms, how if affects fertility, and the dietary patterns which can help manage it.

Dr Hazel Wallace,

Carbohydrates and PCOS

March 4 '24

Carbohydrates and PCOS

In this article, we're going to explore the relationship between carbohydrates and PCOS and what role they can play in helping to manage the symptoms.

Dr Hazel Wallace,