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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

March 25 '24

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,

Seemingly Healthy Habits That Can Affect Your Hormones

February 26 '24

Seemingly Healthy Habits That Can Affect Your Hormones

Hormones are incredibly sensitive to our diet and lifestyle, and even behaviours pursued in the name of “health” could be more harmful than helpful. In this article, we will explore some trending “healthy habits” that can impact our hormones, the potential effects of this and what you can do instead to keep your hormones happy.

Can Greens Powders Balance Hormones?

February 19 '24

Can Greens Powders Balance Hormones?

This article will focus specifically on the ‘hormone balancing’ claims targeting women.

Can Food Impact Oestrogen Levels?

February 5 '24

Can Food Impact Oestrogen Levels?

This article delves into the relationship between nutrition and oestrogen levels, exploring how dietary choices can impact this.

3 Nutritious Considerations for 2024

January 29 '24

3 Nutritious Considerations for 2024

This article will take it back to basics and highlight 3 healthy, evidence-based nutritional considerations for 2024; with a focus on what you can add to your diet rather than a list of things to avoid or limit.

A Beginners Guide to Fuelling in the Gym

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A Beginners Guide to Fuelling in the Gym

If you want to make the most out of your sessions, fuelling yourself with the right nutrition is key and thankfully, we’ve got everything that you need to know to build strength, enhance performance, and optimise your recovery, right here in this article.

Extreme Diet vs. Sustainable Change

January 15 '24

Extreme Diet vs. Sustainable Change

Fad diets, why they don't work and nutrition choices you can make in 2024 that aren't extreme.

How to Live Your Fittest Life in 2024

January 8 '24

How to Live Your Fittest Life in 2024

Whether your fitness goals are big or small, how can you set yourself up to make 2024 your fittest year yet?

Michelle Carroll,

How to Manage Stress Through the Festive Period

December 18 '23

How to Manage Stress Through the Festive Period

If you find the festive period stressful, it may be comforting to know you’re not alone. Read on for some tips on how to manage this stress.

Dr Sula Windgassen,

Protecting Your Body Image Over the Holidays

December 11 '23

Protecting Your Body Image Over the Holidays

With changes in your diet, exercise and routine, how can you navigate “the most wonderful time of the year” whilst keeping your body image concerns at bay?