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Do Calories Count?

May 14 '23

Do Calories Count?

In this article, we're busting some of the common myths around calories.

Is RICE Still Advised?

May 9 '23

Is RICE Still Advised?

If you have experienced a soft tissue injury such as an ankle sprain or hamstring strain it is highly likely you were given advice to R.I.C.E (Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation). But is RICE still the most up-to-date advice?

Yasmin Palfrey,

How to Check In With Your Relationship With Food

May 7 '23

How to Check In With Your Relationship With Food

This article will discuss what a healthy relationship with food looks like as well as how you can check in with this so you know if and when you or a loved one will need to take action.

Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer

May 2 '23

Hormonal Contraception and Breast Cancer

There's been a fair amount of press about the progestogen-only contraceptive pill and breast cancer risk, but what does the evidence actually say? Read on to find out!

Dr Nirja Joshi,

How Healthy is Air Frying?

April 30 '23

How Healthy is Air Frying?

A lot of people have questions about the health impact of this method of cooking, so this article will answer the most common questions related to how healthy air frying is.

How to Stay Active When You Have an Injury

April 25 '23

How to Stay Active When You Have an Injury

For most injuries, the advice is to keep active during your recovery but without the right guidance this can be difficult, with many people over doing it and flaring up their injury or under doing it and finding it harder to get back to their pre-injury state. So, exactly how much rest is beneficial and when does too much rest become detrimental to your recovery?

Yasmin Palfrey,

Do You Need to Worry About Glucose Spikes?

April 23 '23

Do You Need to Worry About Glucose Spikes?

A lot of people are starting to worry about how glucose spikes might impact their health, as this has been a popular topic on social media. Let’s take an evidence-based look at this.

Hey Doc, Why Do I Always Need to Pee?

April 18 '23

Hey Doc, Why Do I Always Need to Pee?

In this article, we will talk about what is normal, a few of the common and important causes, and when to seek help.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

How Disordered Eating Impacts Bone Health

April 16 '23

How Disordered Eating Impacts Bone Health

Disordered eating behaviours are becoming more prevalent and are often masked as ‘health’ or ‘wellness’ trends. However, the reality is that these behaviours, while usually well-intended, are not always healthy and can have implications on both an individual’s physical and mental health as well as their relationship with food.

Do Cruciferous Vegetables Balance Hormones?

April 9 '23

Do Cruciferous Vegetables Balance Hormones?

It’s easy to fall down a number of rabbit holes when it comes to nutrition for hormonal health. One such nutritional claim is that cruciferous vegetables play an important role in ‘balancing hormones’. Let’s take a look at whether there’s any evidence to back this up.

Periods - How Heavy is Too Heavy?

April 2 '23

Periods - How Heavy is Too Heavy?

5% of women aged 30-49 consult their GP each year due to heavy uterine bleeding (1), and we can imagine the rates of women experiencing this symptom would be higher than what is reported as this subject is one we know women can find difficult to recognise or seek help for. It is important to investigate heavy bleeding as it can lead to consequences such as anaemia, needing to take time off work, fatigue or be a symptom of a condition such as thyroid disease. If you think your periods may be too heavy, read on, so that we can help you navigate this tricky symptom.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

Can Skipping Breakfast Impact Cognition?

March 20 '23

Can Skipping Breakfast Impact Cognition?

This article will break down a recent study by Ishizuka et al. (2022) that looked at whether breakfast skipping is linked with cognitive scores in a group of Japanese older adults (1).

7 Tips for Avoiding Injury When Marathon Training

March 13 '23

7 Tips for Avoiding Injury When Marathon Training

When you are training for a marathon the last thing you want is an injury disrupting your training but unfortunately, many runners will develop injuries as the training gets more challenging. Read on to find out how risk can be mitigated.

Yasmin Palfrey,

Hey Doc, What Are my Chances of Conceiving in my 30s

March 6 '23

Hey Doc, What Are my Chances of Conceiving in my 30s

the pressure to have children, especially for women, can sometimes be overwhelming and often I get asked, “what are my chances of conceiving in my late 30s?”? So let’s chat about it.

Dr Nirja Joshi,

Is the TikTok Internal Shower Legit?

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Is the TikTok Internal Shower Legit?

The 'Internal Shower' was a drink created by a ‘celebrity nutritionist’ and proponent of the alkaline and keto diets called Daryl Gioffre. It has since gained popularity for ‘boosting digestion’ on TikTok. But what does the evidence say? Read on to find out.

Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Premenopausal Women

February 27 '23

Common Nutrient Deficiencies in Premenopausal Women

A varied and balanced diet is important throughout the female lifecycle. Diet is important for energy levels, bone health, hormone and immune function, wound healing and replenishing nutrient levels lost through menstruation. When nutrients are not consumed in adequate amounts, or if they are poorly absorbed by the body, deficiencies can occur, resulting in nutrient malnutrition (1).

What is Low Energy Availability (LEA)?

February 24 '23

What is Low Energy Availability (LEA)?

The importance of nutrition for supporting sports performance is well understood. However, when we’re so focused on nutrition to support our performance and recovery, it’s easy to forget the importance of nutrition for basic human functions and general health too. Read on to find out what LEA is, how it's caused, and the impact it can have on our lives and health.

What is 'Period Poop'?

February 20 '23

What is 'Period Poop'?

Some people experience a worsening of their bowel symptoms around their period (1). This article aims to distinguish between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and ‘period poops’ as well as some of the nutritional and lifestyle considerations to help improve gut symptoms.