It’s empowering to know that small changes to our daily routine – literally switching to safer- can add up to have a significant impact on our body’s chemical burden. I have pulled together my top eight tips on helping you do just that – please read on to switch to safer!
Read MoreIn today’s hectic, fast-paced world, it can sometimes be difficult to keep yourself calm and collected in the face of stress. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do to help your body naturally stay calm. Here at awaken your health, we offer nutritionist services to our clients, helping you to make healthy choices to enable your body to perform at its optimal level. That includes reducing stress. Often people gloss over the link between stomach and brain, but here’s a glimpse into how you can prime your diet for greater mental health.
Read MoreSpring has sprung – time to take advantage of the longer days and the sunshine, to develop some positive, supportive habits. We’ve pulled together here four Sunday habits to spring clean your health and ensure a productive week ahead.
Read MoreWhat is the microbiome?
How does our microbiome impact our health?
How can we best keep it nourished?
Read MoreMicrobiome is a word more and more people are becoming familiar with and in case you haven’t heard it before, it is the collective colonies of bacteria living in our digestive tracts. Good bacteria guard the integrity of the delicate mucous membranes and not so good bacteria can wreak all kinds of havoc.
Read MoreWhen embarking on a new health journey we can often develop the mentality that we have to do it ‘perfectly’ or else we fail. As a Naturopath, and working clinically as a Naturopathic practitioner, it is clear that the more closely guidelines are followed – the better the outcomes.
Read MoreWinter is the peak cold and flu period and prevention is the most important strategy for our littlies.
Read MoreChristmas is a time to be with your loved ones, play backyard cricket, eat (too much) good food & laugh. No matter how much you tell yourself you won’t overeat – many of us will find ourselves lining up for second or third servings or collapsing on the couch with full bellies. To avoid indigestion or that overwhelming sense of fullness this festive season, I have put together my top tips so you can have your cake and eat it too!
Read MoreWe are well and truly into the festive season for 2015. With work parties, Christmas treats, social occasions filling up our calendars – it can be a stressful month for those suffering from food allergies and intolerances. More thought and planning ahead is required for this time of year, but don’t let it stop you from making the most of the festive season and having fun. We have shared our top tips to enjoy this joyful season with minimal stress.
Read MoreThis sauce can be drizzled over ice cream, Christmas cake, pancakes, stewed fruit, caramelised bananas … or whatever you desire!
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