Have you been trying unsuccessfully to have a baby for some time? It might be a good idea, along with other standard preconception tests, to have a comprehensive thyroid test done to check and ensure that it is functioning at its best. Good thyroid function is necessary for both male and female fertility, the…
Using food as medicine is inexpensive, convenient and can create healthy habits. Why not consider sprouting or juicing for the benefit of your immune system this winter. Sprouting Sprouts can be purchased already sprouted, or the seeds can be purchased (health food shops, online) and sprouted yourself at home. It only takes a few days,…
One of the quickest and most effective ways of getting both the male and female ready for conception is to cleanse the mind and body through detoxification. Increasing levels of toxins in the environment and therefore what we are exposed to can lead to complications such as hormone imbalance, poor liver function, decreased circulation, inflammation,…
So we are heading into the festive season. And sometimes it can be the season of over eating and over drinking and feeling bloated, sore and nauseous. However food should be a positive and enjoyable aspect of life, and during the festive season you need to consider that food is more than the nutrients it…
Whether you’re a “health nerd” like me or not, you may have noticed how much attention gut health and the all-important “microbiome” has been getting in the last couple of years. In every news feed you can be assured that there will be some mention of gut health if you follow health in general. As…
You may have experienced many of your life’s “before kids” goals. These could include career, marriage or life partner, car, house…. Each of us has a unique “before kids” list. And once you are at the point of completing that list, what’s the next step? It’s time to settle down and start a family. So…
Want to have clear, glowing and supple skin at any age? You only have to open a women’s magazine or turn the TV to see that the beauty industry is alive and well. Providing a constant stream of new products for us to try that promise to deliver desired results. It is easy to fall…
Emma loves cooking up a storm in her kitchen. Here are some of her favorite recipes that don’t contain any processed sugar. Enjoy! Grain free crunchy muesli 1 cup chopped macadamia nuts ½ cup chopped pecans 1 cup coconut chips ½ cup dried blueberries ½ cup pumpkin seeds ½ cup sunflower seeds 1 cup chopped…