What is stress? By definition, stress can be physical or emotional and may have some environmental components too. It is characterised by a feeling of being overwhelmed by a situation that's hard to manage - also referred to as the 'allostatic...
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Firstly, you may be asking what is a microbiome? Let us start by removing the jargon. Simply put, our gut microbiome refers to all the bacteria and microorganisms that exist within our small and large intestines. We have microbiomes (collections of...
As autumn comes to an end and the long winter months stretch ahead of us, for many, seasonal affective disorder (SAD) can have a significant impact on their day-to-day life. Known as ‘seasonal depression’ or the ‘winter blues’, those who...
We’re all familiar with the phrases 'gut feeling', or 'going with your gut', and many of us know well the feeling of losing all appetite when we’re feeling sad, or getting an upset stomach when we’re anxious about an upcoming...
Your nutrition can play a key role in the onset, severity, and duration of feeling depressed. It can also affect daily mood swings and the balance of your neurotransmitters. Are you feeling tired all the time? Vitamin B12 deficiency could be the...
It may not seem obvious that your digestive health is linked to your mental health, but many scientists are now calling your gut the 'second brain', and here's why. Scientific research is showing that our gut microbiome communicate with our brain...
The connection between the food that we eat and the development of heart disease, obesity and diabetes is obvious to most people. The connection between the food we eat, lifestyle choices and the development or worsening of anxiety is less...
It’s common that when it comes to setting goals and new year’s resolutions, we’re often extremely hard on ourselves and far more critical than we would be of others in the same situation.
This year, we’re going to do something different. It’s...
As recent research has shown, there’s significant evidence to demonstrate a link between good gut health and a healthy, happy mind. Essentially, what we are feeding our bodies not only contributes to our physical health and appearance but it also...
Nutrition is the cornerstone to good mental health. In today's hectic environment there are many factors that can impact on our nutrient levels. From ongoing or acute stress, lack of sleep or a lack of sunshine exposure can compromise our nutrient...
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