What are the signs and symptoms of poor gut health? Do you experience digestive issues, constipation, irregular bowel movements, bloating and gas? How about skin problems, joint pain or even lack of mental clarity? All are signs & symptoms of disruption in the digestive system. Disease is said to begin and end in the gut. […]
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Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus What is it and how can we work with you What is Type 1 Diabetes? Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus (T1DM) is a chronic condition that affects insulin production in the body. Insulin is used in the body to help regulate blood sugar levels. Without insulin the body cannot metabolise glucose which
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Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus What is it and how can you manage it What is type 2 Diabetes? Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus is commonly referred to as T2DM and is a chronic metabolic condition characterised by elevated blood glucose concentration. This occurs as a result of the body’s cells not responding effectively to insulin that
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The 4-R’s of Nutrition for Exercise Recovery When considering recovery post-exercise, a four-part framework has been developed to guide nutrition and lifestyle practices to optimise the process. The 4 R’s Framework is made up of Rehydration, Refuel, Repair and Rest. Rehydration During exercise, anywhere from 0.3 to 2.4 litres of sweat can be lost per
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Food Psychology: The three drivers of eating Do you sit down to watch a movie and wonder why you just can’t seem to stop eating? There may be a very good reason why. In nutrition psychology, there are three potential drivers for the food choices that we make. These are: 1. Palatability: eating to satisfy
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Different nutrition strategies and how to decide what is the best approach for you. Within nutrition coaching, we have a number of strategies we can use to achieve weight-centred or performance related goals. How appropriate these strategies are and how effective they will be is highly specific to each individual is determined based on each
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What can I do to help?: Recommendations from a Cancer Survivor You may have a family member or friend who is currently receiving treatment after being diagnosed with breast cancer and it can be hard to know what to do to help. These are some things that can help them and their family during a difficult
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Different nutrition strategies and how to decide what is the best approach for you. Within nutrition coaching, we have a number of strategies we can use to achieve weight-centric or performance related goals. How appropriate these strategies are and how effective they will be is highly specific to each individual is determined based on each
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Women’s Health Week Menopause It’s women’s health week and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to shed some light on some of the different conditions and changes that affect women throughout their lives. Today, that topic is menopause. Menopause is the period of time when it has been a year since a woman experiences
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Women’s Health Week Endometriosis It’s women’s health week and we thought it was the perfect opportunity to shed some light on some of the different conditions and changes that affect women throughout their lives. Today, that topic is Endometriosis. Endo is a condition that affects 1 in 10 women, where tissue similar to the lining
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Can you drink too much water? Some of the most common health advice is to stay hydrated – and for the most part, this is excellent advice. Staying hydrated is important for regulating blood pressure, plays a role in food digestion and regulating fluid/electrolyte balance during exercise and training. But is it possible to drink
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