Marvellous Magnesium

03/02/2024

Magnesium is vital to so many essential processes, including stress reduction, blood sugar control, sleep quality, brain function, hormone balance, cardiovascular function and immune response. Yet so many people are believed to be deficient in it, and suffering as a result. Find out more about dietary sources and the best forms of magnesium to supplement with.

Metabolism Matters!

27/03/2024

Metabolism, or your metabolic rate, really is a thing. This is covered in "It's not about the Number on the Scales" but here's a shorter article on it. What your body decides to do with the energy coming into it depends on a lot of factors, and some of them are looked at here. The main takeway is that if your metabolism is slowing, the worst thing you can do is create a large energy deficit.

Steady as She Goes (it's all about the blood sugar)

04/04/2024

Forget outdated models of calories in vs calories out. It's all about the blood sugar, and keeping it stable. Repeated blood sugar spikes and dips lead to some truly awful outcomes, but there's a lot you can do to improve your blood sugar control without having to cut out everything that's sweet and lovely. Read on to find out more.

It's not about the number on the scales......

31/12/2023

Weight loss is such a triggering issue for many, and the strategies that work for men can be counter-productive for women. Let's re-frame this to be less about aesthetics and more about strength. Our bodies are awesome and they don't deserve to be punished! But we can encourage them to use the nourishment we give them to provide oomph rather than ooph!

Supplements for the Deficient!

31/12/2023

Many women are low in vital nutrients. The best way to find out is to test. The next best strategy is to take supplements for the most likely deficiencies, and see what happens to your energy, mood, and aches! All the vitamins are essential (they are vital amines, after all), but some are more likely to be present in low levels, and cause particular problems to women. If you are wondering why you are permanently tired and you've lost your zing, it could be due to deficiencies.

Awesome Adaptogens

01/01/2024

Adaptogens could be all that stands between you and much better health. Their effects can be transformational. Certainly worth a try!