Iron deficiency in women Iron deficiency is one of the most common nutritional deficiencies in the world, particularly in women, this is due to menstruation and the loss of iron through menstrual blood. Iron deficiency is when there are insufficient iron stores to meet the body’s needs. The ‘normal’ range of ferritin (stored iron in […]
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The GIT (gastrointestinal tract) spanning from the mouth to the colon is one of the most important organs of the body. Here are a few reasons why; 80% of the immune system lies within the GIT, therefore an unhealthy GIT can have a huge impact on the immune system, how often one gets sick and […]
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Dietary interventions have traditionally been an under appreciated feature of skin therapy. However, recent research has discovered a significant link between diet and several skin conditions such as acne, aging, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis. Diet alone is not the only culprit for skin conditions, stress, genetics, autoimmune diseases, the sun and pregnancy can also contribute […]
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A females reproductive or menstrual cycle typically lasts anywhere between 24-36 days, for the purpose of this post I will assume a 28 day cycle. The female menstrual cycle can be divided into two different phases, the follicular phase which is the first half of the cycle up until ovulation and the second half which […]
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Eat a variety of whole fruits and vegetables – fruits and vegetables contain a large variety of essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre all of which strengthen and support the immune system. Garlic, ginger and turmeric are great herbs to add to your meals, not only do they make everything taste a whole lot better, […]
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On a recent trip to Italy for a friends wedding we visited Rome for the week, after a few days of exploring the historical city we decided to escape the busy streets and long lines for a day in the beautiful countryside. After reading hundreds of wonderful reviews we booked an olive farm tour with […]
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I am well aware that a lot of people, health professionals included, that I follow on social media do not agree with people sharing their version of “what I eat in a day” or “my day on a plate,” and I respect their decision. Nonetheless I am sharing mine, however, please bear in mind that […]
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