Supporting the Stress Response for Restful Sleep
Joanna Clarke – (BNat, Dip Nut, Dip Med Herb) Practitioner Consultant – Auckland Central, South and East The stress response is an intricate and innate feedback mechanism vital for survival in times of emergencies. It is best when activated sparingly so that the body can quickly return to a state of balance. However, when the […]
The Science Behind the Dad Bod
30 October, 2023 Dr Hilary Miller If you have heard the term “dad bod”, it probably triggered a distinct mental image. Body composition changes that smooth out muscular definition (increased body fat and decreased muscle mass) occur with ageing but may feel sudden or rapid after becoming a parent. This is familiar to men and women […]
The Hormonal Dance – Navigating the body–mind connection
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? The human body is a remarkable orchestra of interconnected systems and at the heart of this symphony are hormones. Hormones are the body’s chemical messengers and once released […]
Circadian Rhythm and Human Health
To better understand human behavior and health it’s necessary to acknowledge the importance of biological rhythms in health assessments. Chronobiology (the study of rhythmic influences on biological systems) is an integral part of human health, though it is rarely discussed in mainstream allopathic medicine. Three external environmental factors have an impact on the human body—intensity […]
How to Boost Testosterone Levels Naturally
Written by Laura Lewis 20 October 2022 With respect to the gender spectrum, we try avoid using terms like “men” and “women” in an exclusive, binary manner. We will, however, in this article be using biological terms “male(s)” and “female(s)” as they relate to physiology assigned at birth. With that said, this article is written […]
4 Powerful Joint Care Supplements
Laura Lewis, MS Published June 15, 2022 Chronic joint pain can affect knees, hands, elbows, shoulders, and hips. Anywhere where bones meet with cartilage in between can be a hotspot for inflammation, swelling, reduced mobility, and pain. Osteoarthritis is the most common joint disease, affecting over 400 million people worldwide; 32 million in the […]
How Can I Get More Energy With Nutrition?
Laura Lewis, MS Published May 23, 2022 Just like you can’t drive a car without fuel, your body needs fuel to function. Instead of gasoline, however, what gives us energy is certain nutrients from the diet. Nutrients can give us energy either as a substrate converted to ATP in our cells or by otherwise […]
Metabolism Facts and Fiction
Laura Lewis, MS Published May 18, 2022 5 Common Myths About Metabolism, and the Truth Behind Them “Boost your metabolism with this [food/supplement/diet] and burn fat faster!” The draw of an easier path to losing weight is tempting when, deep down, we know the truth: weight loss usually takes time, persistence, and deprivation of […]
Intermittent Fasting Do’s and Don’ts for Balanced Blood Glucose
Laura Lewis, MS Published March 23, 2022 To “fast” is to go without food for a period of time. In a time where many countries are facing obesity epidemics, the problem may not be as simple as eating too much. Maybe we also eat too often. Humans have been fasting for as long as […]
Finding Balance: Blood Sugar and Mood
Laura Lewis, MS Published March 23, 2022 Not all mood swings are related to blood sugar fluctuations, but most blood sugar fluctuations will have an effect on your mood. So, whether you have a mood disorder or just a shifting, negative mood, it may be worth considering your nutrition and eating habits. Glucose imbalance […]
Preconception Nutrition for Women and Men
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? It’s not uncommon to consider the importance of your diet once you or your partner is pregnant, but what about before? Optimizing the health of both partners, along […]
3 Ingredients to Support Cardiovascular Health
People take supplements to improve or optimize their health. So what happens when you look at the label, and the ingredient list is filled with unrecognizable additives? Advice for heart health can be overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. While cardiovascular wellness is dependent on so many different factors, making healthy adjustments to modifiable […]
