Stop fighting your habits, start optimising them! There is a cup of coffee that means more to me than caffeine. When my husband is home, he makes it. It is his love language, the quiet ritual of preparation, the intention behind it. And receiving it is mine. That first cup is not just a drink, […]
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Menopause as a sacred transition NOT a medical problem Menopause is not a medical event. It’s a physiological evolution, a natural transition your body was born to navigate. Yet somewhere along the way, society decided this sacred shift should be pathologised, medicated, and feared. It’s time to rewrite that story not only for women, but
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How Perimenopause, Kidney function, and Emotional health impact Urinary Tract Infections after 40 Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs) in women over 40 are often blamed on bacteria or kidney health. But what if there’s more to the story? Hormonal shifts during perimenopause can quietly alter the urinary tract environment. When combined with emotional stress and
RECURRENT UTIs after 40: is it KIDNEYS, PERIMENOPAUSE or emotional BOUNDARIES? Read More »
Dreading Hay Fever Season? It Could Be Histamine Overload Making Your Symptoms Worse The Spring Equinox has just passed, and nature is in motion. Days are getting longer, blossoms are peeking through, and pollen is already starting to make its way into the air. And while the world prepares to bloom, many of us brace
From Hormones to Methylation: What your Thyroid needs to thrive Why is THYROID suddenly so popular? Are people more AWARE of their bodies and the way they should FUNCTION, or do we live in such a HARMFUL environment that it’s just inevitable for us to notice something is wrong? Or is it because I see
Tired, Foggy, or Stuck? It Could Be Your Thyroid Talking! Read More »
🌍 World Kidney Day special: Supporting your kidneys with Omega-3s 🌿 This year marks the 20th anniversary of World Kidney Day, and as a lifelong kidney patient, I want to share an often-overlooked yet powerful tool for supporting kidney function – Omega-3 fatty acids. I was diagnosed with chronic autoimmune kidney disease at the tender
Holistic comparison of Cholesterol and Omega-3 Index as CVD Risk markers When we think of heart health, “Cholesterol” is usually the first word that comes to mind but is it really the best marker for cardiovascular risk? Emerging research and functional insights say: well, not on its own! In this post, I explore the
Maintaining the right balance between omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids in your diet is crucial for optimal health. Both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential for the body, but the ratio between them is even more important. The Western diet, characterized by processed foods and certain cooking oils like vegetable or seed oil, hydrogenated
We should never stop working on our health! Our body is just like a car and in the same manner, we should do an annual MOT – functional blood tests, HTMA, Gut tests, OAT; regular internal and external cleaning – detoxing; repairs when needed. We should change the filters, the oil, add liquid for the
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If, as a nutritionist and a holistic practitioner, I would give one piece of advice that will be universally beneficial, this is it – change your salt! Everyone has heard of vitamins, some might know of Calcium, Zinc, and Magnesium, but in general, minerals and their exceptional importance for human health are mostly ignored. The
