Adrenal Dysfunction

The adrenal glands sit on top of the kidneys.  They are responsible for the production of several hormones, in particular: epinephrine, cortisol and aldosterone.  These hormone have effects on the body that range from modulating stress, flight or fight conditions, sleep and wake cycles as well as water retention or elimination to name a few. […]

Adaptogens

What are adaptogens? Adaptogens are plants that help the body adapt or modulate stress; this includes physical, emotional, biological and chemical.  These botanicals help balance, restore and assist the body in numerous physiological functions. Working on the HPA axis they can modulate cortisol output, enhance fertility, improve stamina and support the immune function.  Use of […]

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Ways to Reduce Stress and Anxiety

What is stress? Stress is a stimulus to our life.  It can be defined and classified as many things.  What it does do is typically it stimulates a change in from our current state of being.  It initiates a response from us.  This response is both physical, emotional and chemical.  Stress has vary degrees of […]

Neurotransmitter

Do you feel worried or anxious?  Do you suffer from low mood, mood swings or excessive aggression?  Have you felt forgetful, have difficulty concentrating, suffer from sleep issues, fatigue or low libido?  It’s possible that you have a neurotransmitter imbalance.  Neurotransmitters, what are they?  These chemical circulate throughout your brain.  As the brain is the […]

Recognising the Importance of Recognising Stress

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Fatigue and the Top Energy Destroyers

Nutrient deficiency Macronutrients: An imbalance in diet is one of many reasons people are fatigued.  Macronutrients, which are proteins, carbohydrates and fats are metabolized at different rates and require more energy from the body.  For example: a diet high in chemically processed sugars, and fats,  can lead to symptoms of fatigue. Micronutrients: Micronutrients are vitamins […]

How to Enhance Cognition, Memory and Brain Function?

Having a strong mind is just as important as having a physically fit body.  We often hear and receive information about maintaining proper weight, eating right and exercising; we must not forget the importance of maintaining a fit an healthy mind. The brain accounts for only 2% of the weight of the body but uses […]