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What is Adrenal Fatigue? Since the turn of this century, Adrenal insufficiency has been recognised as a clinical syndrome most commonly caused by our modern hectic lifestyle.  It is a collection of symptoms that appear over time when the amount of stress exceeds the...

Big social events such as weddings, birthday milestones or the lead up to Christmas can be an exciting time in our lives, but for a lot of people it is also the most stressful period!  Our immune system takes a hit because stress lowers our natural immunity so we end...

Exhaustion: If you wake up feeling tired despite having clocked up eight or more hours of sleep, or you regularly feel you need a daytime nap, your thyroid could be to blame. Weight changes: Difficulty losing weight even when following a strict diet can be a sign of...

A good Adrenal Fatigue diet includes easy-to-digest food and recipes. That means soup is a great recipe to make. This recipe is full of spices and herbs that not only offer health benefits, they are a low calorie way to add zest to your meals, or in this case, your...

If you and your partner have been trying to conceive for six months or more, have you considered getting your Thyroid checked?  Optimal Thyroid function is crucial when it comes to fertility in both men and women. But why is this fact so important when you are trying...

Most Acidic Foods: Should compose only 20% of total dietary intake Cheese (cow, goat, soy)                                       Icecream Yoghurt                                                                     Beef...

ave you ever looked at that bottle of fish oil or 'shelf stable' probiotic sitting on the dusty supermarket shelf and wondered to yourself: ‘How long has THAT been there? Am I just wasting my money?’ That's a very good question because cheap supplements destined for...

I would love to share with you my roasted pumpkin pikelets that are such a yummy snack it is hard to stop eating them in one go! Roasting the pumpkin and garlic first brings out their sweetness, combined with the savoury salt, pepper and paprika flavour – it is a...

Want to know exactly what “metabolism” is?  Find out here.... What is Metabolism and do “calories” really count? Well, yes they do, but they're not the only thing that matters when it comes to how much energy you have.  In other words it's all about the metabolism. In...

In a nutshell: a lot! The first thing you may think of is your Thyroid.  This gland at the front of your throat releases hormones to tell your body to “speed up” your metabolism.  Of course, the more Thyroid hormone there is the faster things will work and the more...