It’s meant to be ‘the most wonderful time of the year’ but the pressure of the festive season can often mean a stress overload. Trying to get everything ready in time can be incredibly stressful, especially for women – a third of whom feel more stressed in December than any other month, according to research. Here’s what…
Are you feeling depleted, run-down, dog-tired or even jittery and maybe sleep is eluding you altogether, condemning you to a Groundhog Day of symptoms? I know you probably are because this is what you have been telling me and what I have heard for the last few weeks. There is definitely a general feeling of heaviness, helplessness and…
Thyroid – are you functioning on all cylinders? Did you know that feeling tired, cold and putting on weight for no reason and/or being unable to lose weight despite your best efforts could be a sign of low thyroid (even if you have been told by your GP that your results are ‘normal’ or if you…
These Maca Chocolate Bliss Balls make an easy and delicious snack. Maca, a stress-busting superfood, is traditionally used for hormonal balance (I am talking about the whole endocrine system here) and to support your response to stress. Cacao polyphenols and antioxidants found in dark chocolate (also a great source of Magnesium) have also been shown…
In this blog post, I explain how to tackle the no.1 reason why you are feeling tired, depressed and why some of you struggle to lose weight or keep on piling on the pounds. STRESS! Let’s face it, you could do with a little extra sleep, more energy and a buffer against the stress that…