Are your gut health and mental health connected?
In my last article I noted the importance of keeping your gut microbiome in good health to improve your overall wellbeing. This article investigates the link between good gut health and your mental health. The gut-brain connection Your brain contains approximately 100 billion neurons. Your gut contains approximately 500 million neurons which are connected to your brain […]
7 Natural Remedies Everyone Should Know
The world of natural remedies can seem a little overwhelming at times. With the countless claims about alleged miracle herbs and cure-all oils, it can be a challenge to separate the facts from the hype. Don’t worry darling, we got you covered. Here are seven quick-fix, scientifically-backed, tried-and-tested natural remedies to start you off on […]
Go With The Flow: Seize Your Menstrual Cycle Day by Day
We are finally talking more about menstruation, but this is essentially only a quarter of the reality. In actual fact, if you menstruate, then little is more powerful than understanding and embracing every stage of your cycle. Though one particular week of the month (perhaps understandably) receives the most attention, the other 3 weeks have […]
Could you be D-ficient? Vitamin D Deficiency and Staying Well this Winter
Vitamin D deficiency is very common – especially among those of us who go months with barely any sun (literally all of us right now). In fact, the UK government says around 25% of teenagers and adults in the country have low levels of vitamin D. There are few food sources of vitamin D, and […]
Signs your hormones are out of whack
Stereotypes aside, it’s an unfortunate truth that those of us who menstruate spend a large part of our existence riding the natural yet often unpredictable waves of our hormones. But how do you know if those monthly ups and downs have become something more involved? Here’s our guide to signs your hormones are out of […]
