After working closely with physiotherapists, osteopaths, myotherapist and exercise physiologists and the topic came up of what supplements would be beneficial for their clients to help with recovery. So I put together a list of evidence based supplements that could really help with conditions such as injuries, osteo-arthritis, joint pain and inflammation.

I get asked this question a lot and it’s important. There’s no point spending a lot of money on supplements to then get the timing right and you’re not absorbing as much as you could be. This could mean you don’t get the results you’re after, your health may still be suffering and your symptoms still prevalent.

Here are some simple daily detox tools that you can implement into your life to help you body reduce inflammation, move toxins out of your system and increase vitality. 

Sleep is so important, it's where we recover, repair and rejuvenate every night. I see a lot of clients who don't sleep well for various reasons such as hormonal issues, parasitic infections, stress related issues and babies waking during the night.  People who sleep less are more likely to have a chronic disease later in life. 

There is increasing recognition that the cascade of responses involved in inflammation are likely to contribute to the development of chronic health conditions, including cancer. Regulating inflammatory processes is critical in managing and improving overall health.

So you’ve probably heard now that the bacteria inside (inner groupies) and on us makes up 90% of our cells, making us more bacteria than human. Kind of scary, but fascinating! Which is why it is so important to keep these ‘inner groupies’ happy.

Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal (HPA) Axis Dysfunction is when the pathway from the Hypothalamus to Pituitary to Adrenal Cortex is disrupted. More commonly known as adrenal fatigue, however in Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) this terminology is not used as it is misleading and not as straightforward as the adrenals fatiguing. It is also not recognised by medical practitioners.

Angelina* came to  me with a few complaints; bloating, indigestion and fatigue. Every time she ate something she would bloat and her stomach would distend. It was very uncomfortable for her and was affecting her confidence and general feeling of wellness.

The following are 6 tips on how to maintain a healthy gut. By maintaining a healthy gut you have the power to keep yourself disease and illness free for a healthier, happier life.Healthy gut, healthy life

Adrenal fatigue (AF) is the number 1 condition I see. I would say most people living in the 21st century are in some stage of adrenal fatigue.  Our physiology is not made to cope with the constant life stressors we combat on a day to day basis such as; work pressures, financial pressures, running a family household, and generally living in a fast paced society where rest is not valued.  

Hypothalamic amenorrhea is a condition where menstruation stops due to a problem with the hypothalamus (control centre in the brain including reproduction). This happens because of stress, for me the stress was over exercising and disordered eating. For other’s the stress could be other sources such as drastic weight loss, a parasite, going off the pill or a trauma.

Parasites are a part of normal pathology. They are passing through us constantly; through drinking water, unwashed vegetables and salads and undercooked meat. We can live harmoniously with parasites quite well and there are even some benefits with some strains and types. However, it is when somebody becomes symptomatic and progressively gets worse that they are a problem and when I believe you need to do something about them.

Blood glucose issues can lead to many different health problems and be the catalyst for hormone disruption. In functional nutrition, stabilizing blood glucose is the foundation of a tailored diet and lifestyle plan. It is easily controlled if you know how.

I thought I would share my HMAT results in this blog with a follow up blog on how I am de-toxing safely, and slowly, as well as supplementing to balance minerals. The HMAT can be complex and intricate to interpret, however the below example is just a basic analysis. The results were interesting to say the least.

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition (FDN) is a type of detective work that seeks to identify the underlying causes of disease instead of treating symptoms.

The Omega Fats: 3 to 6 Balance. Do you have the following symptoms - Mental fog, weight gain, allergies, poor quality sleep, dry hair, lack of concentration, memory problems, fatigue, painful joints, hormone imbalances? It could be an omega 3 to 6 imbalance.

Bio-Hacking Blood Glucose and looking at Insulin Resistance. Blood sugar issues can lead to many different health problems and be the catalyst for hormone disruption. But it is easily controlled if you know how.