Although we hear more about how to correct high blood pressure (hypertension), low blood pressure (hypotension) can be equally challenging to improve. I'm contacted regularly by individuals who want to know how to raise their blood pressure by using natural methods, where possible. Therefore, I wrote this post to share my experience, a few remedies [...]
Question: I have had two experiences in the past 3 years where I have taken multivitamins to boost my wellbeing at the time, and then about a week into taking them started to have very out of character anxiety levels and panic attacks. I correlate these attacks to the use of the multivitamins because both [...]
This post covers all you need to know about vitamin A, including causes of deficiency (it's quite common these days when people restrict dietary fats), best food sources, supplementation guidelines and benefits. Keep reading. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient we can't do without but it's often overlooked by both health practitioners and patients which [...]
The concept of eating with the seasons stems from ancient practices, and essentially breaks down what to eat during each season to maintain an optimal level of health and prevent disease. Not that long ago, most people were aware of the best time to grow and pick various fruits and vegetables, however, the modern lifestyle [...]
In this post I talk about the many health benefits of removing impurities from the drinking water, and gravity water filters that are a great, portable option to utilise as main purified water sources at home and work. These very effective filters don't need any special plumbing or electricity connection, so you'll save money as [...]
As a nutritionist, I get asked by my clients all the time: “What are really nutritious breakfasts that taste and look great and take 5 minutes to prepare”. Here are my top breakfast suggestions and quick and easy breakfast recipes! My 'perfect' breakfast This is what a great and easy breakfast looks like to me! [...]
Kiwi fruit is a great tasting and highly nutritious treat! Here are the benefits of eating it on a regular basis. Kiwi fruit and sleep 2011 study on kiwi fruit and sleep: Effect of kiwifruit consumption on sleep quality in adults with sleep problems. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of kiwifruit [...]
Bee pollen works well for weight loss, who knew? Bee pollen is one of the richest and purest natural foods known to men. It's a powerhouse of vitamins, minerals and proteins, supplying us with almost every essential nutrient necessary for good health. I have been successfully using it with clients wanting to lose weight. Let [...]
Blueberries are such tasty and powerful food plus they are widely available to everyone! Most of us heard that berries, and especially blueberries, are good for us and now more and more scientific nutrition studies confirm the many benefits of blueberries when eaten regularly. So what can blueberries do for you? Blueberries: Are protective against [...]
Dehydration is one of the most common but least recognised health problems. With the plethora of information about the benefits of drinking water, everyone knows we should drink more of it but most people find it hard to consume sufficient amounts daily. Therefore, dehydration and its considerable health consequences is a common procurance in my [...]
