Oestrogen dominance is a state in which a woman does not have sufficient progesterone to balance the amount of oestrogen in her body. Oestrogen and progesterone levels usually swing like a seesaw i.e. when oestrogen increases, progesterone...
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Period pain (dysmenorrhea) is pain or cramps felt in the lower abdomen that occur before and during menstruation. The pain may range from dull and heavy to severe and extreme. Primary dysmenorrhea is the most common type. It is...
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The sympathetic nervous system (SNS) is known to be in charge of our fight, flight and freeze responses, while the parasympathetic nervous system (PNS) governs rest, digest and repair. The SNS and PNS are part of our autonomic nervous system...
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Are you tired but wired? Here are my top 10 tips to enhance your body’s resilience to stress… B complex vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B7) are vitally important for the adrenals and energy production. B vitamins are water soluble...
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Stuck on a low carb diet? Fearing the dreaded weight gain when you reintroduce carbs? Even Paleo advocates can benefit from this. Carb Cycling does not involve eating less, it is a smart way of timing your macronutrients (carbs, fat and...
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Phytoestrogens are plant-based oestrogens that have the ability to mimic oestrogen in our body. This topic is confusing because phytoestrogens can act as both an agonist and antagonist against oestrogen, meaning they can increase or decrease...
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Our liver synthesises 1000-1400mg (about 80%) of our cholesterol on a daily basis. While 300mg is the upper limit of our recommended daily intake (RDI). Our liver has an intelligent feedback mechanism which regulates our endogenous...
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The thyroid is a butterfly shaped gland located at the front of the neck. It plays a mighty role for its small size. It determines the body’s metabolic rate, energy levels and temperature. Hyperthyroidism is the opposite, where there is...
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Below 2.8 mmol/L in non-diabetics or 3.9 mmol/L in diabetics. Signs & Symptoms: confusion, dizziness/light-headedness, shakiness, hungry, headache, irritability, racing heart rate, sweating, pale skin, trembling, weakness, anxiety, chills...
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Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become fragile and brittle, leading to a higher risk of fractures than normal bones. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose minerals, such as calcium, more quickly than the body can replace them. This...
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A condition in which cells fail to respond normally to the hormone insulin. Insulin is produced when glucose is released into the bloodstream. Signs and symptoms include extreme thirst and hunger, hunger after eating and increased...
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Acne is the most common skin condition, which may be problematic at any age. I struggled with it during my teen years, which is one of the reasons I became so interested in nutrition. Due to my strong stance against medication, I did...
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