Histamine forms an essential part of our immune system. However when the body can’t ‘keep up’ with the histamine response, we can start to see symptoms such as light-headedness, anxiety, headaches, rashes and even digestive upset. Read on to learn more about why your body releases histamine and what you can do about it.
Read MoreYour thyroid is an important gland which is involved in energy production, metabolism, skin health, immune health and more. The reference ranges for thyroid function are quite broad and I often see sub clinically under active thyroid levels in my clinic
Read MoreLike most people in the health industry, I’ve had my own experiences with health that led me to my career in nutrition. In this post I write about how I was able to become symptom free from fibromyalgia and manage my PCOS without medication through my diet and lifestyle.
Read MoreIt's allergy season! As they seem to say every year, pollen is at an all-time high. Along with working on your gut health and hormones to help reduce histamine responses, there are some great supplements out there you can take to help your body break down histamine.
Read MoreIn my clinical work I am always trying to get to the root cause of symptoms and join up the dots. While we might not often associate hormones with histamine/allergies, there is a close relationship between the two.
Read MoreAre you interested in working with a nutritionist but aren’t sure how to begin or what it will involve? Read on to learn more.
Who can relate?! Our need for carbs when we are stressed is hardwired into us.. When we are stressed, we are spending time in a state within the nervous system called 'sympathetic' or 'fight or flight' This state is ruled by cortisol and adrenaline, your stress hormones. Learn how you can eat to support your nervous system and minimise stress eating.
Read MoreWorld wide the pill is one of the most commonly prescribed medication. There aren’t many women these days who hasn’t been on it at one point in their life. When I was a teenager it was normal to be given the pill in the early teen years when you started getting the pill. I was on the pill for around 10 years and at no point told about the essential nutrients that are commonly depleted by taking the pill.
Read MoreThose who have worked with me before know how much I love recommending eggs for breakfast! They are a perfect protein, quick and very supportive for your hormones!
Read More
