Approximately 1 in 4 people experience mental health issues every year, with about 6 out of 100 people being diagnosed with Generalised Anxiety Disorder. The fact that this is so common means we really need to do something to address this issue...
When it comes down to fertility issues, the talk seems to initially be with the women, but lads, you’re half the equation and it’s time you learnt how to look after your swimmers!
The thyroid is a butterfly- shaped gland in the neck that’s responsible for many hormones, and can affect the functioning of the whole body. Underactive thyroid, or hypoactive thyroid, is very common in the UK, particularly in women, with 15 in 1000 having a diagnosable condition...
Magnesium is one of the most important minerals that we use and is essential for cellular health, regulating over 300 enzymes in our body...
From the age of consent we’re told to “be safe”, “use protection” and consider going on the pill, as if it were absolutely normal to alter our natural cycle in order to prevent pregnancy...
Polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is a common reproductive issue in women that actually encompasses a wide variety of symptoms, with the most common being a failure to regularly ovulate, which can lead to an irregular menstrual cycle...
Folic acid… it’s the nutrient they tell every pregnant woman to take and it’s the supplement that they give out in sample packs at your very first hospital visit, but it turns out that the information we’ve been given has been very, very misleading...
In my practice, I’m surrounded by women struggling to conceive. Whether it’s PCOS, fibroids, endometriosis or a general hormone imbalance, there is so much that can be done to support the body and reverse chronic conditions....
Painful periods (dysmenorrhea), are not fun in the slightest, and whilst a little bit of pain may be common, we definitely shouldn’t brush it under the carpet and label it as normal.
Working out seems like it’s the only thing to do if you want to build muscle and get a ripped physique, but what a lot of people don’t realise is that exercise is just a small part of the process, and that the bulk of the work comes down to your nutrition.