Healthy Hormones

  Sustainable weight loss strategy Belly fat can get a little bit more stubborn to get rid of especially in women. Many women with stubborn belly fat, have definitely tried many remedies and tactics which mostly do not yield sustainable results Unfortunately, we live in a world where we see people doing extreme diets and cleanses and of course dropping 10kgs in a month online. We also see people who are genetically blessed with thin bodies claiming its their lifestyle, supplements and diet that did it to them in order to sell you something. However, we don’t get to see the repercussions of these diets since most people do not share their awful experiences. What most women don’t comprehend is that fat is needed for hormone production and function. Fat is a source of safety and for most women to function optimally we need about 35% of body fat Hormonal weight gain is mainly caused by these main root causes; too much stress/ chronic stress , gut issues and liver and det...

Thyroid health The thyroid is an endocrine, butterfly-shaped gland at the front of our necks. The truth is, it touches every single system of the body like digestion, liver functions, brain functions, reproductive functions etc. A sluggish thyroid is a sign that metabolism needs more attention. Even if your lab results shows you are in the optimal ranges yet you experience typical thyroid symptoms then it's important to pay attention to your other than ignoring. The symptoms of a sluggish thyroid include: ·              Bloating and inconsistent bowel movements ·             Fatigue ·             Dry/cracked skin ·             Feeling cold frequently ·             Anxiety/depression ·            Weight gain ·            Acne ·       ...

    Intermittent fasting. Nutritionist cautious       advice . Fasting is incredibly popular right now, with plenty of women jumping on to this ‘band wagon’ for many issues including weight loss, inflammation, chronic illnesses and so forth. Intermittent Fasting basically means switching between fasting and eating on a regular schedule. The common fasting techniques are 16:8, 18:6 and 20:4. The ratios are the number of hours fasted versus the hours for eating. Intermittent fasting as a nutrition recommendation is being misused and many clients do not have the clarity on how this technique can help them in their healing journey or generally their lifestyle. Currently it is like a ‘blanket recommendation’ for health and wellbeing for everyone which goes contrary to the practice of individualizing nutrition support to each client depending on their specific health concern and putting into consideration different factors. The key take away is that intermi...

                 The Female menstrual cycle As a nutrition practitioner specializing in women health, I use women’s cycles to help them learn their body, and most importantly, to see how their body is communicating back to them. I believe we can use food to support the body and balance hormones. In order to do this, we have to know how our monthly cycle works. During each phase of our cycle, our body has different hormones that in increase of decrease. 1.     Menstrual phase This is also known as Period bleed. It marks the first day of your menstrual cycle. Normal length of this phase is 3-7 days. Periods can start off as heavy but they should tapper off from the 3 rd day. During this period, it’s normal to have less energy levels, low appetite and feel to internalize things more than actual doing of stuff. Overall hormone levels are at their lowest. What isn’t normal; Ø   period that come with pain,...

  Debunking some blood sugar myths Debunking some blood sugar myths The whole issue of Insulin resistance and blood sugar balance can get confusing to many of us coz there are tons of information out here that can complicate and lead you into fear. Insulin resistance is a process that doesn't occur overnight. There are series of 'events' that happens in your cells that eventually make them resistant to the effects of insulin hormone whose main function is to help lower blood sugar. By the time you become insulin resistant, you will have slowed down your metabolism, depleted minerals and vitamins, high stress hormones that are not responding well, burdened liver, poor sleep, estrogen dominant and poor gut health . Common Myths. 1.      Carbohydrates are bad. This is absolutely false. Our bodies can become resistant to the hormone insulin due various reasons other than carbohydrates. These include meal timings, mineral deficiencies, sluggish thyroid,...

  Why Magnesium is so important Magnesium is one key mineral when it comes to maintaining overall health and most important to women's health. Key functions: ·          Magnesium is involved in over 3000 different enzymatic reactions in the body which include heart health, stress reduction,blood sugar balance, bone health, dental health, balancing key nutrient levels like vitamin D, calcium sodium and potassium. ·          Magnesium is key in ATP production in every cell of the body which is converted into energy When it comes to hormonal health magnesium play a key role on maintenance of normal estrogen levels, reduces cramps and other PMS symptoms ·          Magnesium is known for its impact on stress. Research has shown there is a bidirectional relationship between magnesium and stress, meaning stress causes magnesium loss and magnesium deficiencies...