The power of digestive enzymes

The power of digestive enzymes

This porridge was definitely not good enough for Goldilocks but its a great way to show the power of enzymes. Your pancreas releases amylase to break down carbs, protease to break down proteins and lipase to break down fats. But did you know that saliva contains...
Hormones and Brain Health

Hormones and Brain Health

It’s from the work of neuroscientists like Dr Lisa Mosconi that we understand more about the relationship between hormones and the brain. In particular oestrogen increases the happy neurotransmitter serotonin and the number of serotonin receptors in the brain....
5 minute habits – breathing exercise

5 minute habits – breathing exercise

This is a lovely breathing exercise which you can incorporate anytime of the day. It’s great for anxiety. Take a deep breath in through your nose, then when your lungs feel full take another sip of air followed by a long exhale through your mouth. Repeat a few...
Hormone Testing – the DUTCH test

Hormone Testing – the DUTCH test

Test don’t guess! The DUTCH test has completely revolutionised hormone testing. It stands for Dried Urine Test for Comprehensive Hormones. Great acronym isn’t it! The test can help to identify the root causes of hormone imbalances and provides insights...