by Amanda | Apr 13, 2016 | Article
Almost half of all women will experience a urinary tract infection (UTI) in their lifetime. The most common UTI is cystitis, an infection which develops in the lower urinary tract and affects the bladder and urethra. However, it can extend to the upper tract, where...
by Amanda | Mar 11, 2016 | Article
In terms of packing a nutritional punch, there are few foods which score as highly as sprouted seeds and pulses, like sprouted broccoli, alfalfa, radish, mung beans, chickpeas and lentils. The process of germination, or sprouting, is demonstrated to increase levels...
by Amanda | Mar 11, 2016 | Article
Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disease which is most often associated with the onset of puberty, 1 affecting around 85% of teenagers. 2 However, it has become increasingly common in the past 50 years, notably among adult women. 3 The precise mechanisms of...
by Amanda | Jan 24, 2016 | Article
Defined as ‘the inability to obtain an adequate amount or quality of sleep’, insomnia can have debilitating effects on daily life. Difficulty falling asleep, waking during the night, or waking very early, can be linked to a multitude of factors, including stress,...
by Amanda | Dec 15, 2015 | Article
Barbecue season is upon us and when entertaining at home, or if asked to bring a salad, my regular offering is this delicious quinoa salad with spinach, red pepper and feta. Quinoa (pronounced ‘keen-wah’) was a staple food of the Incas and is still grown in South...
by Amanda | Nov 22, 2015 | Article
Christmas parties have already started, with over-consumption of rich food and alcohol proving problematic for many. However, even a healthy diet can cause symptoms of indigestion, if stomach acid is depleted. Did you know that as you age, your levels of stomach acid...
