A topic that I covered in two of my last health and nutrition presentations, one to an international school secondary class students and...

Our brain is the most complex organ in the body. This 1.3kg control and command centre contains more than 80 billion neurones, which facilitate every action, every feeling and every thought in our bodies. Brain contains also blood vessels and capillaries, which provide brain cells with the oxygenated and rich blood they need in order to thrive. There are also hormones, neurotransmitters (dopamine, serotonin etc) that help pass neural messages from cell to cell. Photo source:

I attended a full day Pharma Nord seminar on health and beauty last weekend, where dr. Hiie Wipf , who is an endocrinologist as well as...

The human gut microbiome - the vast ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms living mainly in the large intestine - plays a fundamental role in overall health. These microbes influence far more than digestion alone. Research suggests that the gut microbiome is closely connected to immune function, metabolism, inflammation, brain health and even cardiovascular health. A healthy gut microbiome is not defined by one “perfect” bacterial strain, but rather by microbial diversity,

The darker season is here and I thought to share something several of my clients have had struggles with- the cravings- whether it’s for...

The title of this article might sound a little black-and-white — “best” versus “worst” fruits — but in reality, things are not that...

Have you ever wondered what your body might be trying to tell you? Subtle changes like fatigue, brittle nails, or even mood swings could...

Our health starts at the top of our fork- a saying we have heard time and time again. But we are not only what we eat, what the thing we...

Nutrition influences much more than body weight. Every meal affects metabolism, immune function, the gut microbiome, blood sugar regulation and the body's inflammatory processes. While no single food can cause or cure chronic inflammation on its own, the dietary pattern you follow over months and years can influence whether your body maintains a healthy inflammatory balance or gradually shifts towards chronic low-grade inflammation. The encouraging news is that food is one of

I hardly know any woman in my age who has not had urinary tract infection (UTI) in their life. Many of us end up having them on a frequent basis. Around 50–60% of women experience at least one UTI in their lifetime , and recurrent infections are common. Having been there myself, I want to share my learnings over the years and what I have learnt through experience and literature. I hope the below helps women to consider different ways for healing from UTIs or at least have con

I have been asked many times what is it exactly that I am doing, what is integrative nutrition health coaching. So I thought I'll bring...

Our microbiome, which is is the collection of microbes, like bacteria, viruses, fungi and their genes, talks to our mitochondria to make...

One of the best ways to support your gut health is to consume probiotic foods on a regular basis, whether it's by eating fermented...

One of my clients recently said that she is struggling to stay on healthy eating habits when travelling, especially as there are not really good options when having to wait for the flights at the airports, food choices at airplanes etc. Many of the petrol stations you drive past where there is a cafe, shop, don't focus on providing lots of healthy food options, but rather hamburgers, hotdogs, kebabs, pies, pastries. So how can you make sure you don't run into a food emergenc

You don't need to look at the cycle of life as inevitable, that it's all doom and gloom at the end. We don't only want to add years or...

Inflammation is often discussed as something to “reduce” or “avoid,” but in reality, it is a fundamental biological process essential for survival . It is the body’s built-in defense system—activated whenever there is injury, infection, or exposure to harmful substances. The key to understanding inflammation is this: It is not inherently harmful— it becomes problematic when it is prolonged, dysregulated, or unresolved . I have covered inflammation in one of my previous posts

I, like many people I know, have been struggling with periods of anxiety and stress. And when we are stressed or anxious , we tend to forget about breathing. Yes, it's something that happens any way, but the way we breath changes when we are in a fight or flight mode. In the below article I would like to highlight the importance of deep breathing for health and give 4 easy to practice breathing exercises throughout the day. I start my mornings with these four exercises and be

Our hormones are chemical messengers, that have a great impact on our physical, emotional and mental health. Amongst other things, they...

Our menstrual cycle can often come with stomach cramps, back pain, pain in legs, moodiness, headaches, hormonal breakouts on skin. It can...

If you are someone who is or has been suffering from depression, who has cognitive issues, who has had concussions, brain surgeries and...