There's no better time than a brand new year to refresh your morning routine. Time is precious, and I have found that by using my morning time strategically, not only do I ground and prepare myself for the day - I'm also able to increase...
With the silly season upon us, who doesn’t want to celebrate? The cocktails are flowing and the ice lollies are calling but before you have another mojito, maybe it’s worth considering the fallout from all those sugar-laden spoils? Consuming too much added sugar, even natural...
It’s holiday season! Time for some fun in the sun outdoors, and a good dose of healthy Vitamin D. Despite the health-giving properties of Vitamin D (it’s known to assist our bodies with absorbing calcium) we all know that overexposure to the sun can be...
I have learned to recognise the signals my body gives me when my stress levels start to rise. A technique I use to combat these feelings is to ask myself, “Am I under threat?”. It’s a mindful “check-in” to help balance the cortisol in my...
Trust your gut. Research is showing that it IS all about you. I have long been a believer that a healthy gut is key to positive physical and mental wellbeing. But new evidence suggests that the link between what we eat and the health of our...
Eating a well-balanced diet and pursuing a healthy lifestyle will eliminate the need to detox as your body will naturally cleanse itself. This is the view of top SA nutritional consultant, Vanessa Ascencao who cautions against “quick fix" detox diets. [gallery ids="16423,16424"] ...