The benefits of finding a hobby
When people ask me how they can improve themselves, their relationships with others or how to move on after something has affected them in a negative way, I often give...
The Supplement
If you want to eat healthily, clear out your kitchen and start again
Your kitchen really is the first place you should look at if you’re thinking of embarking on a healthier lifestyle. It starts at home – that’s the saying I use...
The art of mindful eating
Eating is something you do several times a day. Maybe you think a great deal about how you can be healthy and fit, including the optimal exercise routine, the newest...
Stretch it out for better bowel health
Movement is hugely therapeutic and certain yoga postures affect how we feel and how our internal systems function. The liver has a very important job - it’s the body’s largest...
Eat fat to burn fat. No, really.
Last week I spoke about gut health; its role in detoxification and how eating the right kind of carbohydrates may help get you on track towards a better you. This...
Overcoming anxiety and being free to live your life
Being anxious can be a good or a bad thing depending on the situation. For example, if a poisonous snake appears out of nowhere and is about to bite you,...
Empty your house to make space in your mind for happiness
You only have to open the newspaper (or the internet) and you’re bombarded with articles about how to live more mindfully and in the ‘now’. It’s the latest health trend....
Ace your New Year's resolution with mindfulness
For many people, making a New Year's resolution resembles the movie groundhog day. Every time January 1st comes around, you decide to change your life for the better. Exercise more, sleep...
Sweat and sculpt with Louisa Drake's 15 minute workout video
Kick start your new year by adding more movement into your day. I’m often asked what’s the ideal amount of exercise you should aim to get each week. This all...
Upgrade your carbohydrates to feel better
You’re probably holding your breath and expecting me to reel off a list of foods I’d like you to cut out for the next month to help you achieve your...
Mini raw blueberry and macadamia cheesecakes
Sweetened naturally with only fresh fruit and a little raw honey, these grain and gluten free mini cheesecakes will have your guests smiling with joy this Christmas. The perfect ending...
How to manage stress this Christmas
December can be an incredibly stressful month. The list of to-do’s can seem endless. Christmas shopping, gift-wrapping (and hiding), hosting friends and family, remembering to defrost the turkey...when does it...
Emma Bardwell
What are the signs of an underactive thyroid?
Written by registered Nutritionist Emma Bardwell What is hypothyroidism? Hypothyroidism is the result of an underactive thyroid. In essence it means your thyroid, a small gland found at the base...
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How to take collagen powder effectively
Want to get the most from your collagen powder? Here’s some simple tips for mixing, timing, and using it to boost your skin, joints, and overall health.
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Should you eat oily fish or take an omega-3 supplement for pregnancy?
It's always better to eat food rather than take supplements and this is what we recommend. However, it's not always the case. There are two big questions for pregnant women...