Loving Christmas and Holidays without the Food Fear or Guilt
For so many people, December arrives carrying pressure, a narrative to behave, to restrict, to “be good,” to undo the damage before it even happens… Is this you ?
Why your body and your waistline love Cherries !
It's that time of year when summer fruits are in season, and I want to highlight one of my favorites which pack some significant health punch.
Rewiring Your Nervous System
Breathing is a wellbeing superpower that does far more than deliver oxygen to our lungs. It can influence everything from heart rate and anxiety to immune function and emotional regulation.
Bioactive Skincare & Your Skin’s Microbiome
When we think of healthy skin, most of us imagine clean, bacteria-free, flawless. The real secret to glowing skin isn’t sterility—it’s balance. It is literally in your microbiome’s best interest to take care of you—because you’re its home!
Why I Combine Prebiotics and Probiotics in Skincare…
A review of the best evidence guiding intelligent compounding for skin health.
My mission is always to educate and empower my clients with the best available evidence.
How everyday Chemicals may affect your Weight + Hormones
You already know that what you eat and how much you move can influence your weight and metabolic health, but did you know that the containers your food comes in could also play a role ?
No one said it would be easy !
Embarking on a journey to change your food choices can be some journey !
In many instances you will be attempting to change eating habits and patterns that are many decades old and besides maybe there are some foods that you just don’t want to go without.
Anxiety and the Microbiome
Interpreting many hundreds of microbiome test results I notice some very common threads connecting test results and mood behaviours, notably Anxiety.
The Diet Trap - Why Dieting May Lead to Weight Gain (not Loss)
Diets are an emotional trap. They promise quick results but often lead to weight gain and frustration. I thought I would review and share the best evidence to back these claims.
Your Skin Reflects what you feed it…
I felt compelled to write a simple message considering the current “explosion” of supplement consumption.
Can Drinking Tea Help with Weight Loss ?
Persuasive online marketing is promoting brands of Latin American teas promising miraculous weight loss claims. I thought I would share what is current science and considerations, particularly if you are consuming large tea quantities.
Parabéns, Fragrances, Sulphates, Formaldehyde, Gel Nailpolish
Your skin contributes to the way your body breathes. It is a detoxification organ and your first protection within your immune system, full of active cellular pathways and signals that happen to keep your barrier intact and healthy, without you even thinking about it.
White Medical Grade Omnilux LED Light
If you’ve spent any time under a clinic LED (light emitting diode) canopy or eyeing an at-home mask, you’ve probably heard about “red light” for collagen and “blue light” for acne. But what about white LED ?
Breakfast Eggs
Eggs are an excellent source of micronutrients.
Here’s my simple and yummy way to enhance your daily protein intake and micronutrient quotas.
Introducing “Functional Aesthetics”
The world of Aesthetic medicine is in the throes of a transformation, from one that reacts to signs of aging to one that comprehensively addresses the connections between internal and external factors. It is linked into terms loosely referred to as “biohacking” and “longevity medicine.”
Feeding the Right Bugs—How Nutrition, Gut Microbes, and Type 2 Diabetes Intersect
In their 2024 review in Nutrients, Hamamah and colleagues explore how nutrition influences both the composition of our gut microbiome and the development of type 2 diabetes (T2DM).
What you need to know for Skin and Hair
I am a passionate advocate for toxin reduction in all aspects of our lives, in particular our personal care choices.
It is a sad reality of progress and consumerism that our bodies are exposed daily to unhealthy chemicals we can’t see taste or smell.
Nutrition via the Skin
My technique employs fine micro-needling to stress the skin and encourage the body's natural Type 1 + 3 collagen production, leading to visible enhancements in skin quality over time.
Rewiring Your Brain: The Power of Breathwork Yoga + Meditation
Breathing is a wellbeing superpower that does far more than deliver oxygen to our lungs and bodies. It can influence everything from heart rate and anxiety to immune function and emotional regulation.
Your guide to improve Skin Hydration + Quality during Winter Months
Skin is not just a protective barrier, it is your outward presentation to the world…. a dynamic organ that plays multiple crucial roles in both your physical and emotional health.