by Paula | Gut health, Nutrition, Self Care, Wellbeing
The Immune system is operating for us 24/7. It is a complex system made up of proteins and cells that defend the body against infections. But how do you boost your immune system? We all have three types of immunity; innate, passive and adaptive. Innate immunity...
by Paula | Gut health, Menopause, Microbiome, Nutrition, Wellbeing
Whenever you eat, you are either promoting health or feeding disease. It’s a powerful thought, isn’t it? Do you experience constant bloating, brain fog, or low energy? These could all be linked to your gut health. Hippocrates famously said, “All disease begins...
by Paula | Advice, Food, Nutrition, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Why is it that when we are stressed, we always look to those sweet dessert-like foods to bring us comfort? Why do we lose our healthy habits when we feel stressed? “Well, they do say stressed spelt backwards, is desserts!” OUR BIOLOGY AFFECTS OUR...
by Paula | Burnout, Mental Health, Overwhelm, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing, Working women
I believe that nurses and teachers are uniquely prone to burnout. Isn’t it ironic, that nursing is a caring profession and yet when nurses care too much, they are unable to do the job? It can lead to feelings of frustration, emotional exhaustion and dread of going to...
by Paula | Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Do you ever feel like work is zapping your energy and zest for life? You are not alone, according to a survey carried out by MIND, one in three people stated their work life was stressful. So, what can we do about it, how do we reduce stress at work? “Our...