Immunity

These past few weeks, something I have noticed is that so many of the women I work with have been feeling flat, foggy and utterly worn out. Their get up and go has got up and gone. The washing basket feels like a mountain, the to do list feels heavier than usual, and even the things they normally love have started to feel like a bit of a slog.

Winter brings chilly days and longer nights, which can challenge our health and energy levels. Staying well during the colder months means more than just bundling up; it requires a thoughtful approach to nutrition, movement, and self-care.

When it comes to feeling our best, a strong immune system is our greatest ally. Living in New Zealand, surrounded by stunning landscapes and fresh air, we have a unique opportunity to nurture our health naturally.

Every single person has a unique microbiome, shaped by things like how you were born, whether you were breastfed, your diet over your lifetime, the medications you have taken, the environment you live in, and so much more. Think of it like a fingerprint, completely individual to you.

Feeling tired, puffy, or achy? Chronic inflammation could be why. Discover which foods heal and which harm, and simple habits to feel your best.

Discover how simple nutrition and lifestyle habits -like vitamin C, zinc, vitamin D, rest, stress management, and hydration - can naturally boost your immune system as the seasons change.

Start the year strong with simple, sustainable nutrition habits. Learn about hydration, balanced meals, reducing processed foods, and setting realistic health goals.

You know that feeling when something just feels off? Maybe you're constantly bloated, your energy is dragging, or your skin's playing up no matter what you try. You might be surprised to learn that your gut could be at the heart of it all.

25% of the population suffer from reflux, informally known as heartburn, at least once a month. Reported incidences of reflux are on the rise and may be due to increased obesity, longevity and the increased use of certain medicines. Reflux is the result of the oesophagus (the tube that connects the throat with the stomach) being exposed to stomach contents and leads to a burning sensation, chest pain, chronic coughing, teeth decay and belching.

A viral infection causes the common cold and flu affecting 10-20% of the New Zealand population each year. There are more than 200 different viruses that spread through the air when someone with a cold coughs or sneezes, or by handling the same objects as someone who has a cold.

Our bodies are made up of a whopping 70% water and it's essential for the efficient transport of nutrients and elimination of waste. It plays a massive role in the chemical reactions that occur in the body, regulates body temperature and is responsible for how alert you feel.