A lot of people believe that mental illness is all in people’s heads. That it’s a straightforward chemical imbalance that a course of anti-depressants can fix straight away. Others believe that it’s just something that can be pushed through with a bit of effort. Some mental health issues do stem from psychological causes such as […]
So, now you know that diet plays a big help in alleviating depression. But did you know there’s also lifestyle changes that can play a big role as well? Let’s have a look at a few of the lifestyle changes that are supported by research. Meditate Ok, ok, bear with me here. I’m not suggesting […]
Depression can make it hard to think about eating, or it can make it impossible to stop eating. But food can be incredibly supportive in relieving symptoms of depression if you know what to eat. Here are a few tips to make therapeutic food choices easy for you. Protein The building blocks of protein are […]
We’ve all felt anxiety at one point or another. But chronic anxiety can be crippling and life-altering. Though there are many contributing factors and causes of anxiety, not many people are aware of those that are nutrition based. Here are just a few of the common nutrition factors in anxiety. High GI Most foods that […]
Health can get so complicated, especially when it comes to mental health. I’m a big fan of keeping things as simple as possible. So I’m going to share 6 super easy tips that will support your mental health using nutrition. Regular nom-times When we get a little down or a bit anxious, it’s easy to […]
October is nearly upon us = Mental health awareness month! October is Mental Health Awareness Month. I’m proud to be working with Hat Day this year. My aim is to help raise awareness to bring you great tips on how nutrition and lifestyle can support your mental health – no matter where you’re at. I’ve covered a variety […]
Introducing: Snickers Nice-Cream! Ladies, we’ve all been there. While it’s true that PMS is not a healthy sign and that many women can live PMS free, even those of us who do so get the occasional bad cycle. When it hits, nutrition is usually the first thing to go out the window, with gals cramming […]
Nowadays, supplements are readily available. If you’re feeling under the weather, you can grab some zinc and vitamin C from the pharmacy. If you’re stressed, you can grab a stress formulation right off the supermarket shelves. Anyone with the money to buy can get their hands on supplements claiming to burn fat, boost energy, relieve […]
So there are the rules that pretty much EVERYONE thinks are healthy. Drink heaps of water, get plenty of exercise, eat low salt foods, avoid fatty foods, get 8 hours between the sheets, slip slop slapping… But these things can actually make you more sore, more tired, and less healthy. So let’s dive into the […]
There is a lot of pain myths out there. From whether it exists, to the mechanisms involved, to the management and care, they all stem from lack of awareness. So I thought I would set a few of the most basic mistakes straight. Let’s bust some pain myths!Myth: Pain is the same for everyone. Fact: […]