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  roHectic lifestyles and busy workloads can push the body’s response to stress via the adrenal glands. Add to this a reliance on sugar and caffeine, combined with lack of sleep it’s only a matter of time before the body crashes. To support these overworked glands we can enrich our diet with the nutrients that they use to function: the B vitamins, vitamin C and magnesium. These nutrients can become depleted by both stress andContinue reading “Eat to Beat Stress by Dr. Sarah Schenker”

In these strange new times, it is no surprise that many of us will be experiencing feelings of gloom, mood swings and frustration. Psychologists say it’s normal to feel more tired during lockdown, even though you’re doing less and daily tiredness can lead to a downward spiral of chronic fatigue and lack of motivation. It’s certainly tempting to invest in a large tub of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream and crawl back under your duvet.Continue reading “Eat Yourself Happy by Dr. Sarah Schenker”

A strong, well-functioning immune system is one of the key aspects of good health, fighting off disease and infections and allowing you to recover more quickly if you do become ill. There is no specific food or nutrient that has been clinically proven to “boost” the immune system all on its own, in fact a healthy immune system relies on a variety of foods that provide a natural abundance of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (compoundsContinue reading “Boost Your Immunity by Dr. Sarah Schenker”

As we enter the last month of spring and approach the summer, we will notice a real change in what fruit and veg are available in the shops and supermarkets. The end of spring and beginning of summer is when most of UK fruit and veg come into season, from asparagus and new potatoes to berries and peaches. But for many of us, being able to eat what we want when we want has becomeContinue reading “Why You Should Eat Seasonal Local Produce by Dr. Sarah Schenker”

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They help control practically every physiological process in your body, including your metabolism, immune system, menstrual cycle, appetite and mood. A precise hormonal balance is vital to proper body functioning. A poor diet can lead to unbalanced hormones through excessive amounts of unhealthy fats and sugar and through low intakes of essential nutrients such as essential fats, vitamins and minerals. Conversely, being well nourished and eating a balanced dietContinue reading “Foods to Balance Your Hormones by Dr. Sarah Schenker”