WORDS: Alyce Cimino | Naturopath + AHARA HEALTH owner Matcha, while very trendy has been around for centuries as part of Japanese culture and tea ceremonies. Today, we have learned so much more about Matcha and its fantastic source of the very calming amino acid L-Theanine. L-Theanine is one rather […]
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Where’s my mojo gone? 8 steps to winter wellness
WORDS: Jessica Scott-Young | Nutritionist Constantly tired? Don’t feel refreshed? Feel like one more request or commitment will tip you over the edge? It is fair to say, you are likely struggling with burnout. If you are feeling exhausted, depleted and mentally distant, you are not alone. We are all […]
Is your exhaustion adrenal fatigue or could it be postnatal depletion?
WORDS: Alyce Cimino | Naturopath + Owner of AHARA HEALTH Over the past few months, we have been seeing Mumma after Mumma come into the clinic with similar symptoms – fatigue (often closer to exhaustion), trouble sleeping, lack of motivation, low moods, low libido, changes in appetite … on initial […]
Stress, cognition and herbal therapy
WORDS: Tamara Welsh | Western Herbal Medicine What comes to mind when you think about stress and its impact on cognition? Interestingly, short-term episodes of stress can actually increase cognitive function allowing us to react in an appropriate way, quickly and concisely to the stressor. I’m sure you’ve heard of […]
Is fibre the missing link to achieving wellness?
WORDS: Alyce Cimino | Naturopath + AHARA HEALTH Clinic Owner Oh Fibre.. you under rated oh so sexy thing! As a women’s health Naturopath I can tell you that I am utterly obsessed with ensuring that clients are having adequate daily fibre intake… why you ask? well statistics have shown […]
What is the thyroid and could it be affecting your overall wellbeing?
WORDS: Jessica Scott-Young | Nutritionist Feeling sluggish?A bit fatigued?Struggling to lose weight?Noticed your hair is thinning or falling out? These are all signs it could be time to get your thyroid checked. May is Thyroid Awareness Month so what better time to discuss a topic that is near to my […]