When you’re feeling low on energy and don’t want to turn to coffee for a pick-me-up, what can you do? There are many ways to increase your energy without caffeine, and it starts with understanding the root cause of your fatigue. It could be that you have a nutrient deficiency or an underlying condition such as an underactive thyroid or low iron and vitamin D. Once you understand the cause of your fatigue, there are natural methods that can help you boost your energy levels without relying on coffee. Here are my favourite things to do when feeling fatigued.  Protein and Healthy Fats at Eac ..read more

Do you have difficulty getting to sleep? Are you tossing and turning all night, unable to drift off into a peaceful slumber? If so, then these 6 tips are here to help. Your body needs adequate rest in order to remain healthy, so it is important that you get the best night’s sleep possible. Let us explore some strategies that can help ensure a good night’s sleep.  1. Avoid Caffeine - Caffeine-containing beverages or foods should be avoided after 2pm (or 12 noon if you are particularly sensitive to caffeine). This means no coffee, soft drink, or energy drinks before bedtime!  2. Make S ..read more

This is what I aim for my plate to look like at each meal. This is also what I teach as a part of my thrive sustainable weight loss program. One of the participants in the latest round said, “it is so stupidly obvious but when you break it down like that it makes it easy. I have eaten more veggies in the past week than I have in a long time and I am feeling amazing for it. Yes, is simple but is simple a bad thing. I think we overcomplicate what we think we should eat and it all just gets too hard. But if we keep it simple, keep it easy, we can sustain these changes long term and in the long te ..read more

PMS or premenstrual syndrome refers to the mood, behavioural and physical symptoms women experience during the late luteal phase of the menstrual cycle.  But did you know PMS can be broken down into 4 different categories? As a naturopath, we like to get to the root cause of health issues so we can treat the issue of what is going on and hopefully say goodbye to the symptoms for good. So when looking into the 4 different types of PMS it is sort of the same, as we would treat PMS-C different from PMS-D. Treating the issue directly and to the root allows us to see more successful results ..read more

As I've spoken about before I had lost my flow which didn't just include work it also included cooking dinners. I was so tired by the end of the day I just had no inspiration as to what to cook. Then I am sure I am not the only one who gets this response from their farmer partner after asking “what would you like for dinner?” “Oh whatever you want…” but deep down you know that if you cook a curry or stir fry they will turn their nose up and really all they want is chops and veggies. So I thought I need to try something to make my life easier and help me find my spark again and that's when I t ..read more

By Lucy Wilcher Whether you are reading this blog for yourself, a friend, or a lover, I am sure we all have that 1 friend who has really bad PMS. Around 50% of women of reproductive age experience PMS; with up to 8% having a severe form of PMS called premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) (Ryu & Kim, 2015). Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is classified as reoccurring physical and emotional symptoms that some women experience leading up to their period and disappear within a couple of days after the onset of your menstrual bleed. Some of the PMS symptoms can include: Psychological – Irritabil ..read more

By Lucy Wilcher A ritual is a ceremony consisting of a series of actions performed with intention, deliberation, and meaning. A ritual is more than a set of habits or behaviours. Rituals combine meaning, feeling, and order - like flowing dance. Each behaviour transitions from one to the next all working together to get you ready for your day. Imagine starting your day with a ceremony that you specifically designed to support you in having a great day. BENEFITS OF BUILDING A MORNING RITUAL? Reduce stress and anxiety and feel grounded Improves productivity for the day ahead Allows you to f ..read more

By Lucy Wilcher. BENEFITS OF BEEF LIVER Beef liver is one of the most nutrient-dense foods available to us as humans. It is a true SUPERFOOD. In western society, organ meats such as liver have become less popular, but beef liver has been a part of our ancestral history and turns out, grandma had our best interest at heart when serving liver on our plate. Liver is PACKED with vitamin A, iron, B vitamins, zinc, copper, choline, protein and is rich in antioxidants. Here is the breakdown of the key nutrients in 100g of beef liver: -          Protein: 2 ..read more

By Hayley Dawson  Do you want to know what is going on with your hormones?  Statistics are showing around 80 percent of women suffer from hormonal imbalances. While women were once told it was ‘normal’ to experience these symptoms, increased understanding through studies and data have revealed that’s not the case!  The good news is the stigma around all of this is receding. Women feel more comfortable asking questions about their health, and seeking answers when things feel out of whack.    When clients come to me with a suspected hormonal imbalance, I’ve found on ..read more

By Lucy Wilcher. Today is the perfect day to go LOW TOX…. Every day our bodies are working to process toxins and eliminating them through our main elimination organs; our gut, skin, kidneys, and liver. In today’s world, the burden on our detoxification organs and processes is increased, due to the large number of chemicals and pollutants we are exposed to daily. It is estimated that women place around 515 individual chemicals on their skin each day through cosmetic use. This is ONLY cosmetic use. As we move into spring, it is a great time to dive into your kitchen, the bathroom vanity, and you ..read more