Causes of Weight Gain

Causes of Weight Gain

This is a huge topic and one which I am not going to attempt to cover completely in one article.  In this blog I’ll start by outlining a few of the more common causes of weight gain I see in my clinic. Many of my clients come to me as they’re finding they can’t...
Sleep and weight gain

Sleep and weight gain

Are you overweight and struggle getting 8 hours sleep a night?  Obese adults are more likely to sleep less and have lower sleep quality than those with a normal BMI.  It’s an unfortunate pairing as lack of sleep has been connected with weight gain, and weight gain is...
How do I manage hot flushes?

How do I manage hot flushes?

If you’re at the stage of entering menopause, you may be all to familiar with hot flushes and night sweats – the sudden feeling of heat, usually over the face, neck and chest that can also come with profuse sweating. They can last anywhere from a few seconds to 30...
Am I getting enough calcium?

Am I getting enough calcium?

Lately, we’ve been having so many conversations about calcium, how much we need to be consuming and what foods to eat! As most of us probably know, calcium is important for growing (and maintaining) strong bones. Did you know: almost 99% of our calcium is stored in...