Entries by Glenda Johnson

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Why Sleep is Important?

Even though most of us take a good night’s sleep for granted, for many this just does not happen! The reality is that many find themselves asking questions such as “Why can’t I sleep through the night?” or they simply mention that they are struggling to sleep. Difficulties in falling asleep or staying asleep and […]

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Does Sleep Help You Lose Weight?

Does Sleep Help You Lose Weight?  This is a question worth considering when you are striving to lose weight. You see, most individuals have experienced the exhausting effects of a poor night’s sleep. But did you know that not getting enough sleep can actually limit weight loss? Sleep’s Connection to Your Weight. In fact, not […]

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Brain and Gut Connection

The Brain-Gut Axis The Brain-Gut axis is the term used to describe the dynamic and intimate communication network between the brain and the gut. Simply put, the Brain-Gut axis is the connection between the brain and the gut. Information is constantly being delivered to the brain from the gut and the brain interprets this information […]

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Ultimate Benefits of Good Gut Health

The Ultimate Benefits of Good Gut Health includes a Healthy Mood, Reduced Inflammation, and a Strong Immune System. Having a cold, feeling depressed, or having joint pains are all inflammatory conditions that are also influenced by your gut microbiome. These tiny gut inhabitants influence seemingly unrelated areas such as your throat, joints, or your brain. […]

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Understanding Abdominal Cramping and Digestive Symptoms

Abdominal Cramping, Bloating, Flatulence, Constipation, and Diarrhoea Since we often see clients who have abdominal cramps along with either bloating, constipation, diarrhoea or flatulence, we thought we’d look at the connection between abdominal cramps and these types of digestive issues. We’ll start by looking at your stomach which is one of the hardest working systems […]

Four Daily Habits to Help Manage Your Anxiety

Four Daily Habits to Help Manage Your Anxiety Anxiety can be experienced in a way that makes it difficult to cope with daily life. It affects around one in seven Australians every year. If this is you, you could experience anxiety physical symptoms as well as anxiety about sleep. Further symptoms include worrying, a racing […]

How to Strengthen the Immune System Naturally

With winter coming up it’s time to strengthen the immune system naturally so that we are in a good position to fight off any bugs that might come our way and keep unwanted illnesses at bay. You see, inadequate immune defences can increase the chance of viruses and bacteria leading to an infection. Let’s look […]