• Eva Johnson 5 min read

    Can you be healthy in the middle?

    Can you be healthy in the middle?

    Add to that the restrictiveness of advice - like “avoid all carbs”, “don’t eat sugar”, “don’t snack”, “avoid alcohol”, “count calories”-, which can seem impossible to stick to at all times, and you may feel inclined to not even start. Being healthy can seem like an impossible task.

    Does it always have to be all or nothing?

    Can you, perhaps, be “healthy in the middle”?

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    ARE YOU PERIMENOPAUSAL?

    ARE YOU PERIMENOPAUSAL?

    The peri-menopause can be one of the trickiest times for women to get their head around. One minute you’re 30, full of energy to do all the things you want in your life. Yes, there may be challenges but none of them seem unmanageable. Life – especially when you look back – seemed pretty great. All of a sudden it seems life and age have snuck up on you. You’re just not quite the same person you used to be…

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    Why Increased Diversity in Food Choices Is Beneficial?

    Why Increased Diversity in Food Choices Is Beneficial?

    Have you ever wondered why variety in the diet is beneficial and just how much variety you should aim to have in your diet?

    The link between the food we eat and our health is apparent:

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    Everything You Need to Know About Fasting

    Everything You Need to Know About Fasting

    Fasting refers to the deliberate abstention from food and/or fluids for a period of time, for therapeutic purposes. Fasting has been used for thousands of years in various religious and spiritual practices throughout human history, and in a sense, fasting is a part of everyday life.

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    ADRENAL FATIGUE IS MEASURABLE AND FIXABLE

    ADRENAL FATIGUE IS MEASURABLE AND FIXABLE

    Adrenal Fatigue happens as a result of chronic stress without relief, and is characterized by symptoms such as fatigue, mood swings, insulin resistance, blood sugar swings, decreased sex drive, insomnia, increased susceptibility to colds and flu, and worsening PMS or menopausal symptoms.

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    LOVE YOUR LIVER TO SUPPORT HORMONE BALANCE

    LOVE YOUR LIVER TO SUPPORT HORMONE BALANCE

    The liver is in charge of keeping our body clear from harmful chemicals, toxins, bacteria and excess hormones. Harmful substances are filtered by the liver and sent through a series of pathways to either transform them into harmless chemicals or compounds that can be excreted from the body….

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    ADAPT YOUR TRAINING TO YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE

    ADAPT YOUR TRAINING TO YOUR MENSTRUAL CYCLE

    Are you adapting the intensity and type of exercise depending on where you are in your menstrual cycle?

    Did you know that most human research is based on young men, yet it is widely applied to women of all ages and it seems many healthcare, sports and exercise “experts” treat women the same as men. It is even a consideration that women are not good participants …

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    HOW TO USE YOUR CYCLE TO GREET YOUR UNIQUE SELF?

    HOW TO USE YOUR CYCLE TO GREET YOUR UNIQUE SELF?

    Tracking your period is important for many reasons, including your health in general and of course your athletic performance. And tracking doesn’t just mean a red dot in your diary on the days you bleed, the more detail, such as your mood, physical symptoms, energy levels, food cravings and sleep quality you track and record, the more useful period tracking will become….

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    THE FOCUS FOR YOUTH ATHLETES SHOULD BE ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

    THE FOCUS FOR YOUTH ATHLETES SHOULD BE ON GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

    The top priority for adolescent athletes should always be their healthy growth, development and maturation. Unfortunately, when/if intense training is combined with poor or insufficient nutrition, a decline in growth, development and maturation are usually the first symptoms, whilst performance tends to remain consistent. But, as the development and maturation decelerate…

  • Eva Johnson 5 min read

    IS BONE BROTH A NUTRITIONAL ELIXIR OR JUST A TRENDY HOO-HA?

    IS BONE BROTH A NUTRITIONAL ELIXIR OR JUST A TRENDY HOO-HA?

    Using Bone Broth as a drink or as a culinary ingredient has become a trend not only amongst people who are health conscious and there is a good reason for this. I hear more and more that athletes of various levels are also increasingly including Bone Broth into their diets to support their increased nutrient demands….

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