Commonly identified just as thrush (referring to vaginal thrush or vaginal candidiasis) this rather inconvenient yeast infection has a peak incidence in women between 20 – 40 years, with 70% reporting that they have had it at least once in their lifetime. 

As October kicks in, many take a brave step in stop smoking forever. But what if you are not ready? Or, you are ready but you know the relapse may happen when facing more stressful situations?

If you lack of motivation, your health goals are blurry or you lost sight of your health journey - this post is for you.

Menstrual cycles might impact our metabolism: from increased energy needs to favour carbs over fats, learning more about your body needs will help you choosing smarter meals, optimise workouts and successfully manage your symptoms

Is sugar bad for you? How about artificial sweeteners? Learn more about what the labels are not telling you... and you want to know!

With the advance in technology and social demand to meet nutritional needs of people with a busy Life, it is rather easy to find a snack that appeals to the senses, a quick meal that is “low fat, no sugar added” or just pick a on-the-go meal that surprisingly tastes like food (even if it costs way over its nutritional value).

The excess of body fat, poor eating habits and other underlying conditions that compromise your hormones (including gut health) can contribute to a significant drop in fertility in women (as well as in men). With a concerning increase in women being diagnosed with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), currently affecting 10-15% women worldwide, the need for healthier food choices and weight management are vital not only for optimum fertility but also for a successful pregnancy.

Could sleep (well, the lack of it...) be sabotaging your weight loss? Recent studies in individuals with insufficient sleeping hours and/or circadian misalignment simultaneously present with changes in their metabolism and hormones that can hinder even the best weight loss plan.

All my social media appears to have been taken over by adverts for 5k, 10k and half-marathon runs. In part a trend but also an addiction to a degree, running has largely become the go-to exercise for most of us. Data from Sport England shows that, in England, 6.2m people run at least twice a week (Sport England, Nov 20 – Nov 21).

Just a few weeks ago we read about a miracle “vaccine” due to be available on NHS who is being marketed as the solution to “all our problems”. A “gamechanging” as I could read on The Guardian.