by AKHealth | Oct 9, 2023 | Blog, Energy, Gut Health, Hormonal Balance, Stress Management, Tips
Palpitations, a dry mouth, sweating, insomnia are just some of the unmistakable signs of our stress hormone cortisol having taken over and causing us anxiety. Everyone has experienced these symptoms at some point in their life. Who hasn’t felt stage fright...
by AKHealth | May 5, 2023 | Blog, Energy, Health, Sleep, Stress Management
DOES THIS SOUND FAMILIAR? You reluctantly crawl out of bed and head for the kettle for a strong cup of tea or coffee. Thebreakfast you grab before you head to work is a jam crumpet or Marmite on toast. Up go yourblood sugar and adrenalin levels and you start to feel...
by AKHealth | Apr 5, 2023 | Blog, Stress Management
April is “Stress-Awareness Month”. Did you know that eating the right foods can contribute to building physical and psychological resilience? Pre- and probiotic foods are amongst those foods that help nurture healthy gut bacteria which in turn may...
by AKHealth | Jul 22, 2021 | Autoimmune Conditions, Blog, Female Health, Healthy Ageing, Menopause, Osteoporosis, Stress Management, Vitamin D
About bones Bone is a living tissue that is constantly changing and renewing itself. There are two different types of cells in your body that carry out this process: osteoclasts and osteoblasts. Osteoclasts break down old bone, creating cavities. Osteoblasts build new...
by AKHealth | May 28, 2021 | Blog, Energy, Herbs, Immunity, Mushrooms, Nutrition, Sleep, Stress Management
Could you do with a little extra sleep, more energy and a buffer against the stressors that life throws at you? Good news, there is a group of plants that can help with exactly this and much more. Adaptogens have gained in popularity in recent years and for good...
by AKHealth | Mar 12, 2021 | Blog, Energy, Immunity, Stress Management
Achieving long-term health and energy is a balancing act. Quite simply, what goes on in your mind may have as much of an impact as the food and supplements you feed your body. Many studies have been conducted on the mind-body connection and how it can affect our...