Today we're talking about 9 of my favourite herbal teas, what health benefits they possess, and how to use them to elevate your well-being. To read the full description please click here for the full blog post! Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! We'd love to continue the conversation, so please follow us on social media https://www.ins…

I moved back to the UK from the middle east, where it's hot, and the food traditions are very different indeed! It's been an interesting process to try and put my finger on some of the things that happened when I got here, in terms of what habits changed and what I had to do to regain my health equilibrium. To read the full comments please check ou…

In today's episode, we talk about heartburn! What is it, why does it happen, and how can we treat it? Naturopathy suggests that in situations of heartburn, we will always want to combine three main elements: diet, lifestyle, and stress management. So today we offer some tips on how to do exactly that! If you'd like to read the full text please clic…

Snacking can be a great way to refuel and recharge during the day, but it's important to choose wisely to ensure that you are fuelling your body with the nutrients it needs What most of us struggle with, in my experience, is ideas! In this episode we look at 7 of my favourite snack options If you'd like to read more, please visit my blog post here:…

Anti-nutrients are substances in food that reduce the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals. In this episode, we discuss what anti-nutrients are, the effects of excessive consumption, and ways to reduce or neutralise their effects. What are Anti-Nutrients? We know that all foods contain nutrients - however what's less known is that some pla…

I know you've heard that you can boost your immune system through healthy lifestyle changes? Probably lots of times, right? But could it really be that easy? The answer might surprise you. As we head into winter and a potential new variant of Covid, booster shots are being recommended - but are there more proactive ways we can protect ourselves? A …

Sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health and well-being, but many of us struggle to get enough rest at night. If you’re having trouble getting quality sleep, there are steps you can take to get yourself into the best sleep habits possible, leading to a lifetime of better health and well-being as a result! Let's talk abou…

Ischaemic heart disease is the amongst the leading causes of death in the United Kingdom in men and women. What exactly is a heart attack? The progression of heart disease is determined by the progression of atherosclerosis (or to put it plainly, how much plaque is built up in your blood vessels). Heart attacks result from the formation of atherosc…

Building and maintaining healthy bones is of course an issue that is important to all of us.I often see patients in my clinic who are in the early stages of osteoporosis, and who ask how the process can be slowed down or stopped... From the moment we begin to grow until we reach our mid-twenties, we build our bone strength. After this we must maint…

After talking a bit the other week about what a ketogenic diet is, opening the door to a pretty interesting discussion with some patients about the body's use of sugar, I thought this week it would be worth explaining about glycaemic responses. Basically, a glycaemic response is an increase in blood glucose levels that occurs after eating carbohydr…

You have showered, soaped up, sprayed yourself with perfume, put your make-up on, and you feel as clean as possible ... You may look wonderful, but what's going on inside your body? You have just covered yourselves with an unknown number of chemicals (whose effect is not always clear). Every day our body is exposed to between dozens and hundreds of…

In recent years I have heard more and more people talking about a ketogenic diet, and more and more patients are asking if this is the right diet for them. You know, of course, that I will not give you an unequivocal answer here, because each of us is different. But I will explain what a ketogenic diet means and when it is more or less appropriate.…

When should I take supplements? How long? How do I know if the supplement is working? In my first meeting with new patients, I always ask for a list of all the supplements they are taking. I am often surprised by the length of these lists ... We are all familiar with a situation where something is wrong with us, and we hear a recommendation from fr…

Kids can be ridiculously stubborn when it comes to eating vegetables, and when they are allowed to choose what to eat - cakes and cookies will win most of the time. Getting children to eat more vegetable can seem like an endless battle. There are advertisements for processed foods everywhere, often using children’s stars and role models to promote …

I love grounding. It’s a simple, easy, fun, and free method everyone can use literally right now to improve their health. What is it? Grounding, also known as earthing, is literally reconnecting to the earth: i.e. walking on the earth. It requires direct skin contact with the surface of the Earth, such as with bare feet or hands, or with various gr…

You’ve heard the saying: “you are what you eat” right? A more accurate sentiment though, is “you are what your microbiome eats”! The lining of our gut is covered in organisms which create a micro-ecosystem called the microbiome. You may or may not know that this little ecosystem within us has a huge role to play in our mood, our behaviours and our …

Talking about hydration! The truth is that you don’t need to make a big “effort” to be dehydrated. A lot of us live that way constantly throughout our lives. If your body lost only 1.5-2% of the water that it usually contains (note that our body normally has 60-70% water), you will reach the critical point of mild dehydration. “When dehydration red…

It's spring time! The days get longer, the weather is warming up, spring is approaching and everyone starts spring cleaning the house and refreshing their wardrobe. And what else happens in the spring? Along with the spring come seductive articles that appear everywhere on detox diets. Why? There are a number of reasons. The obvious reason is that …

There is an old formula that says: If I want to lose weight, I need to eat fewer calories than I expend. If I take in more calories than I expend (through my regular daily activities) then I will gain weight, and if I take in less, I will lose weight. This equation is not only old, it is outdated. It is an old approach that we know today to be inac…

Emotional Eating: From Slavery to Freedom How do our emotions relate to and influence our dietary choices? How does the food we eat change our mood? Emotional eating is a hot topic right now, probably because after trying all the possible diets, going from one extreme to another, from paleo to vegan, what we have found is that nutrition is one part…

Am I eating enough protein? If I eat less meat, won’t I have a protein deficiency? Maybe I should add protein powder to my daily diet? Should I switch to a paleo diet? I can say myself that one of the questions I was asked most frequently after choosing to become vegetarian at age 11 was: Where do you get protein from? (It did not take long for tho…

Artificial Sweeteners Welcome back to another episode of naturopath's corner. I'm Maya, as you know, and today I want to talk about one of the questions that I get asked the most often in clinic and that is, what about artificial sweeteners? Why should we avoid them? Do we need to avoid them? On the surface Artificial Sweeteners have great potentia…

Today we're going to be talking about how much fruit is too much fruit. Spoiler alert: for the most of us - it's not a thing. Too much fruit is not a problem most of us will struggle with. This is a question that I genuinely get asked so many times, because I say eat more fruit and my patients are saying: but it's full of sugar. First is that 75% o…

Today we’re discussing fad diets – we’re all used to hearing about all the different new and fantastic, life changing, diets and detoxes. But do these things have downsides to them? What might they be? We all want to be a part of the latest and greatest weight-losing life-improving fad diet, but at what cost… The post Fad Diets appeared first on Ac…

Today’s episode is more emotional than usual. Emotional but so important! Today Maya will share the story of her friend, Flori, who was killed while crossing the road on her way to pick up her son from kindergarten. We decided to dedicate this episode to discussing the importance of being mindful of what we’re doing,… The post A Personal Story appe…

In this episode we’re summing up 2018, discussing our failures and success! How are we going to improve and become more focused in 2019, what did we learn about ourselves and about life? Which fears have we overcome? To help you get your goals sorted, organised and to get started with a proper plan and… The post Welcome 2019! appeared first on Acti…

It's time to pull out your notes from January, and take a moment to seriously consider your progress when it comes to achieving your dreams! Before you set out to do this though, keep in mind one important fact: the goals you set for yourself – they are yous and yours alone. No one else… The post 032 | Quarter year check-in! appeared first on Actio…

They say the average millionaire has 7 different income streams. I think those who are rich in happiness also have many income streams. The post 031 | Deadlines appeared first on Action For Wellness. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! We'd love to continue the conversation, so please follow us on social media https://www.instagram.com/…

Sasha broke up with her boyfriend at the time and found inspiration.She decided to use her dark sense of humor, and make herself a break-up card to cheer herself up. Guess what? Since that breakup, she's sold over 30,000 cards! The post 030 | Laughter is the best medicine! appeared first on Action For Wellness. Thank you so much for listening to ou…

Want to know first about our next episode? Want to get special bonuses and free content? Subscribe Here Sometimes everyone needs a little break from life. Be it a short getaway overseas or to a local hotel, be it having a drink and letting go. It's there, whether we choose to ignore it or not.… The post 029 | Blowing Off Steam appeared first on Act…

You need to find a way to do things that inspire you every single day. Seriously. Look for flowers, play with your kids, watch the sunset, listen to music, cook, knit, dance... whatever it is that allows all the crazy ideas questions and thoughts to pop into your mind. It's what feeds your soul. The post 028| Get inspired! appeared first on Action …

We have so many things in our life to be thankful for and happy about =) In today’s episode we discuss our circles of influence, which are always around us and for better or worse, have a substantial effect on how we see ourselves, our lives, our achievements… We discuss the two types of people… The post 027 | Circles of influence appeared first on…

Sometimes in life you are forced to make a choice- are you going to survive this or are you going to try your best to thrive with this. That's what we're talking about in this interview with Gemma Boak, from www.thisscientistsays.com with you. Gemma was diagnosed at six years old with psoriasis and spent her life getting… The post 026 | Thriving ov…

In this episode, we talk about how decluttering can help you get more than just your possessions under control, but also how to turn that process of refining your life into a journey of self-acceptance and love. The post 025 |The simple joy of decluttering appeared first on Action For Wellness. Thank you so much for listening to our podcast! We'd l…

Today we’re discussing how we can make the most out of things in our lives, invest more of ourselves into the things we’re doing and pushing up the glass ceiling. So often we, unconsciously, set our own limits at a place where we feel comfortable although we can easily break these and go so much… The post 024 | Going all-in appeared first on Action…

Are you hoping that 2018 will be the year you finally stick to your goals and make your dreams come true? To get this year started in the best possible way, Maya and I have decided to start a free challenge, with a month of positive affirmations!! We will publish a new positive affirmation every single… The post 023: Positive affirmations appeared …

As we said, this podcast idea came after listening to this Ted talk by Mariano Sigman and Dan Ariely, who were talking about how groups can make better decisions. It got me thinking that we can only arrive at a group decision if we talk to one another, something we seem to be doing less and… The post 022: Having better conversations appeared first …

Towards the end of the year, it’s time to stop for a moment and take a look at the year we’re about to finish. Have we accomplished what we’d hoped to? What was it that worked and what didn’t, how can we use this to our advantage? In today’s episode we review all this and… The post 021: learning from the past year appeared first on Action For Welln…

Eidetics is easier to experience than to explain, don't worry- Wendy does take us through this journey in the episode! But here's what we can say: an eidetic image is a type of vivid mental image, not necessarily derived from an actual event or memory, which is used as a vision, as a source of new thought and feeling. Eidetics allows us access to w…

We all know that goal setting is important, but how can we set goals that motivate us instead of sending chills down our spine and making us feel unworthy? Well, we've all encountered both goals. When I started out my Master's degree I was terrified and was experiencing a whole heap of "I'm not good enough"… The post 019: Creating goals and expecta…

So what does it mean to give thanks for what we have? How does being appreciative make things change? What is it in our mindset that can be so easily changed and have such a huge impact on our lives? In today's episode, we discuss how impactful it can be to stop and give thanks for ALL the things in our lives, whether they feel good or not! The pos…

Today we interview Jamie Michaels, author (Canoe Boys, Christie Pits – click the links to back the project today!!), cage-fighter and helicopter firefighter, located in Winnipeg Canada and who also happens to be our cousin 😊 We decided we had to interview Jamie because he is one of the few people we know who actually,… The post 017: Living the Drea…

Preparing yourself for winter – making sure that now the days are shorter and you’re getting tired earlier, you’re still actually making sure that you are eating properly, that you’re doing what you can to avoid the winter blues (well, some of us may think that’s not really possible- but at least make it more… The post 016: Preparing Yourself For W…

We all come across different types and scales of conflicts, on a daily basis. In this episode we will discuss different techniques and ways of dealing with conflicts - although we may not be able to resolve or stop all conflict (not quite world peace yet (: ), but will certainly help you handle and try… The post 015: Conflict resolution appeared fi…

I think we all know the horrible feeling we get every once in a while, the feeling of just being stuck. We all meet times when we feel the burden is too much to carry, no matter which way we look all we see are closed doors. That's what we're talking about in this episode:… The post 014: Getting unstuck appeared first on Action For Wellness. Thank …

Every once in a while, having a good clean up is the best thing to uplift your spirit. Sometimes, out possessions can weigh us down like long to-do lists that never get done. It's too easy to get bogged down by possessions! Be it the pile of unread magazines (you still intend to read someday,… The post 013: Out with the old and in with the new… app…

Last week we discussed planning... but what happens when you've done all the planning and still don't get the outcome you were hoping for? Today we discuss rolling with the punches, re-framing failure and how to learn from it towards our next success, and most importantly - finding joy regardless of the outcome. We all… The post 012: Re-framing fai…

What has organisation got to do with inspiration? Why should you get organised and what does "getting organised" even mean? What we've come to understand is, that if you don't have order in your days, you don't have order in your weeks and months, and that means you're likely unable to ensure you're prioritising the things… The post 011: Organising…

The summer holidays are coming to an end, and while you may be reading that with a sigh of relief, there's still that one small matter of getting the kids settled back into school/pre-school/nursery... What are the things we should be thinking of in advance? Is it possible to get through this with ease and… The post 010: End of the summer holidays …

Today is a very special episode, as Nava is away on holiday with her family so Maya invited a very special guest to the show, who is not only a good friend and colleague but also a specialist with a unique depth of knowledge when it comes to female fertility: Sandro Graca. Sandro is a… The post 009- Health and fertility appeared first on Action For…