What you need to know about COVID-19 if you are pregnant
Hot off the press the world talking about COIVD-19, the pneumonia-causing virus that was first reported as an outbreak in WuHan China at the end of 2019. Viruses are thought of as ‘molecular pirates or wizards’, as they are cunning and sneaky in the way they replicate...
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Five Herbs for Stressed and Busy Mums
With school and day care closures upon us, we are at the epitome of juggling acts right now. Your to-do list may feel like it is never ending and free-time may begin to feel like a very distant memory! Luckily for us, another mother we know (Mother Nature) is one very...
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How your nervous system can suppress your immunity
Our bodies are amazing functioning machines. Did you know that when the body is faced with a challenge, it responds to this by turning on adaptive pathways until the challenge or threat has passed? These major stressors can trigger our ‘flight or fight’ response; some...
read moreCOVID-19 Research and how to support your immunity during these sensitive times
At Studio You, we will support you in these challenging times of COVID-19, but we also will not add to any hysteria and confusion about this virus. As a research based clinic we are closely following the data coming out of China. What we have seen is some very...
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Worried about the Coronavirus? Top up on these Immune Boosting foods
Many people are worrying about the spread of the Coronavirus here in Australia. There has been a lot of contradictory information (and hype!) in the media. It's important to speak to your health care professional if you have any concerns and refer to guidelines...
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Immune Boosting Soup Recipe
This delicious recipe is a regular staple in our household as it freezes well and makes a perfect quick lunch or light dinner. Food as Medicine Here's why the ingredients are perfect for immune boosting goodness: Chicken - perfect protein to support your production of...
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A Tagine to Boost Your Mood & Reduce your Inflammation
Turmeric, saffron & ginger chicken tagine with preserved lemons, Sicilian olives and zesty greens This is a classic Moroccan tagine dish that I have tweaked and added to in order to enhance its medicinal and nutritional properties. I love cooking food that...
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5 Natural Solutions for Period Cramps
(Originally published on the Nourished Natural Health blog) Every month, so many women suffer horrific period-related symptoms. If your mum/aunt/sister also grew up with painful periods, you were likely told this was “normal”. The truth is, while period pain is...
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How a low fibre diet can deplete your gut bacteria
Key Message Low fibre diets can lead to a decrease in gut bacteria which is vital to maintaining good health. Action Points Be mindful and make simple changes to your everyday life. Include high fibre foods to your diet such as oats, lentils, beans and spinach....
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6 foods to remove from your diet now
GLUTEN Putting the current “gluten free’ fad aside, I would definitely avoid Gluten, especially if you have an autoimmune condition. Research shows gluten promotes the release of a compound called Zonulin, which regulates how permeable your gut lining is. Zonulin is...
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Acupressure to get you through these relentless fires
I’m sure all of you in this amazing land have been impacted in some way by the raging bushfires. Our cities are blanketed in smoke and the air quality continues to suffer.Depending on your proximity to the fires you could be suffering the physical effects of the...
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Our top 5 Healthy summer snacks for kids
With summer fast approaching it’s time to rejoice and harness the energy of the sun. Healthy summer snacks are key to keeping your child well nourished during holiday season. Young children need energy to help them grow, develop and reach their maximum...
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Our recommended diet plan for the first, second and third trimesters
Morning sickness and cravings during pregnancy are a common occurrence. Did you know that morning sickness is the product of: placental hormones (the communication between the uterus and embryo) the increase of human chorionic gonadotropin hormones (hCG) the hormone...
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Foods & drink to make you feel great this Summer
Kinderlings Kids Radio is family-friendly kids radio for children and their grown-ups and I was delighted to be invited on their show with Shevonne Hunt to discuss what to eat and drink to make you feel great this Summer. Listen to the episode below and subscribe to...
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Morning sickness? It’s in your genes
Nausea is a common complaint in pregnancy. More commonly known as 'morning sickness', nausea, vomiting, lethargy and tiredness can clear up by the end of the first trimester, or for some women, may persist throughout the entire pregnancy. More rarely, severe vomiting...
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Combating cortisol without quitting your job!
We have all experienced stress, but did you know it could be causing you a number of other health related complaints? Up to 90% of all doctor's office visits are due to stress-related ailments! The stress hormone, cortisol, could be causing your moodiness, daytime...
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Good Eggs (Embryo Quality Part 2)
Did you know the quality of your egg is the most important factor for achieving a successful pregnancy? Coenzyme 10 (or more commonly known as CoQ10) is a natural vitamin-like substance found in our bodies, and is in small amounts in meats and seafood. As women age,...
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Top 10 Tips For a Better Nights Sleep
Do you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep? Insufficient sleep could be affecting you more than you realise. The effects of inadequate sleep can be far reaching - impacting memory, learning, creativity, productivity and emotional stability, as well as your...
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Good Eggs (Embryo Quality Part 1)
Did you know that women are born with approximately 2,000,000 eggs? By the time of their first period, this number is reduced to approximately 300,000 (Marcus and Brinsden 1996), and your egg numbers will continue to fall until menopause. Did you know that there is...
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Is a food intolerance preventing fat loss?
Do you need caffeine and sugar to give you energy? Does your belly swell up as soon as you eat something ‘you shouldn’t have’? Then perhaps you have a food intolerance. When we eat foods our bodies can’t tolerate, it triggers an inflammatory process that starts in...
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