Stress doesn’t always feel like stress. It can show up as poor sleep, irritability, frequent colds or stubborn weight around the middle. Functional medicine practitioner Susan Hunter explains how the stress response works, how to tell if it’s affecting your health and simple ways to ease the load.
Should I buy a traditional or infrared sauna? A functional medicine practitioner’s comprehensive guide
Traditional vs infrared: which sauna suits your goals, space and budget? Functional medicine practitioner Nina breaks down the science so you can decide with confidence.
Softening the season: A health coach’s guide to navigating December with ease
December can feel like a pressure cooker – full calendars, rising stress, and slipping health habits. This guide shows how softening, pausing, and refocusing can help you stay grounded without guilt or burnout.
Clear the fog: Understanding and rebuilding brain health
Struggling to focus or feeling mentally flat? Brain fog often reflects deeper imbalances like inflammation, blood sugar swings, or disrupted sleep. In this article, learn how functional medicine identifies the root causes and supports lasting clarity.
Foundational habits for healing and long-term health
When faced with illness, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by complex treatment plans and interventions. However, true healing begins with the basics.
HPA axis dysfunction and chronic stress
HPA axis dysfunction and chronic stress arise from the body’s physiological response to modern stressors, which, although different from ancient threats, trigger the same hormonal reactions leading to health issues such as anxiety, depression, and metabolic disorders.
Breathing your way to better health: The benefits of the 4-7-8 technique
Your breath, as a tool, is physiologically the fastest route to access a calmer, more healing and health-promoting state. Discover why the 4-7-8 breathing technique could be one of your greatest health ‘prescriptions’.
From burnout to balance: Hidden signs and effective strategies for recovery
Functional medicine practitioner Vicki shares her personal story of burnout and how she’s reclaiming her health with self-care and going back to basics.
Fatigue. An invisible illness
Fatigued? Health coach Bee can relate. In this article, she shares her 30+ year journey of fatigue, and some steps to help with managing this invisible illness.
Epigenetics: how your environment, diet and lifestyle choices affect your health
We used to think that our genes were set in stone from birth, determining our health destiny. Yet emerging science on epigenetics reveals much more to the story.
