Why Menopause Causes Weight Gain and What You Can Do About It
Menopause and weight gain often go hand in hand, making this life stage a significant challenge for many women. As you transition through perimenopause—the phase before menopause marked by declining reproductive hormones—you may notice frustrating symptoms like brain fog, mood swings, sleep disturbances, hot flashes, and, yes, weight gain.
Removing Gut Health Offenders: A Practical Approach
In this post, we’ll dive into the first step of the
5R approach to optimising gut health: Remove.
This phase is all about identifying and eliminating the factors that may be compromising your digestive system. By removing stressors, toxins, and inflammatory foods, you can pave the way for a healthier gut. Below, I’ll walk you through what may need to be removed and how to approach this process in a balanced, sustainable way.
Unlocking Your Health Potential with Genetic Methylation Testing
In recent years, genetic testing has become an essential tool for those looking to optimise their health and address specific concerns. Among the many types of genetic tests available, genetic methylation testing has gained popularity, especially here in Cape Town. This type of testing offers valuable insights into how your genes may be affecting your overall well-being. In this post, I’ll explore what genetic methylation testing is, why it may be useful, and how it fits into a comprehensive approach to health.
Boost Your Gut Health: Valuable Insights and Practical Tips from a Dietitian
Discover valuable insights and practical tips for optimizing your gut health from dietitian Stephanie Rouillard and Meg Lagerwey. Learn about the importance of gut health, how it affects your overall well-being, and actionable steps you can take to improve your digestive wellness. Enhance your diet and lifestyle with expert advice from a holistic approach to gut health.
What impacts gut health?
A healthy gut is the cornerstone of overall well-being. In this vlog, Steph Rouillard, Dietitian Nutritionist, discusses what impacts gut health. She breaks down the possible root causes of your gut issues.
Is your gut leaky?
A healthy gut is the cornerstone of overall well-being. In this vlog, Steph Rouillard, Dietitian Nutritionist, discusses a ‘leaky gut’ and what it could mean for your health.
How to know if your gut is healthy
A healthy gut is the cornerstone of overall well-being. In this vlog, Steph Rouillard, Dietitian Nutritionist, discusses the key indicators of a healthy gut.
Why care about gut health?
Embarking on a journey toward holistic wellness inevitably places gut health at the forefront. Here, Steph Rouillard, Registered Dieitian, breaks down the importance of your gut in five key aspects.
Gut Health Defined
Stephanie Rouillard, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, explains what the gut is. This is the first step to learning about gut health.
The 4 best nutrients in eggs for a glowing skin
The 4 best nutrients in eggs for a glowing skin
2 fats that ‘make or break’ an inflammatory diet
Your intake of Omega 6 to Omega 3 fat is the most important nutritional ratio for an anti-inflammatory diet. Learn how to get in more Omega 3 today.