by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | autoimmunity, women's health and hormones
Autoimmunity is increasing. And women are at a higher risk. But, why are autoimmune diseases more common in women, and could this provide a clue as to why the incidence is rising? Of course, whether someone develops an autoimmune condition depends on many factors. We...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | detoxification
Detox plans are all the rage at this time of year. A New Year – a new you! I get it. And especially after a period of overindulgence over the Christmas holidays, many people are ready to tone it back and get on track. Eat more healthily. exercise more, drink...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | gut health and digestion
For decades most people have believed that eating low fat was the healthy choice. Now, finally this myth is being overturned. We now know that certain fats can make a contribution to a healthy diet. People are changing their food habits and are adding back foods with...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | headaches and migraine
The good news is that more than half of women report improvements in their migraines during pregnancy. Unfortunately, you won’t know if you are one of the lucky ones until you’re pregnant. Since migraine medication can be harmful to an unborn child, ideally it should...
by Nikki Hawkes | Nov 13, 2023 | gut health and digestion
This is the second part in a series of posts. The first article covered What causes bloating, and this one follows up with how to get rid of bloating. Though relieving the symptom of bloating is important, as with many chronic health concerns to make a permanent...