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  • Diversify Your Gut

    by Lauren Groves

    Did you know your gut health has a direct link to your mood, immunity and wellbeing?

    Gut microbiomes vary significantly from one individual to another, but the more plant-based foods an individual consumes in their diet each week; the more diverse and the healthier their gut microbiomes become.

    Consuming a diet with a variety of different plant foods promotes proliferation of different species of gut bacteria; this is because different species feed off different foods in our diet.

    A more diverse microbiome is associated with improved health and lower disease risk so in order to obtain these benefits aim to eat 30 different plant foods per week.

    Sounds impossible? Plant foods include fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains. So start counting and see how many different plant foods you can eat per week.

  • Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Chronic Fatigue

    by Lauren Groves
    You may have heard of mitochondrial dysfunction in relation to chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), but what exactly is it? In short, mitochondrial dysfunction occurs when the mitochondria (the powerhouses of the cells) are not able to produce enough energy for the body to function properly. This can lead to a host of symptoms, including fatigue, brain fog, muscle pain, and more.

  • The Link Between Gut Dysfunction and Chronic Fatigue

    by Lauren Groves
    Most people are aware of the connection between the gut and the brain, but did you know that there is also a link between gut dysfunction and chronic fatigue? That's right - if you're struggling with chronic fatigue, it could be due to an imbalance in your gut flora. In this post, we'll explore the connection between gut health and chronic fatigue in more detail.

  • What is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

    by Lauren Groves
    Most of us have experienced fatigue at some point in our lives. We may have been working long hours, caring for small children, or going through a particularly stressful period. But for those suffering from chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS), fatigue is more than just a temporary feeling; it is a debilitating condition that can last for months or even years.

  • Why Have I Got Chronic Fatigue (And Others Don’t)?

    by Lauren Groves
    When you have chronic fatigue, it’s natural to feel jealous of your healthy friends. The level of symptom severity even varies among people with the syndrome, with the most serious cases being house-bound. But why do some people develop chronic fatigue and others, even with the same exposures, don’t get it? The answer is likely due to variations in our genes that affect our immune system function.

  • Chronic fatigue: how to treat it

    by Lauren Groves
    Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a chronic illness with debilitating symptoms which can make it difficult for sufferers to function on a day to day basis. Chronic fatigue is also known as ME, which stands for myalgic encephalomyelitis. ME and CFS are very similar conditions but they do differ. ME implies that there is immune system involvement and high levels of inflammation that is causing their profound fatigue.

  • Reset Your Circadian Rhythm

    by Lauren Groves

    Our brain and body clocks work together to create our circadian system which sets our sleep and wake cycles, as well as our energy levels.

    Many things can affect how well our circadian clocks function and by optimising these areas we can prime our circadian clocks to work optimally.

  • Energy Superfoods - Berries

    by Lauren Groves
    They may taste sweet but the benefits are even sweeter!

    Eating more berries is a great way to curb your sweet tooth. Not only that but the health benefits are even better!

    Which berries should you be adding to your diet?

  • Is Candida contributing to your fatigue?

    by Lauren Groves

    The most common causes of Candida overgrowth are antibiotic use, steroid medications and the contraceptive pill. Unfortunately antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria which allows opportunistic microorganisms, such as candida, to proliferate in the gut.

    Once candida becomes overgrown it can suppress the immune system and disrupt the gut resulting in immune and digestive dysfunction.

  • Energy Nutrients For Fatigue

    by Lauren Groves
    Treating chronic fatigue involves supplementation with nutrients that aren’t typically seen as “essential”, or that your body requires in higher amounts. These include d-ribose, coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), and carnitine. All three play vital roles in the function of your mitochondria, which are your cellular power plants and are impaired in cases of chronic fatigue syndrome.

  • Foundations for Overcoming Fatigue

    by Lauren Groves

    All of us experience fatigue from time to time, but when it becomes chronic, it can be debilitating. Implementing the following stratagies can help to lay a strong foundation to begin your recovery from fatigue.

     

  • What Causes Chronic Fatigue?

    by Lauren Groves

    Chronic fatigue syndrome is more than just feeling tired. It’s a persistent, long-term lack of energy for even everyday tasks, and doesn’t get better with rest. Other chronic fatigue symptoms include immune dysregulation, digestive problems, cognitive impairment, and muscle and joint pain.

    To start reducing the severity of chronic fatigue, we must first find the underlying causes and address them. Read on to learn about how the causes go far beyond bad genes or bad luck.