Sandy Watts

Food and lifestyle can either calm, or fuel, the fire of inflammation. Insights into inflammation Inflammation is a key part of the body’s immune system. The good 😊 Inflammation is the body’s natural protective mechanism against injury and infection. Most of us know inflammation as the pain, redness, heat and swelling that are part and […]

Eating well for health When it comes to healthy nutrition, most of us have heard the advice to eat more fibre. While there can be confusion and debate about many aspects of what constitutes a healthy diet, eating dietary fibre isn’t usually one of them. Even though we all have unique body makeups – and

As the temperature gauge takes a dive, many find themselves coughing, sneezing, sniffling, feeling run down, and extra susceptible to colds and flus. You don’t have to wait until you’re already sick to support your immunity! Taking steps to actively support your immune system throughout winter’s colder weather is the best prevention strategy, so you

Fatigue or low energy can make everything we do seem more difficult and can steal our enthusiasm and the fun from life. Difficulty concentrating, a lack of motivation, a lost desire to do things that used to bring us joy, can over time become debilitating. Fatigue is the body’s way of suggesting the need to

We may be living longer, but are we living better? The World Health Organisation estimates that the average person spends the last 20% of their life experiencing poor health. How do we improve both lifespan and health span and thrive in a healthy body for as long as possible? ‘If I’d known I was going

‘Calm down’, ‘relax’, ‘go with the flow’…When it comes to stress, that might be easier said than done! If you’re feeling stressed, you’re certainly not alone. Stress is a normal, at times overwhelming part of life. If it’s not managed properly, it has the potential to not only ruin your day, but over time, stress

If you suffer from spring-time hay fever, help is at hand… Glorious spring! Though often wild, wet, windy and chilly, the arrival of spring slowly but surely brings more sunshine into our lives. Longer daylight hours provide more opportunity to venture outside. After winter’s hibernation we have more time and inclination to reconnect with others

The New Year is an ideal time to consider a health reset involving healthy detoxification to help support recovery from the excesses of Christmas and the holiday season, and to set up for a healthy, energised year ahead, hopefully leading to a lifetime of wellness. It’s a great time of year to restart routines and

How to support your immune system through the cooler months and Covid-19 vaccinations…Why is optimal gut/digestive health important for a strong immune system? Autumn has well and truly kicked in, with cooler temperatures, fewer daylight hours, and golden leaves falling from the trees. It’s the perfect time for some nurturing self-care to ensure our immune