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In recent years, research has highlighted a surprising yet powerful contributor to athletic performance: the gut microbiome. This diverse community of microorganisms plays a vital role not only in digestion but also in energy production, immune function, and...

It starts with a sigh as you step on the scale. The number seems to creep up no matter what you do. You’ve cut calories, you’ve tried to exercise more, and yet, despite your best efforts, the weight around your midsection refuses to budge. Fatigue seems to be your new...

In the winter of 2022, I found myself craving a challenge, something to push me out of my comfort zone. I had just achieved a big move to Austin, gotten the kids settled into school and was now looking for that next big thing. I had been reading Winter Swimming by...

From the moment we are born, our gut becomes the foundation of our immune system. As a newborn passes through the birth canal, it is exposed to its first wave of beneficial bacteria—primarily species like Lactobacillus and Bifidobacteria. These bacteria are among the...

As women, we’re often told that High-Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the secret to fat loss, energy boosts, and quick, efficient workouts. But the reality is, many of us are missing the mark when it comes to understanding how to truly benefit from...

When it comes to hydration, women face unique challenges that fluctuate with the menstrual cycle. The complex interplay between estrogen and progesterone, two key sex hormones, has a profound effect on fluid balance, particularly in the second half of the cycle....

During  the most challenging periods of the COVID pandemic, I gave a talk at Core Collective Singapore on multidisciplinary approaches to sleep. This discussion came at a critical time when many individuals were struggling with their sleep. In this talk, I delved into...

Bone health is often seen as something primarily affecting women, especially after menopause when estrogen levels drop. However, studies have shown that bone health is a crucial issue for both men and women, and the role of hormones like estrogen and testosterone is...

Menopause is a natural transition in a woman's life, but the symptoms that accompany it can be challenging. Among these, hot flashes—or “hot flushes”—are one of the most common and disruptive. It’s important to understand that hot flashes are not merely a symptom of...

Today blog is about one of my favourite adaptogens, Holy Basil.  I have been using some form of adaptogens since my late 20’s and my marathon running days. I initially felt “weak”  for needing them only to later learn that adaptogens have been used in history for...

This blog stems from a personal passion for the well-being of our children, especially as summer holidays wind down and the school year approaches. It's more important than ever to focus on maintaining healthy sleep habits. Recently, sleep deprivation among teenagers...

For years, women have voiced concerns about how peri-menopause and menopause seem to dull their once sharp minds. In fact, 60% of women going through peri-menopause experience some form of cognitive difficulty, yet these struggles are often dismissed as just a normal...