Today we're talking about 9 of my favourite herbal teas, what health benefits they possess, and how to use them to elevate your well-being. To read the full description please click here ...

I moved back to the UK from the middle east, where it's hot, and the food traditions are very different indeed! It's  been an interesting process to try and put my finger on some of the things that happened when I got here, in terms of...

In today's episode, we talk about heartburn! What is it, why does it happen, and how can we treat it? Naturopathy suggests that in situations of heartburn, we will always want to combine three main elements: diet, lifestyle...

Snacking can be a great way to refuel and recharge during the day, but it's important to choose wisely to ensure that you are fuelling your body with the nutrients it needsWhat most of us struggle with, in my experience...

Anti-nutrients are substances in food that reduce the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals.In this episode, we  discuss what anti-nutrients are, the effects of excessive consumption, and ways to reduce or neutralise their e...

I know you've heard that you can boost your immune system through healthy lifestyle changes? Probably lots of times, right? But could it really be that easy? The answer might surprise you. As we head into winter and a potential new ...

Sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health and well-being, but many of us struggle to get enough rest at night. If you’re having trouble getting quality sleep, there are steps you can take to get yourself into the best...

Ischaemic heart disease is the amongst the leading causes of death in the United Kingdom in men and women.What exactly is a heart attack?The progression of heart disease is determined by the progression of atherosclerosis (...

Building and maintaining healthy bones is of course an issue that is important to all of us.I often see patients in my clinic who are in the early stages of osteoporosis, and who ask how the process can be slowed down or stopped...

After talking a bit the other week about what a ketogenic diet is, opening the door to a pretty interesting discussion with some patients about the body's use of sugar, I th...

You have showered, soaped up, sprayed yourself with perfume, put your make-up on, and you feel as clean as possible ...You may look wonderful, but what's going on inside your body? You have just covered yourselves with an unknown ...

In recent years I have heard more and more people talking about a ketogenic diet, and more and more patients are asking if this is the right diet for them.You know, of course, that I will not give you an unequivocal answer here, because ...

When should I take supplements? How long? How do I know if the supplement is working?In my first meeting with new patients, I always ask for a list of all the supplements they are taking. I am often surprised by the length of these lists...

Kids can be ridiculously stubborn when it comes to eating vegetables, and when they are allowed to choose what to eat - cakes and cookies will win most of the time. Getting children to eat more vegetable can seem like an endless ba...

I love grounding. It’s a simple, easy, fun, and  free method everyone can use literally right now to improve their health. What is it? Grounding, also known as earthing, is literally reconnecting to the earth: i.e. ...

 You’ve heard the saying: “you are what you eat” right? A more accurate sentiment though, is “you are what your microbiome eats”! The lining of our gut is covered in organisms which create a micro-ecosystem called the mi...

Talking about hydration!The truth is that you don’t need to make a big “effort” to be dehydrated. A lot of us live that way constantly throughout our lives.  If your body lost only 1.5-2% of the water that it usually conta...

It's spring time! The days get longer, the weather is warming up, spring is approaching and everyone starts spring cleaning the house and refreshing their wardrobe. And what else happens in the spring? Along with the spring come sedu...

There is an old formula that says: If I want to lose weight, I need to eat fewer calories than I expend. If I take in more calories than I expend (through my regular daily activities) then I will gain weight, and if I take in less, I wil...

Emotional Eating: From Slavery to FreedomHow do our emotions relate to and influence our dietary choices? How does the food we eat change our mood?Emotional eating is a hot topic right now, probably because after trying all...

Am I eating enough protein?If I eat less meat, won’t I have a protein deficiency?Maybe I should add protein powder to my daily diet?Should I switch to a paleo diet?I can say myself that one of the questions I was asked most freq...

 Artificial SweetenersWelcome back to another episode of naturopath's corner. I'm Maya, as you know, and today I want to talk about one of the questions that I get asked the most often in clinic and that is, what abo...

Today we're going to be talking about how much fruit is too much fruit. Spoiler alert: for the most of us - it's not a thing. Too much fruit is not a problem most of us will struggle with. This is a question that I ge...

Today we’re discussing fad diets – we’re all used to hearing about all the different new and fantastic, life changing, diets and detoxes. But do these things have downsides to them? What might they be? We all want to be a part of the latest and...

Today’s episode is more emotional than usual. Emotional but so important! Today Maya will share the story of her friend, Flori, who was killed while crossing the road on her way to pick up her son from kindergarten. We decided to dedicate this ...