by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
Have you ever eaten a food with no problem, only to react to exactly the same food another day? Perhaps you’ve also noticed that symptoms are worse when you’re stressed, tired, unwell or at certain times of your menstrual cycle. It can be frustrating when...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
Practical Ways to Support Sleep, Focus and Wellbeing During Exam Season Exam season can be a stressful time for many teenagers. Along with the pressure to perform well at school, many young people are also juggling friendships, after school activities, part-time jobs...
by Sophie Shields Brown | Uncategorized
This exercise is designed to help calm your nervous system when you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed, disconnected, or caught up in racing thoughts. It gently brings your attention back to the present moment by using your senses. Take a slow, comfortable breath and...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
I regularly talk to people who experience dry skin during winter. One man even told me he went to the doctor with a rash on his back. The doctor took one look at his back and said, “That’s not a rash. You just stand under the hot water in your shower for too long!”...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
The Mediterranean diet is often described as one of the healthiest eating patterns in the world. In fact, it has been studied for decades for its potential role in supporting heart health, healthy ageing, brain function, digestion, and overall wellbeing. Unlike many...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
If you clicked on this article, you probably already know what anxiety and overwhelm feel like. You also don’t need a long explanation about stress hormones or a perfectly curated morning routine right now. So instead of adding more “information” to your brain, this...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
Understanding seasonal mood changes, SAD, and how to support your body as the days grow shorter. You’ve probably noticed it already — the mornings are a little darker, the evenings arrive earlier, and somewhere in your body you feel the pull to slow down. Maybe...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
Iridology is one of those naturopathic tools that often sparks curiosity. You might be fascinated, or sceptical, and maybe you have simply never heard of it before. To keep it simple, iridology just involves observing the patterns, colours, and structures of the iris...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
Easter is a time for chocolate, hot cross buns, connection, and a little indulgence. However, for many people, it can also bring energy crashes, mood swings, and that familiar “why did I eat so much?” feeling. The good news is — you don’t need to avoid sugar...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Uncategorized
Across cultures and continents, a clear pattern has emerged: when people return to their traditional ways of eating, health often improves. Long before nutrition trends and ultra-processed foods, humans ate according to land, season, climate, and culture — and our...
