by Sophie Shields Brown | Food, Iron, Minerals
Are you low in iron and want to know the best food sources? First of all, what is iron and why is it important? It helps to transport oxygen around the body, and as our cells and tissues all require oxygen, iron is essential for life. It is also important for...
by Sophie Shields Brown | Detox, detoxification, Food, Grain free, Gut Health, Low Carb, Organic Foods, Protein rich, Recipes, Snacks
Ingredients; 350 g raw whole almonds, macadamias or walnuts (or a combination of all) 20 fresh dates, pitted 1 x tablespoon coconut oil 1/4 cup chopped sulphur free apricots (optional) 3 generous tablespoons of raw cacao powder or carob powder 1 teaspoon...
by Sophie Shields Brown | Adrenal fatigue, Fight or Flight, Panic Attacks, Stress
Stress and Adrenal Fatigue…aka Long-Term Fight or Flight The fight or flight response is a direct result of adrenaline being released into the bloodstream. Anything that causes stress to the body will trigger a fight or flight response – being time poor,...
by Sophie Shields Brown | Adrenal fatigue, Blood Pressure, Burnout, Inflammation, Stress
Stress leads to adrenal fatigue (or eventually burnout) by affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA). Here’s how; The hypothalamus produces vasopressin and corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH). The hypothalamus is also responsible for the...
by Sophie Shields-Brown | Adrenal fatigue, Blood Pressure, Burnout, Inflammation, Stress
Stress leads to adrenal fatigue (or eventually burnout) by affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA). Here’s how; The hypothalamus produces vasopressin and corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH). The hypothalamus is also responsible for the...
