Many people these days admit to being totally confused about what to eat. With a whole world of information out there, it is no surprise most people are left in a pickle.

We have become addicted to quick fixes and products that give us the least amount of disruption to our day, but a perfect storm for our health. With busier lives, longer hours at work and less time at home, the whole concept of meal planning, preparation of meals from scratch and families actually sitting around a table to enjoy a meal together, can seem somewhat a distant memory.

Trusting your gut is a motto that nutritional therapist Sally Munro lives by.

After suffering from stomach issues as a teenager and being told to “ just live with it” by doctors, Sally decided to take matters into her own hands.

Through dietary and lifestyle changes, she has successfully turned her life and health around and is now on a mission to help others do the same.

Pain and inflammation are useful tools for our bodies. They alert us that something is not quite right and we should attend to this where necessary. For example, pain encountered after breaking a bone, this usually requires medical attention, the sooner the better.

A splinter requires removal, then the healing process can continue, before long we have forgotten it even happened. Inflammation such as a fever, is designed to fight off any infection or virus using heat as its weapon.

Trapping your finger in a door may result in swelling, bruising and throbbing, all signs of inflammation but this is the body’s way of sending the right tools through our blood to heal, repair and bring everything back to normal.

Summer brings all sorts of joy and excitement for a variety of reasons. Holidays at home or abroad, lighter evenings, warmer weather, beautiful blooms and so much more. For some it can spark a motivation to get active, dust off the bike that’s been sitting in the garage over winter, go for evening walks or organising picnics in the park with friends. For others however it might bring about feelings of dread especially for those who suffer from seasonal allergies, skin complaints that get irritated by the heat or those struggling with other health issues.

Ladies listen up! Whether you are 21 or 101 or anywhere in between, you and your female friends /family members could benefit from the following information…

Menopause, I’ll say it again, Menopause. Pause for a second and think about what this conjures up for you?

For me personally I thought, ah I don’t need to bother thinking about that stuff until I’m in my 50’s. Newsflash Sally and friends, we should be arming ourselves and our circles with the knowledge and understanding to support our incredible bodies throughout perimenopause, menopause and beyond.

What does it mean to really love and look after your heart?

Our hearts do a tremendous job of keeping us alive with every single precious beat. Built within a remarkable circulatory system, it knows exactly when to beat faster and get us moving out of a situation or to slow down and aid us in recovery and repair.

Sally shares her thoughts on how to live well in 2023, and create meaningful health goals you can stick to in order to live a happier, more fulfilled lifestyle

For many this is an exciting time of year, where we can get our ‘comfies’ on, get snuggled up under a blanket and watch some cheesy movies as the daylight sneaks away earlier. However, for some folks as the dark nights draw in, so can other unwanted feelings. If you struggle at this time of year, for whatever reason, please reach out to someone you can trust and get the help you need. Similarly, if you know someone is struggling, can you offer a listening, non-judgemental ear, or give a hug?

Winter is here in the Northern Hemisphere and Christmas is coming for those who choose to celebrate it. This festive season can bring up a whole host of physical, emotional and spiritual stirrings, some positive, some not. Thankfully we can influence all of these positively, if we want to.

If the big event, aka Christmas Day, makes you feel uneasy for whatever reason, please click to read for some peace of mind and alternative suggestions...