Is Your Food Affecting Your Sleep?
What you eat in the hours before bed can have a surprising effect on how well you sleep. New Zealand Naturopath and Nutritionist Tracy Cowley explains how late night eating, blood sugar, reflux and histamine may influence sleep, and why sometimes the best place to start is by looking at what is happening on your plate in the final few hours of the day.
A Naturopathic Approach to Weight Loss and Why Calories Aren't the Whole Story
Weight loss is about more than simply eating less and exercising more. New Zealand Naturopath and Nutritionist Tracy Cowley explains why calories are only one part of the picture, and how stress, sleep, muscle, protein, fibre, gut health and metabolic health can all influence the way your body regulates weight. Discover a more holistic approach to weight management that focuses on working with your body rather than fighting it.
Had a Bad Night’s Sleep? Eat A Balanced breakfast, quick!
Have you ever noticed that after a terrible night's sleep you're much hungrier and more drawn to sugar, snacks and high-energy foods? It's easy to think this is simply a lack of willpower, but poor sleep can have a much bigger effect on your appetite than you might realise.
In this article, New Zealand Naturopath and Nutritionist Tracy Cowley explains how sleep influences hunger, food reward and blood sugar regulation, and why getting enough sleep should be part of the conversation when you're struggling with cravings, weight or metabolic health.
Can Stress Cause Bloating? The Gut-Brain Connection Explained
Stress doesn't just affect your mind, it has a profound impact on your digestive system. This article explains how stress disrupts digestion, alters the gut microbiome and slows gut motility, leading to ongoing digestive discomfort. You'll also discover simple, practical strategies to calm your nervous system, support healthy digestion and begin restoring balance to your gut naturally.
NSAIDs and Gut Health: How Ibuprofen Can Affect Your Gut
Do you regularly take ibuprofen or other anti-inflammatory medications to get through your day? While these medicines can provide valuable pain relief, many people don't realise they may also be affecting the health of their digestive system. In this article, you'll discover how NSAIDs can impact the gut lining, why this matters for symptoms like bloating, reflux and IBS, the difference between ibuprofen and paracetamol, and the practical steps you can take to support gut healing while exploring the underlying causes of chronic pain.
How long does it take to restore gut health?
How long does it really take to heal your gut? If you're struggling with bloating, IBS, reflux, constipation or food intolerances, it's natural to want to know when you'll start feeling better. The truth is that gut healing looks different for everyone. In this article, you'll discover the factors that influence recovery, why quick-fix "gut resets" rarely work, and how personalised nutrition, lifestyle changes and targeted naturopathic care can help restore a calmer, healthier digestive system for the long term.