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.
Why Isn't My Iron Improving? The Missing Piece Most Women Don't Know About
Have you been taking iron supplements for months, or even had an iron infusion, only to find your ferritin drops again? You're certainly not alone. Iron deficiency isn't always as simple as needing more iron. In this article, you'll discover why ferritin can remain low despite treatment, how a little-known hormone called hepcidin influences iron absorption, and why investigating gut health, inflammation and the underlying cause of your deficiency is essential for long-term recovery and renewed energy.