Burnout is a multifaceted syndrome comprising of mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual exhaustion. Chronic stress is the main contributing factor to burnout which is often instigated by work problems as well as parenting, relationships and caregiving. Currently a large number of people are experiencing high levels of burnout due to extremely stressful world events over […]
Background New Zealand has a long history of iodine deficiency dating back to the 1920’s. A goitre is caused by insufficient iodine intake and causes a swollen thyroid seen as a lump or swelling in the front of the neck. Varying severity of goitre were found amongst school aged children in New Zealand in the […]
Adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism are often confused because they have similar symptoms. They are linked and often if you have problems with one you will also have problems with another. Adrenal fatigue: Hypothyroidism (low thyroid): The difference between adrenal fatigue and hypothyroidism are: Hypothyroidism impacts mental health with low mood, memory loss and extreme fatigue. […]
We are excited to announce that we have had a world foremost hormones or endocrine specialist Dr Darryl Turner train some of our team in hormone health, especially thyroid optimisation. This means we are more qualified to help than ever, with your hormones and we also have a team of USA based endocrinologists to support […]
People often talk about how essential it is to get enough sleep every night, but have you ever wondered why exactly this is? While some individuals may think that if they can stay up, they can get more work done and be more productive, the opposite might actually be true - not getting enough sleep, […]
Have you ever found yourself inexplicably tired, despite having gotten enough sleep the night prior? Do you get up in the morning and remain sleepy, even after you’ve had your morning coffee? If those scenarios sound familiar, you may be dealing with chronic fatigue, and you are probably interested in natural fatigue management. Always being […]
What happens if your adrenal glands aren’t working properly? Have you been feeling tired lately, maybe more so than usual? Perhaps you’ve heard about adrenal fatigue and thought that maybe it’s the cause for your lack of energy? Adrenal fatigue occurs when your adrenal glands have problems functioning properly, but what are some symptoms and […]
Do you feel tired all of the time, despite your daily activities, routine diet and how many hours of sleep you get at night? Do you find yourself yawning in the morning, even though you got your full night’s rest and everyone else seems alright? If so, you may be an individual suffering from chronic […]
Do you feel tired all the time? Are you constantly feeling drained, no matter how many hours of sleep you get every night? If so, you may, unfortunately, be an individual suffering from chronic fatigue. If you have never heard of this condition before, you might be confused right now. Don’t worry - keep reading […]
Are you tired all the time despite making sure you get enough sleep each night? Do you often find yourself reaching for your coffee, questioning why you are so tired at this time of day? If the answer to these questions is yes, then adrenal fatigue may be a very real problem for you. Read […]