As a registered Health Coach and Therapist, I work with people like you who want to get the best out of life. Improved energy, health, and a renewed zest so you can get the most out of the things you enjoy.
Perhaps you know that your not quite firing on all cylinders, but by taking the first step back towards taking control of niggling health problems feels like to much to do on your own. So you put it further down your list of priorites - again!
Are you looking for a game changer that lifts your focus and energy levels, without disrupting your busy diary?
Maybe it's juggling all the demands on your 'to do list', and meeting deadlines, that leaves you feeling drained?
Has the weight crept up when you wern't looking? Have you had enough, and ready to feel better about yourself?
Do you wake in the morning, not feeling ready for the day? Emotions all over the place? You don't like feeling like this, no get-up-and-go, an maybe a little bit invisible? Do ou feel like someone has stolen the real you? So lets get back to the real you.
Let me help you become the very best version of yourself. I'll show you how to take important, yet manageable steps to regain control of your health and waistline. Leaving you with more energy than you thought possible, with decreased measurements,a nd a more relaxed state of mind.
I am determined that getting older doesn't meant the begining of the end. I firmly believe in 'ageing well', and staying out of the doctors surgery. That's always assuming you can get an appointment!
My own health philosophy is to take as much personal responsibility for remaining well, healthy and strong for as long as possible. I don't want my life to be sprinkled with a cocktail of prescribed medications if it can be avoided. I prefer my cocktails in a glass!
There’s a lot to like about getting older.
You’ve made most of the silly mistakes you’re going to (and survived), You’ve likely got more time on your hands since your children have flown the nest (or are at least at a more self-sufficient stage), You now have the confidence to care much less about what other people think of you and no longer suffer fools, You may find that you have more money in the bank to do with as you wish, and since the desire for more and better has diminished, you’re calmer and more content.
But do you find yourself wishing ‘if only...’ in relation to your health and wellness?
You may wonder where your energy and vitality has gone, Your skin may have lost its dewy glow and freshness, Your digestion may be more troublesome than it’s been in years, and you want to ensure you’re taking care of your long-term health, so there are no nasty surprises lurking around the corner.
I want to let you know that the food you eat matters more than you think. What and how you eat influences every area of your health and eating the right diet for YOU coupled with some positive lifestyle changes, like getting the sleep you need and managing stress, will help you feel like a new person.
There’s no reason that you cannot feel fabulous at any age, if you take the right actions, and it’s my pleasure, as a health coach to motivate and support my clients to do just that. Of course, working one-to-one means I can create a nutrition and lifestyle strategy built around your exact needs. I’m going to share 6 of the most common things that come up for my clients, and how you can use the immense power of good nutrition to lead a long and healthy life.
Fix your digestion
As you get older, some very important changes take place that can alter the way you digest your food.
Stomach Acid
With age, the body produces less stomach acid. This is needed to break down protein in your food. Low stomach acid is linked to a variety of gastrointestinal problems, including Helicobacter pylori infection, dysbiosis, food allergies and intolerance, rheumatoid arthritis, acne rosacea, asthma, and decreased secretion of intrinsic factor, a chemical required for vitamin B12 absorption.
Heartburn and Indigestion
These become more common as we age. Contrary to public belief this – in the majority of cases – is a result of too little stomach acid, not too much. Because of that, many people take over-the-counter meds to neutralise stomach acid or are even prescribed a proton pump inhibitor (PPI) medication that blocks stomach acid production. The drug’s name usually ends in “-ole”, such as Lansoprazole or Omeprazole.
As a result, vitamin B12 deficiency is common, especially in older people, and unfortunately it can be the single underlying reason for anxiety and depression. If you have been prescribed a PPI, do not stop the medication without your doctor’s help and support. Stopping the drug can result in ‘rebound reflux’ – heartburn that is much worse than before – so you should only come off it in a controlled way. If you are found to be deficient in vitamin B12, but you have a condition that requires you to remain on PPI long term, your doctor may be able to support you with regular B12 injections.
Digestive Enzymes
The stomach and intestines secrete enzymes that help break down the food further. You guessed it, these enzymes are reduced as you age, too – not least because enzyme secretion depends on adequate stomach acid levels. The result of one or both of the above can be bloating, belching or flatulence after meals, undigested food in the stool, indigestion, and diarrhoea or constipation. The good news is that targeted supplements are available that can improve symptoms of both, but these should be recommended by an experienced nutrition practitioner.
Vitamin D
This is important for digestive function and affects all organs involved in the digestive process, including making stomach acid. The older you get, the more likely you are to be deficient in vitamin D, simply because you lose some of your body’s natural ability to make it. That extra holiday in the sunshine is important, along with supplementation (and finding the right dosage for you, based on functional testing is key).
Constipation
As the digestion starts to slow down, constipation can become a problem. Some types of medications may include constipation as a side effect. These include calcium channel blockers for high blood pressure and narcotic painkillers. Increased inactivity also plays a part.
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