Trauma and Weight Loss
Why do so many people know exactly what they should eat, yet still struggle to lose weight? The answer may have far less to do with willpower than we’ve been led to believe. In this article, we explore how trauma, chronic stress, attachment patterns and the nervous system can influence eating behaviours, metabolism and body weight, and how an integrative approach combining nutrition, EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), attachment-informed therapy and acupuncture can help address the underlying causes, not just the symptoms.
Menopause Is More Than Hormones: Why a Bigger Picture Matters
Midlife hormonal changes can affect far more than cycles and hot flushes. This article explores the broader physiological, neurological, and emotional shifts that occur during menopause, and why addressing only hormones may leave many symptoms unresolved.
Detoxification Is Not a Trend, It’s a Biological Reset
A calm, science-backed look at what detoxification really means. This blog explains how the liver, gut, kidneys, and lymph system work together, why extreme cleanses don’t work, and how gentle daily habits create a true biology reset for more energy, better digestion, and a lighter, clearer body.
The Holiday Slow-Down Effect: Why Good Habits Break So Easily?
The holidays don’t just shift your schedule. They can shift your whole internal rhythm. As routines loosen and emotional load rises, even your strongest habits can suddenly feel fragile. This blog unpacks why good habits slip so easily at the end of the year, what’s happening inside your body and nervous system, and how to create gentle anchors that keep you steady through the chaos.
The Mind That Never Rests
The Mind That Never Rests explores how chronic stress silently reshapes your hormones, energy, and emotions, from cortisol’s hidden impact on metabolism to why women often feel the imbalance first. Blending Chinese Medicine and modern biology, this piece unpacks how stillness, sensory fasting, and rhythm can restore both hormonal harmony and inner calm. It’s a reminder that healing doesn’t come from doing more it comes from finally letting your body exhale.
Behind the scenes: the stories behind my best-seller
I was inspired to write this book by many of my patients, who struggle with their weight for various reasons.