Finally, a Name that Matches the Condition!
One in eight women worldwide lives with a condition that has long been misunderstood, underdiagnosed, and stigmatised (1). For decades, it carried a name that misled both patients and doctors: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS (2). The name suggested cysts on the ovaries were central, when in fact many women diagnosed had no cysts at […]
National Breakfast Day: The 100-Year-Old Myth Behind “The Most Important Meal of the Day”
Every year on 18 March, the phrase “National Breakfast Day” pops up across media channels, a marketing-friendly celebration of the meal many of us were told we should never skip. It’s the meal that supposedly kick-starts metabolism, fuels the brain, and sets the tone for the day. And of course, it’s the meal we’ve all […]
Rethinking Chocolate Gifts This Valentine’s Day
As Valentine’s Day approaches, the tradition of gifting chocolates and other sweet treats emerges once again, almost always overshadowing healthier choices. This tradition, stemming as far as the Victorian era, where chocolate was associated with romance and luxury, has become very common for Valentine’s Day. Similar patterns arise during the Easter season and other special […]
Healthy Hearts, Healthy Futures
September is World Heart Awareness Month, a time to reflect on the global burden of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death worldwide, responsible for an estimated 17.9 million deaths annually (World Health Organization, 2023). Despite advances in medicine, lifestyle-related risk factors such as poor diet, obesity, type 2 diabetes, and hypertension remain key […]
Raising Healthy Kids in a Junk Food World
This week, UNICEF released a sobering report (1): childhood obesity has officially overtaken underweight as the most common form of malnutrition worldwide. Almost 1 in 10 school-aged children is now living with obesity. It’s a shocking statistic, but a worrying reality, made even more concerning by the fact that many parents and caregivers don’t always […]
Cracking the Code on Perimenopause Hormones, Inflammation, and the Right Diet
Perimenopause often feels like your body changed the rules overnight. One day you’re coasting along, and the next you’re dealing with hot flashes, brain fog, restless sleep, or that stubborn weight that seems to settle right around the middle (1,2,3). None of this is “all in your head.” These shifts are tied to real changes […]
The Vicious Cycle: How PCOS and Insulin Resistance Feed Each Other (and What You Can Do About It)
Introduction If you’re living with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), you may feel as though you’ve been bombarded with advice, much of it contradictory. It can be overwhelming to navigate, especially when so many people seem to have an opinion about your body. The reality is that PCOS is far more complex than it is often […]
Whole Body Health: A Balanced Approach to Wellbeing
When we think about health, it’s common to get caught up in the physical aspects – fitness, weight, and the like. But health encompasses so much more than that. Whole body health recognizes that our physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being are all deeply interconnected. Therefore, to thrive, we need to nurture each of these […]
Women’s Health and hormones across the lifespan: The critical role of nutrition
Throughout her life, a woman’s health is intricately shaped by the flow of her hormones. From the onset of puberty to the transition into menopause, hormonal shifts regulate everything from fertility and bone density to mood, metabolism, and body composition. Yet, despite their profound influence, the role of hormones is often overlooked in conventional health […]
World Obesity Day 2025: A Call to Transform Systems for Healthier Lives
On March 4, 2025, the global community observes World Obesity Day, focusing on the theme “Changing Systems, Healthier Lives.” This day highlights the urgent need to tackle the systemic factors fuelling the escalating obesity epidemic worldwide (1). Global Perspective: A Growing Health Crisis Around the world, rates of obesity have reached alarming levels, with projections […]