Low levels of some neurotransmitters, which are made by the body from amino acids, can contribute to chronic pain. Low gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) levels can result in stiff/tense and painful muscles, anxiety and feelings of being overwhelmed. Other neurotransmitters related to pain are low serotonin and low endorphins.
I have many clients who see major improvements [...]

Drink fermented beverages – they contain probiotics or good bacteria and are great for your digestion! Studies also show that probiotics help when you are depressed or anxious.  Kombucha is one example and another great one is water kefir.  And you can actually make them at home. I have to say water kefir is my favorite when it comes to home-made because [...]

(1) Eat real whole food and skip the junk food, processed foods and sugar. Simply go back to eating the way your grandparents ate!
(2) Eat breakfast and make sure to include protein (like eggs, meat, whey, fish) to help keep blood sugar levels even through the day and therefore reduce stress
(3) Also eat three meals [...]

I’m a big fan of the amazing beautiful and talented actress Charlize Theron.  I am so proud that a fellow South African has wowed Hollywood and even won an Oscar. She won her Oscar for Monster – brilliant performance, so real and quite disturbing. I also really enjoyed her in The Italian Job!  She’s been [...]

Scarlett Johansson looked absolutely stunning at the 2011 Oscars and you’ll never guess what she ate before she came – salmon!
Scarlett was interviewed on the Red Carpet and was asked: what is the most important thing about getting ready for the Oscars – the dress, the hair, the jewellery…?
And this is what she said: For [...]

Our fear of eating fat – all fat, any fat – has resulted in the majority of us being deficient in essential fatty acids (EFAs).  These EFAs are very important for fat metabolism, so not eating enough of them could be one of the reasons you may be struggling to lose weight.  These “good” fats [...]

I’m so excited to be featuring my colleague and friend JJ Virgin in this blog posting. JJ is a celebrity nutritionist and we serve together on the board of the NANP (National Association of Nutrition Professionals www.nanp.org). JJ has a great new book coming out – Six Weeks to Sleeveless and Sexy – and who [...]