Facts and myths of ADHD – An expert interview
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder – otherwise known as ADHD – is something we increasingly hear about these days, especially where children are concerned. Some get diagnosed, others don’t and many get misdiagnosed. The truth is that like a lot of things in the field of psychology, it isn’t an exact science. While in other medical […]
Fermented foods explained: Expert Interview with Dr Hanadie Basil
Fermented foods have been all the rage in the past few years as the digestive system – a.k.a. our gut – has been proven to be host to a billion of bacteria and home to most of our immunity. We want to ensure we have as many good bacteria as possible and a big variety of […]
What is your vibrational frequency? Expert interview with Renato Koch and Ana Palma
Do you believe in people having positive or negative energy? I really do. I think that if I approach a day with a calm optimism and consistently force myself to look at the glass as half full, I will probably be chemically and physically different – and most probably give off good vibes. You might […]
Eating too “healthy”? – Expert interview with Keith Littlewood
Most of my readers know I believe in thorough medical testing and have certain set ideas about nutrition. However, I also think it’s important to take a step back and listen to other points of views and question ourselves from time to time. Today, I want to introduce you to an expert who has helped […]
Fibre: are you getting enough?
I’ve never given fibre much thought – I knew it promoted regularity and was generally good for you but that was about it. However in recent years, researchers are finding that fibre is also hugely important for the wellbeing of our gut microbiome and immune systems. I’ve read a lot about it over the past […]
Agave, stevia, honey, coconut sugar….what sweetener to use?
These days, many people try to limit their processed sugar intake and are interested in natural substitutes. But which one should you pick? A few years ago, when I got diagnosed with fructose malabsorption and had to also cut out white sugar, I researched this a lot and it was very confusing. However, given the […]
Are emotions sabotaging your diet? Expert Interview with Laura Holland
These days, there are so many eating philosophies and lifestyles that you really don’t really know what is better, best or worst. Some swear by paleo while others wouldn’t dream of being anything but vegan and both have great arguments that are backed up by studies. And of course, there are some who live by […]
Beat inflammation and heavy toxins: infrared saunas
People have been lauding the benefits of using infrared saunas for a couple of years now, but until recently, wasn’t particularly tempted. Perhaps it’s because Dubai’s heat and humidity already make us sweat a lot, or maybe it’s because I felt like I was eliminating enough toxins through the skin with my daily workouts…or could […]
The science of breath – expert interview with Keith Littlewood
In our day and age, we notice our breath when we run out of it or when we use it as a tool. When you are stressed, you breathe, when you meditate, you breathe, when you need to make a specific effort, you breathe, when you need to go deeper into a yoga pose, you […]
Why working out “mindfully” matters
According to Google, mindfulness is “a mental state achieved by focusing one’s awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one’s feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations”. Being mindful has loads of benefits but for us busy WellMammas, focusing on the present moment and accepting (as opposed to judging) what you are feeling and […]