The truth about detoxing
God made our bodies with an already highly sophisticated built-in detox system, working 24/7 against toxins, toxicants and pathogens. We often hear the term “detox” being thrown around irresponsibly, usually by marketing schemes. Schemes such as green juices, coffee enemas, restrictive diets, herbal teas or shakes. We aren’t saying that there isn’t a need to […]
Movement. Beyond muscle health
“Exercise is the most potent longevity drug in our arsenal, in terms of lifespan and healthspan. The data are unambiguous: exercise not only delays actual death but also prevents both cognitive and physical decline, better than any other intervention” Dr Peter Attia: Author of Outlive: The Science and Art of Longevity. Movement is so much […]
Free-range, pasture-raised, organic: what to look for
When it comes to choosing poultry and meats, you’ve probably heard terms like “free range”, “pasture-raised,” and “organic” but what do they really mean? Food labels can be tricky, as many companies use misleading terms to make their products seem more sustainable (a practice known as “greenwashing”). At Sally-Ann Creed, we believe that knowledge is […]
Menopause Hormones
It’s pretty clear that menopause affects your oestrogen and progesterone, but what does it do to your other hormones and endocrine glands? Let’s take a look! Leutinizing Hormone (LH) What does it do? It’s critical for your reproductive system. It’s what tells your ovaries to release an egg and make other important hormones like oestrogen […]
What you need to know about progesterone
Progesterone is often disregarded when we consider hormones, we mainly look at oestrogen and testosterone and forget about the incredible role that progesterone plays in a number of functions in the body and symptoms that irregular levels can create. Progesterone is considered the “feel good hormone” with its role in the production of GABA (a […]
What you need to know about Oestrogen
Oestrogen is often referred to as the matriarch of the female sex hormones, and although one of the most talked about hormones in menopause, there is still so much incredible knowledge about its role in the body that doesn’t get discussed enough. While oestrogen is of course, well known for its influence on the menstrual […]
What is Menopause?
Menopause is a completely natural biological process that every woman will eventually experience. It’s a hormonal shift where your body transitions to a new normal, following the end of your reproductive years. Around 25 million people experience menopause each year. Even though it impacts half the population, awareness and understanding of menopause are still quite […]
Net Carbs Explained
The concept of net carbs is based on the principle that not all carbohydrates are created equal. Some carbohydrates, like simple or refined starches and sugars, are absorbed rapidly and have a high glycaemic index, causing the blood sugar levels to spike straight after eating. Excess simple carbohydrates are stored in the body as fat. […]
What are carbs exactly?
Carbohydrates are one of the three macronutrients. They are organic compounds like sugars, starches, and fibers, providing energy for the body through glucose. You’ll find carbohydrates in dairy, fruit, vegetables, grains, beans and seeds. The majority of simple carbohydrates eaten eventually turn into glucose molecules after digestion, which is their simplest form. Glucose is then […]
Food and supplements for skin health
This week’s article on foods for your skin is inspired by two articles the office was reading this week. The first article from Cosmetics, a peer-reviewed journal and the second is a 15-year long 2020 study. In the long-term study, they looked at over 700 participants over 45 years of age, they found that those […]
The truth about Pirosil
When we hear the word ‘additive’, we immediately think ‘danger zone’! With growing consciousness around what we put into our bodies, labels that include ingredients such as additives, preservatives, colourants or anything with an ‘E’ followed by a bunch of numbers, are a definite no-no. At Sally-Ann Creed, we advocate natural, preservative-free products with zero […]
The facts about saturated fats
The current WHO guidelines on saturated fat are to keep them <10% of your daily calorie intake. The American Heart Association recommends even lower intakes of saturated fats, at <5-6% total calories. Historically, the health professional guidelines have always had straightforward messages: higher saturated fat levels equated to higher cholesterol levels, particularly LDL (low density […]
