Hormones & PerimenopauseIs Cortisol Bad? Your Stress Hormone in Perimenopause
Cortisol is not the enemy. Sydney functional nutritionist Sonia Savage explains cortisol rhythm, why it shifts in perimenopause and what helps.
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The Balanced Life Journal | Functional Nutrition Insights from Sonia Savage
Practical, evidence-based articles on fertility, autoimmunity, gut health, hormones and more. No noise, no fads, no extreme food views. Just the kind of clear explanation I'd give you across the desk in clinic.
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Oestrogen and Histamine: Why Symptoms Flare Each Cycle
Why migraines, hives and bloating peak at ovulation and before your period. Sydney nutritionist Sonia Savage explains the oestrogen-histamine loop.
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Metabolic Health & Preventative Medicine5 Simple Ways to Support Your Immune System
Simple, practical ways to support your immune system through the cooler months, from handwashing and warming herbal teas to vitamin C and zinc-rich foods.
Metabolic Health & Preventative Medicine3 Immune-Boosting Tonics to Support You Through the Colder Months (and beyond) 🍋
Three traditional tonic recipes for cooler months: a lemon, ginger and Manuka elixir, Dr Kara Fitzgerald's fire cider, and an elderberry and thyme syrup.
Metabolic Health & Preventative MedicineNourishing After-Dinner Treats: Satisfy Your Cravings Healthily
Nourishing, low-sugar after-dinner treats from functional nutritionist Sonia Savage, with simple recipes that satisfy sweet cravings.
Hormones & PerimenopauseUnderstanding Perimenopause: A Guide to Navigating Your Health Journey
Navigating perimenopause? See how a functional nutritionist looks at gut health, blood sugar, stress and nutrient levels to support you through the change.
Gut Health, Histamine & MCASWhy Gut Health Matters. Optimising digestion for nutrient uptake and overall health.
Why gut health matters for nutrient absorption, mood and immunity, plus simple ways to improve digestion, from mindful eating to fibre and fermented foods.
Gut Health, Histamine & MCASThe Gut-Brain Connection: How Your Gut Affects Your Mood (& How to Support It)
How does your gut affect your mood? Explore the gut-brain axis, the role of your microbiome, and simple food and lifestyle habits that support both.
Metabolic Health & Preventative MedicineUnderstanding Protein: A Comprehensive Guide to Your Nutritional Needs
How much protein do you need? Daily requirements for men and women, the best vegetarian and animal sources, and how gut health affects protein absorption.
Metabolic Health & Preventative MedicineStrengthening the Immune System Beyond Quick Fixes like Decongestant Nasal Sprays
Relying on a decongestant nasal spray for weeks, not days? Learn why overuse can cause rebound congestion and how to support your immune health instead.
Metabolic Health & Preventative MedicineWellness Basics with Sonia 🍏
Five everyday foundations for immune health: vitamin D, colourful vegetables, vitamin C, quality sleep and stress management, with practical tips for each.
Metabolic Health & Preventative Medicine10 Healthy Foods That Calm & De-Stress
What you eat can help or hinder how you handle stress. Ten everyday foods, from berries and oats to salmon and greens, to lean on when life gets busy.
Metabolic Health & Preventative MedicineThe Good Oil - getting the best from your Olive Oil.
What makes extra virgin olive oil worth buying? Why cold pressed matters, how to store it, and why Australian-made is worth choosing.
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