Zakia ManceNov 23, 20203 minThe beautiful power of essential oils on mental healthEssential oils are timeless and have been used since time immemorial, for example the Egyptian priests used aromatic substances not only...
Zakia ManceJul 20, 20202 minThe power of smoothies!How many times do we hear about increasing the amount of fruits and vegetables we consume….too often. Do we do it? No is the answer...
Zakia ManceJun 16, 20204 minHow to tackle nausea during pregnancyNausea in pregnancy For most women, morning sickness is the first sign of pregnancy and 80% of us will get some form of morning sickness...
Zakia ManceJun 8, 20206 minThe skinny on fat and why good fats are essential! One of the most important facts you need to know is that the human brain is nearly 60 percent fat - this helps to understand why some...
Zakia ManceMay 7, 20203 minHaving a healthy pregnancy on a vegetarian or vegan dietBeing pregnant brings a plethora of questions regarding what women should eat or how much they should eat. There are many many guidelines...
Zakia ManceMay 7, 20202 minThat gut feeling!This is another subject that fascinates me - more and more research has shown the extremely important role that our guts play in keeping...
Zakia ManceMay 7, 20203 minYou’ve been prescribed antibiotics?Let’s see how you can help your gut flora by taking probiotics. Pregnancy is such a wonderful time in which you are growing a lovely baby...
Zakia ManceMay 7, 20202 minVitamin D…the sunshine Vitamin!What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is one of my favourite vitamins, most commonly known for promoting good healthy bones and preventing...
Zakia ManceMay 1, 20206 minBeauty sleep!The importance of good sleep We’ve all had periods in our lives in which we’ve had problems getting a restful night. Whether it’s because...
Zakia ManceMay 1, 20204 minHow to beat the winter bluesFeeling blue, depleted, lethargic or just not interested in doing anything is very common this time of year and the best way to overcome...
Zakia ManceMay 1, 20203 minThe hormone of love is your best ally when it comes to giving birth.Did you know that there is a love hormone? Yes there is and what’s more extraordinary is that this hormone plays a major role when it...