Nikky MayOct 5, 20213 minThinking Yourself Sick - The Nocebo EffectMost of us have heard about the placebo effect, however less is known about the nocebo effect. The placebo effect shows the positive...
Nikky MayJul 11, 20213 minI'm a Label ReaderYeah I’m one of those people. I’ll pick up product after product, turn it over, possibly curse at it first, “where are the bloody...
Nikky MayJun 27, 20212 minA Food Allergy or Intolerance?I have a lot of people come to me and state that they are allergic to this food and that food, when in fact they do not have a food...
Nikky MayMay 12, 20213 minStress Less So I Can Eat a Piece of Cheese"There’s no point worrying about something that’s out of your control." This is what someone said to me this morning while I was worrying...
Nikky MayApr 7, 20214 minGluten is not the EnemyI recovered from 12 years of gluten intolerance around 6-ish months ago. A common question or comment I got throughout the time I was...
Nikky MayDec 30, 20204 minGut Health and DepressionA few days ago, I came across a study which linked two specific beneficial bacteria strains to depression. The study found that those who...
Nikky MayOct 26, 20193 minYour Second BrainYou’ve probably heard about the gut-brain connection by now. Although it’s a fairly new area of scientific research, we are learning a...
Nikky MayMay 21, 20192 minStress and Your HealthWe all experience stress at some point, many on a daily basis. Some researchers suggest that occasional short term stress can be good for...