The Best Health Coaches in Hong Kong
We could not be happier to have one of the best health coaches in town be part of our team at Central & Stanley Wellness! Bravo Sandra Sandra Carvajal, our Registered Holistic Nutritionist and Yoga Instructor, was shortlisted in Little Steps Asia‘s definitive list of the best Life, Health, and Executive Coaches In Hong Kong. Click here […]
Back to School Allergies in Children
Has your kid returned to school after the long summer break and is coming home with red eyes, a sneezing spurt, and sometimes a runny nose? If any of the above is yes, you need to take action to boost the healing response of your child’s body. Consider Homeopathy to treat your kids in the […]
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Benefits
Inflammation is a necessary part of healing process. It helps the body fight illness and protect it from harm. However, some people have a medical condition in which the immune system does not work as it should. This malfunction can lead to persistent or recurrent low-level inflammation that can be very harmful in the long run. […]
8 Signs Your Gut May Need Some Help
‘All disease begins in the gut’ – Hippocrates Hippocrates said this over 2500 years ago. And he wasn’t far off from the truth! There is increasing research in the medical community showing that the gut is incredibly complex and a major player when it comes to our overall health. These studies have found links between gut […]
How Can I Take Care of My Tennis Elbow?
“Tennis elbow” or lateral epicondylitis Tennis elbow is a muscle strain injury that occurs when the tendons of your elbow are overloaded, commonly by overuse of repetitive arm and wrist motions. The term may indicate that it is common in athletes, however, it occurs in non-athletes frequently. Jobs that feature motions that can frequently lead […]
Is Chocolate Good For You? This is What a Nutritionist Says
You’ve probably heard that dark chocolate could be good for your health…here’s why! 1. It can help boost your mood: Due to its content of beta-phenethylamine, chocolate may have antidepressant properties. Beta-phenethylamine is a neurotransmitter and mood enhancer that stimulates the release of dopamine – also known as the “happy hormone”. 2. It can support heart health: Also found in […]
How to Prevent Athlete’s Foot
The athlete’s foot is a common fungal infection caused by tinea pedis. Tinea is another name for ringworm, and pedis means foot or feet Estimates suggest that 10% to 20% of the population has athlete’s foot, and 70% of the population will get athlete’s foot at some point in their lives. We often think an […]
Easy FODMAP Gluten-Free recipe – Nutritionist approved
Ingredients (2 servings): 1/2 cup Quinoa (dry) 1/2 tsp Turmeric 1/4 tsp Sea Salt 1 tsp Ginger (fresh, grated or minced) 1 tbsp Lime Juice (divided) 1 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar 4 Egg 2 cups Kale Leaves (finely chopped) 2 tbsps Water Directions 1. Add the quinoa, turmeric, salt, ginger, and half of the lime […]
It’s Time to Detoxify Your Body if You Have Any of These 8 Issues
Stress, busy lifestyle and poor dietary habits can cause our bodies distress. Recognize the need to restore balance. Here are 8 tell-tale signs that your body needs a detox. WEIGHT GAIN/ BELLY FAT Detox helps in weight loss by eliminating or reducing high calorie & junk food, and has great benefits specially in belly fat. HAIR FALL Detox […]
What (Exactly) is Functional Medicine?
Another great functional medicine article, this time from writer Erica Fong at The New Moon. A must-read for those wanting to understand this medical approach that is turning conventional medicine on its head. With contributions by Damien Mouellic, Osteopath & Founder of our clinic, the article explains how Functional Medicine works and what it treats. […]
