by Audra Starkey | Sep 30, 2020 | Immunity, Nutrition
Something which is not often spoken about when it comes to immune function, is how our body composition can play a role in its ability to function at its optimum. Metabolic syndrome is defined as a cluster of conditions comprising of: – excess abdominal weight-...
by Audra Starkey | Feb 11, 2020 | Immunity, Sleep
Today I want to talk about why we need to be prioritising our sleep when working 24/7 – which I know sounds like a bit of a no-brainer when working irregular hours, but surprisingly so many of us aren’t doing it! Having worked with SO many clients over the...
by Audra Starkey | Dec 17, 2019 | Immunity, Nutrition, Sleep
Do you often find yourself bragging about your lack of sleep? Perhaps you’ve overheard a work colleague gloating about their ability to run on 4-5 hours of sleep? I know this sounds crazy, but I know plenty of people who do – even when working 24/7. The...
by Audra Starkey | Mar 30, 2017 | Nutrition
If you’ve ever been on a diet before, then I’m sure the words Fat Free, Sugar Free, Weight Watchers or even the Juicing Diet may be familiar to you? Either way – the options are endless! Given many shift workers endure ongoing weight fluctuations as a result of...
by Audra Starkey | Jun 27, 2016 | Immunity, Nutrition
As shift workers we often push our bodies to the absolute limit, and unfortunately our immune systems get knocked around as a result. Considering 80% of our immune system is found in the gut, it’s important that we support and nurture our gastrointestinal system...
