In today’s fast-paced world, stress wears many faces. From lack of sleep to emotional overwhelm, environmental toxins to nutrient-depleted meals, stress has become a silent thread running through modern life.

But what if we could untangle that thread? What if we could peel back the layers and begin to reweave our vitality with food, intention, and aligned lifestyle?

In this week’s article Dr Sara Fieschi, FNTP of Food Spirit Wellness shares an invitation to understand the multi-dimensional nature of stress—and how to heal from the inside out.

In this weeks article written by Donna Beech FNTP, she shares how our relationship with food runs far deeper than nutrition—it shapes how we comfort, reward, connect, and care for ourselves and others.

The latest health research news from around the world, compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

Most quit breakthrough weight-loss drug within a year. Time Spent in Nature Doesn’t Just Feel Good - It Heals. Studies Show Its Possible to Regulate Our Biochemistry and Facilitate Healing

Katie Hinde is an evolutionary anthropologist who has made some previously unknown discoveries about breast milk and has been on a mission since 2008 to share these far and wide.

The latest health research news from around the world, compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

Most quit breakthrough weight-loss drug within a year. Time Spent in Nature Doesn’t Just Feel Good - It Heals. Studies Show Its Possible to Regulate Our Biochemistry and Facilitate Healing

Andre Obradovic, ICF PCC-level Leadership Coach, Primal Health Coach, Certified Low-Carb Healthy-Fat Coach, and Certified Personal Trainer, provides some timely questions to ponder about alcohol. Is is just a couple of beers? Can you stop anytime? Is it just social? Dive in for a honest and confronting look at all the aspects of drinking, from how it affects your physical performance, sleep and hormones, as well as the cost to our kids.

Have you ever had a complete moment of clarity about who you are and then totally denied it or ignored it because it didn't fit our expectations?

Maybe it required either too much change or maybe even too much acceptance?

We have had those moments and I love how our journey reveals what is true for us in so many ways. However parts of our personal journey are and should be unique. And so as we wrap up 2025 and embark on new beginnings, just like how Functional Nutritional Therapy is bio-individual, this is in no way a generic prescription.

I hope this article helps to inspire and guide you (ok all of us) as you enter 2026 and are possibly pondering New Years Resolutions:

As we in the southern hemisphere get closer to the summer solstice, Kat Nouata FNTP brings to our awareness a different perspective on light. Kat shares how the right light absorbed at the right time, can have positive effects on our health and could be considered a foundation for wellness just as much as food.

Find out how a ground-breaking study has revealed the immense and powerful brain changes that can be triggered, without the need for pharmaceutical intervention.

Jess Wilson FNTP gives us the real scoop on saunas and ice baths. Did you know that a lot of the research on these therapies focused on men? Jess unpacks all the pros and cons relating to women’s hormones and some important considerations to ensure you are fully informed.

Helping or harming? Is AI making us cognitively lazy? Researchers from MIT undertook a study where people were asked to write an essay without using online tools. The results have caused debate; have a read and see what you think.