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.

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.

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.

Nore Hoogstad FNTP, helps us unpack why sometimes all the good food in the world won’t overcome stress and negativity, so that your body can begin to heal. She discusses how emotions, the mind and the resulting stress hormones can shut off your body’s normal processes.

In our fast-paced world, it's easy to feel disconnected from ourselves. This post invites functional nutrition and wellness seekers to take just 10 minutes a day to tune into their innate intelligence—reconnecting with the needs of the mind, body, and soul. Discover a simple yet powerful practice to move from overwhelm to clarity and create space for deeper healing.

Autoimmune diseases are rapidly increasing in prevalence, yet conventional treatments often focus solely on symptom suppression. At NTA Australia/New Zealand, we believe in addressing the root causes by viewing the body holistically. Factors such as gluten sensitivity, leaky gut, and toxin exposure play significant roles in triggering immune system dysfunction. By identifying and managing these underlying issues, it's possible to reduce symptoms and support the body's natural healing processes.

For World Lupus Day, we pause to raise awareness of Lupus - a complex autoimmune condition affecting millions of people worldwide and often having a profound impact on energy, pain levels, and everyday quality of life.

In this week’s article, Fionna Bacon shares her personal journey with Lupus and the foundational steps that helped her move from exhaustion and pain toward greater resilience and wellbeing.