Here at the NTA, we are all hunkering down into a full-on cozy era. Instead of focusing on the winter blues, we thought we'd share some of the cozy-love today with a simple guide to Hygge.

Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world.  Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

From Aspen's wild heart to riding the Aussie waves, I've been on quite the journey. Born into a whirlwind of skiing, biking, and nature play in Colorado, I'm all about that adventurous life. Growing up, my bond with nature ran deep – my sister and I roamed wild in the Colorado wilderness.

We live in an environment where stress is never ending. To the brain, an urgent email from the boss can cause the same stress response as a bear threatening your life! Anytime we experience stress, our body reacts and goes into fight or flight mode. When this happens, our blood sugar levels rise.

Changes in your diet and lifestyle can make a huge difference on whether you do develop T2 diabetes and for those diagnosed – it is possible to even reverse your condition. We are not our genetic destiny – most diseases are a result of the epigenetic effects of diet and lifestyle.

I'm a big believer in keeping things simple and being efficient – we all have too much to do. I don't want to spend much time preparing lunch day after day for 180 days, so here's how to hack whole food school lunches:

Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world.  Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world.  Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

Dr. Tom O'Bryan discussed the need for a holistic approach to addressing inflammation for long-term health. Highlighting the potential of dietary changes and functional nutrition in preventing and managing chronic inflammation. He shares his research and how toxicity and resulting inflammation affects mental and emotional well-being, and the importance of reducing exposure to toxic chemicals for better health.

The relationship between food addiction and dopamine is complex.

Dopamine is a neurotransmitter (messenger) that motivates us and helps us feel pleasure. It’s involved in reward, our ‘feel-good’ neurotransmitter.

There is a lot of information about the benefits of various supplements, and their professed benefits are usually true – but not for everyone. What I urge you to really question is ‘why am I taking this particular supplement?’, and ‘when will I know I have had enough?’

Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world.  Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

I always talk to my clients about prepping and planning - not just food though. A little time put aside to prep and plan your week can be priceless. Being organised will always help your week run smoothly. Here are my fave tips for prepping and planning your week:⁣

Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world.  Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

Are you tired of eating the same foods day after day? It’s easy to get into a rut in the kitchen—we often go for the same staples each week. Our faithful go-to recipes can feel safe and reliable, and there is nothing inherently wrong with that. However, what we want to avoid is never deviating from our staples. Variety in our diets allows us to ensure we are getting a variety of vitamins and minerals, of which we need many. Also, variety keeps cooking fun, which will naturally make us want to make more home-cooked meals.

Eating out used to only be done on special occasions. However, restaurants are becoming more and more the preference for a lot in place of their home cooked meals. Although eating out is tempting with the choices available. However, many restaurants offer plenty of lighter options, so eating out can still be healthy.

Here is your round up of the latest health research news from around the world.  Our monthly research round ups are compiled by Lead Instructor and Program Director Leanne Scott, FNTP.

What makes our NTA AU/NZ Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioners so unique and so sought after?

Without a doubt it’s our Functional Clinical Assessment and Lingual-Neural Testing skillset 

Identifying within yourself that you are a Gray Area Drinker is a powerful yet overwhelming realisation. Jolene Park has walked this path in 2014 when she recognised her unhealthy habits with alcohol and stopped drinking, forever. Despite not being deemed to hit rock bottom, there was a truth within herself that she was drinking too much.