Dr Marissa Kelaher
Banish the bloat naturally
If you experience bloating, know you’re not alone! Bloating and distention are two of THE most frequently mentioned gut symptoms we see in clinic, affecting up to 1 in 5 people, and are more common in women. They can be…
Cholesterol 101: Everything You Need to Know (And Then Some!)
Are You Confused About Cholesterol? You’re Not Alone! Cholesterol has become one of the most polarising—and misunderstood—topics in modern health. Depending on where you look, dietary fat is either the primary driver of disease or completely irrelevant. Eggs are demonised…
How to get your kids to eat veges!!
If you struggle to get your kids to eat veges, this post is for you 💚 As working mums of young children, we know just how challenging it can be to try making sure your family eats well – while…
What you can do for long COVID recovery part 2: exercise and fatigue
Welcome to part 2 of our long COVID recovery blog! In the first article we covered what causes long COVID; who it affects; common symptoms; and how to use nutrition, stress reduction, and breathing techniques to help recovery. We also…
What you can do for long COVID recovery part 1: nutrition, gut health and stress
Do you, or someone you know, have long COVID or post COVID-19 symptoms? If so this article is for you! With COVID-19 becoming endemic in New Zealand, long COVID and post COVID symptoms are a growing issue. Estimated to affect…
Explore The Amazing World Of Your Gut Microbiome
Gut health is a MASSIVE topic, and one that lots of people are interested in right now – for good reason!! Research increasingly shows that our gut health, in particular our gut microbiome, plays a big role in our overall…
Keeping your family well over winter
If you’ve got young kids, you’ll know just how frustrating it can be when they catch cold after cold… seemingly just recovering from one bug, when the next one comes along!! While a certain number of infections are normal in…
Why connecting with others affects our health
What is social connection all about? The past 2 years have thrown up all kinds of challenges and stresses, as we navigate a world that is often new and constantly changing. One of the biggest challenges covid has brought is…
All you need to know for a better night’s sleep
Good sleep is one of the most powerful (and underestimated) foundations of health. It affects everything from mood, focus, and energy to immune function, metabolism, and long-term disease risk. Yet for many people, a good night’s sleep feels frustratingly out…
How sleep works (and why it’s SO vital for health!)
Did you know sleep is absolutely essential to wellbeing – yet its an area people often struggle with – or totally overlook! It’s also a big topic, so we’ve broken it down into two articles – this first one explains…
How to stay well – and can you REALLY boost immunity?!
You wake at 3am with a splitting headache. Then hear your young child coughing in the next room… Do you dread the onset of cold weather? Feel like you and your family are constantly sick? Wondering what you can do…
Eating mindfully – a positive approach to food
If so, mindful intuitive eating could be a powerful tool for you to learn! Healthy food choices, controlling our appetite, and making positive decisions around how and what we eat, are things many of us struggle with, especially if we…