The Sunday RISE Newsletter
Welcome to wellness insights from April 2026. My weekly Newsletter will show you how to build health and wellness through your lifestyle, and teach you how what you eat can be your partner in health.
Build Your Health and Wellness through Lifestyle.
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Turmeric has been used in traditional medicine for over 4,000 years. Modern science has spent the last two decades mapping exactly what it does, and the evidence is substantial. The active compound is curcumin, a potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant that works by blocking NF-kB, a molecule that travels into cell nuclei and activates the genes linked to inflammation. Chronic, low-grade inflammation is a feature of sustained stress, which makes this ingredient particularly relevant to the people I work with.
Curcumin is poorly absorbed on its own, so combining it with black pepper increases bioavailability by up to 2,000%. It is also fat-soluble, so adding it to food with a fat source ( like olive oil or coconut milk) makes a meaningful difference. Some emerging research suggests curcumin may also interact with circadian clock gene expression, potentially supporting your circadian rhythm.
Use it fresh or ground in cooking (curries, soups or roasted vegetables) or with a warm milk in the evening. I add a pinch of black pepper to anything containing turmeric. It takes seconds and makes the ingredient do its job.
Sunday, 19 April 2026
Along the theme of supporting a balanced nervous system, we talked about Ashwagandha, an Ayurvedic herb used traditionally to help the body manage physical and mental stress. We also looked at how starting every meal with fiber slows digestion, feeds your gut microbiome, and keeps your blood sugar stable, meaning your moods are more balanced and weight management becomes easier. We then discussed the importance of Omega-3, an essential fatty acid, in supporting a balanced nervous system by improving the integrity of the membrane that surrounds your brain cells.
Another essential mineral, which is getting a lot of attention in the press right now, is magnesium. Magnesium helps to regulate calcium, blood sugar levels and is vital for the production of protein in the body. Through your diet, your body can source magnesium from green, leafy vegetables, like spinach, beans, nuts, pumpkin seeds, soy milk, bananas and dark chocolate.
Sunday, 12 April 2026
This week I have been in Las Vegas at an annual training conference with the vegan beauty and nutrition company I partner with, Arbonne. We have been talking about how our body’s natural energy and repair processes slow down as we age. NAD+, a molecule found in every cell of the body, plays a vital role in supporting cellular health and metabolism, however this naturally declines with age.
Supporting your body with the right nutrients, where plant-based healing is combined with science, reduces tiredness, fatigue and protects the cells from oxidative stress. I am so excited that you can now boost your own production of NAD+ through this innovation, supporting wellness at the cellular level.
If you want to increase your energy, improve brain health and cognitive function, and support your immune system, let’s have a chat.
Sunday, 5 April 2026
Omega-3 is an essential fatty acid that supports a balanced nervous system and influences hormone production. The integrity of the membrane that surrounds your brain cells needs Omega-3.
Ultra-processed food is high in Omega-6 which can be harmful for the body. Omega-3 helps to counter the impact of Omega-6.
Wild cod and wild-caught salmon are very high in Omega-3, and can be included in your diet for an omega-boost. Omega-3 can also be taken as a supplement, and my favourite is this vegan Omega-3 sustainably sourced from the algae that the fish feed on.
