Maev Creaven Nutritional Therapist (BE,Dip NT.MNTOL,mIFM)

We are delighted to welcome Maev Creaven to the Team. Maev is a Nutritional Therapist with a special interest in skin health, positive ageing and metabolic imbalances.

She has completed postgraduate training on nutritional science and functional medicine (in the Ireland, UK and USA). She is an active member of the American Institute of Functional Medicine, runs her own private practice and lectures in nutrition.

The practice of nutrition and medicine is ever changing, and Maev believes in the importance of keeping her still-set up to date based on the latest, evidence based research. With decades of experience in complementary medicine including yoga and stress management, Maev firmly believes in an integrated approach to health and wellbeing combining technology, nutritional science and complementary therapies. She also worked very closely with a range of clients from busy moms to professional athletes. She is also an avid skier, yoga practitioner and enjoys road biking.

Do you want help with any of the following areas?

•  Are you an athlete and need more support?
•  Would you like know more about personalised nutrition?
•  Would you like to make sure that you are getting the right nutrients for your health goals?
•   Are you confused with all the conflicting dietary information?
•  Would you like to improve  you’re eating habits ?
•   Access to advanced laboratory tests [digestion, stress, genetic, nutrient, hormones]

For further info please call reception on 012300255 or email reception@serenityspa.ie

Could Bee pollen be the natural and effective way to alleviate itchy eyes and runny noses triggered by spring allergies?

Bee Pollen.

Ingesting small amounts of bee pollen can help drastically reduce the histamine directly caused by allergen build-ups in the body. This will result in a decrease in allergy-related symptoms, such as runny noses, swollen itchy eyes or throat.

When treating allergies start by taking about 1/2 teaspoon daily, and after about a month, slowly up your daily dose to about 1-3 tablespoons. Adding bee pollen to a smoothie or yogurt is a easy way to transition bee pollen into your diet.

When purchasing bee pollen, like honey, it’s important to buy local to ensure that you’re building immunity to local pollen and plants in your community/region. Also, it’s recommended to select pollen with a wide range of different colours if you can find it  because it contains more plant varieties.

 Keep refrigerated, and it can last up to a year.

Safety:

To ensure that you don’t have any negative reactions from the bee pollen, it’s advised to test a few pieces on your tongue for a couple of minutes. If you remain symptom-free after that time has passed, chew slowly and swallow the pollen. Be sure to wait at least a day before consuming larger quantities.

If you are highly allergic to bees stings, pregnant, breasting feeding or are taking any type of blood thinners, consult with your Doctor before taking bee pollen.

• Bee pollen is loaded with antioxidants, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, minerals and healthy             fats.

• It’s made up of about 40% protein, making it a natural super-food.

• It cannot be replicated in a laboratory.

• Bee pollen is safe to ingest in small doses.

• Pollen can be extracted from a hive without harming the bees.

 Bee pollen offers you a wide range of other benefits, including:

• Greater immunity against allergies
• Lowered stress levels
• More natural energy
• A better digestive system
• A faster metabolism
• Reduced inflammation in the body
• Help with asthma symptoms
• A sharper memory and more alertness

However, be on the lookout for imitators in the market! These benefits are only available with all-natural bee pollen from good sources. Anything else is just rubbish and won’t help you receive the many great benefits.