I’m shy and definitely introverted.  So, I really get it when I meet someone who’s the same. What I’ve discovered over my lifetime is that a shy and introverted personality can be a blessing and a curse. Being a self-confessed introvert, I understand what it’s like to be uncomfortable in ..Continue Reading

There can be a lot going on in your busy life to make you tired and at times overwhelm can quickly take over, even if you’re normally relaxed and organised. When the two are combined, it’s a double-whammy on your nervous system and ultimately your health.

This one’s for the ladies, so read on girls! If you’re around my age, you’ll know exactly what I’m talking about when I say hot flushes.   A common symptom of menopause I see in Clinic, but how annoying, frustrating and at times embarrassing!

If you’re looking for a delicious lunch that covers all your nutritional needs, then this will do it! With plenty of protein, good fats, carbs and flavour, you’ll be making this dish regularly.  Keeps fresh in the fridge for days, so perfect for work lunches.

Nothing adds to a busy woman’s stress levels more than a sick child. As a mother, you worry about your children all the time, it’s a given. But you naturally worry about them more when they’re sick.  With sleepless nights, timeout from childcare or school, time off work for you ..Continue Reading

Why does December roll around long before we’re ready?  It seems like yesterday we were setting our good intentions for 2014.  Where did the year go? How would you like to “stress proof” your health leading up to the Big Day and land on 1 January with energy, vitality and ..Continue Reading

I used to think that being overwhelmed was just a normal feeling from doing too much with not enough time to get it all done. Something that would go away as I worked through endless “to-do lists”. Now, I realise that overwhelm is not a natural or healthy state – ..Continue Reading

…. it just never seems to happen. You may have a goal to change your diet, join the gym, exercise regularly, lose weight, meditate, do that yoga or pilates class, or simply look after yourself better.   Whatever your thing, self-sabotage rears its head again, just like the other 47 ..Continue Reading

Sometimes your body has to shout at you to be heard. Being a very busy person, I juggle a multitude of tasks each day, but lately I have been feeling particularly tired and not my usual superwoman self. I had been falling in to the trap of eating the wrong ..Continue Reading

A recent study in Japan in Aged Care Facilities has shown that elderly people wearing lavender patches had less incidences of falling over and agitation than those in the placebo group.     Great news for our elderly! But, what else is Lavender great for? Here are some other ways ..Continue Reading