You know that uncomfortable digestive discomfort about an hour after you’ve eaten a meal and then wished you hadn’t? Maybe it feels like the food is just sitting, not going anywhere, or there’s bloating, pain, indigestion, that awful sense of needing to know where the bathroom is, or,,,,,,wind! A lot ..Continue Reading

You don’t see many homemade 100% rye bread loafs around, mostly because rye bread is denser and heavier than bread we’re used to enjoying. Rye bread has a distinct flavour.  It has an earthy and nutty taste, and is quite dense giving it a satisfying chewiness so you don’t overeat. ..Continue Reading

For nearly two decades, women have sat with me in clinic seeking support for a whole range of health concerns.  But, one common issue has been fatigue.  A fatigue that doesn’t go away despite trying what seems like everything. Energy has a constantly changing level in everyday life. It’s just ..Continue Reading

Is there a habit timeline?  I mean, how long does it take to create a habit that’s so ingrained you no longer need to think about it? How long until it’s easy? I’ve seen the numbers floating around:  21 days, 28 days, 66 days, all the way up to 254 ..Continue Reading

Consistent daily habits are the best way to learn any new skill. Recently I had an urge to learn to juggle balls.  No, I’m not running away with the circus. But, I’ve always been fascinated with watching three or more balls, plates, fire sticks, whatever….  rotate effortlessly through the air ..Continue Reading

I’ve rarely come across a woman of any age who hasn’t had a problem with her hormones or menstrual cycle at some time during her reproductive life. Did you know from puberty to menopause, the average reproductive lifespan for women is 36 years.  During this time it’s estimated that a ..Continue Reading

Have you been tired for so long that you think it’s normal? There are many legitimate reasons for being tired.  But, when your tiredness progresses to ongoing fatigue, now that’s a problem. Don’t take significant fatigue for granted as a part of getting older, or having children, or being busy.  ..Continue Reading

When I discovered the 3 hidden steps behind my daily habits, I was surprised. I thought a habit was a habit. A repetitive action that was helpful that made me feel positive, or resulted in feelings of regret, guilt, remorse. I didn’t know how to change the negative resulting habits, ..Continue Reading

I’m sure there’s more than 8 healthy ways to use parsley, but below are my favourite. Holding dinner parties for friends was a real trend back in the 70’s and 80’s (hmm… showing my age).  We loved trying the latest dish to impress – thank you Margaret Fulton.  I remember ..Continue Reading

Having a perfect night’s sleep every single night is simply not possible.  You wouldn’t be human not to be affected by all that’s going on around you.  But, these 13 best sleep tips will help you to achieve better sleep most nights. It’s reported that poor quality sleep affects millions ..Continue Reading