Hormones are often blamed for the changes we see in peri-menopause, for everything from fatigue, weight gain, sleep disturbances, mood changes and brain fog, plus a whole lot more annoying and challenging symptoms. And, yes, they do play a significant role in those changes. But are hormones entirely to blame? ..Continue Reading
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
Everyone needs a Christmas Survival Kit! I remember as a kid looking forward to Christmas with such anticipation and excitement. Do you remember how you just couldn’t wait for the big day? School holidays, visiting relatives, Santa, parties, presents! One thing I wasn’t aware of back then was how stressful ..Continue Reading
Tired? It could be your thyroid, sneakily derailing your energy without you knowing. Thyroids can be sneaky, causing problems with your health behind the scenes. I’ve seen this a lot in women, especially around peri-menopause and beyond. Could your thyroid be the reason behind your constant tiredness and other persistent ..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
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
Does your quest for a good night’s sleep have a silent saboteur? Now, coffee may not be the entire culprit of your insomnia, but it’s a good place to begin with troubleshooting sleep issues. If you’ve ever wondered why drinking coffee late in the afternoon or with dinner ends with ..Continue Reading
What’s keeping you awake at night? Hint – it could be something you may not have even considered. Finding out what that may be is the first step in setting yourself up for a good night’s sleep. Sleep is a basic human need (like water), so it’s important to ensure ..Continue Reading
Signs that your body may be the victim of prolonged stress can be obvious. Or, hidden. Either way, stress can be the driver that’s undermining your health. Stress can be a good thing It can make you feel alive, important, useful and energised. But, it can also bring about health ..Continue Reading
