If you feel like your body has hit the brakes somewhere in your 40s or 50s, you’re not imagining things. It’s true – perimenopause impacts your metabolism. Jeans feel tighter, energy dips are deeper, and your weight creeps up even when you’re doing everything “right.” So, what’s going on? The ..Continue Reading
Have you ever woken up after a deep, restful sleep and felt like your brain was sharper, your mood was brighter, and everything just seemed easier? It felt good, didn’t it. And, it wasn’t just in your head Your brain actually cleans itself while you sleep! One of the most ..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
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
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