You’ve probably heard the word “burnout” but what is it and how does it affect women? We all lead busy lives. There’s pressure on us from so many sources, some we’re not even aware of. It’s exhausting. Have you ever felt so fatigued on an ongoing basis that you begin ..Continue Reading
Fatigue – there’s a few reasons for constant tiredness, but today I want to talk about adrenal fatigue. Your adrenals are small organs that sit near your kidneys and one of their jobs is to manage your stress. Such busy little organs, pumping out stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol ..Continue Reading
Being sick can be such a pain, and we’re all stressed at times. In fact, life is full of low-grade daily stress. It’s when stress mounts up, or is compounded by an unexpected event, that we get tipped over the edge and then not only our mood, but our health ..Continue Reading
I remember what it was like – it was hell! The busiest and most frustrating time of the day for any busy woman (and who isn’t busy, right?) is around 7.30 am. You know what it’s like – you’re trying to get ready for work, put on a load of ..Continue Reading
Stress can be a good thing – it can make us feel alive, important, useful and energised. But, it can also bring about health problems and changes in our bodies that aren’t so useful – in fact, it can make our life completely miserable. ‘
What was that question again? Don’t you wish that sometimes you could just plug your brain in and boost it’s power? There’s nothing more frustrating than having words drop out of your brain when you’re talking, or forgetting your phone number, reading the same paragraph 5 times, or even that ..Continue Reading
Ever had those days when your get up and go, got up and went without you? Maybe you’ve struggled with that feeling for weeks, months, even years! It’s rare to hear someone say they jump out of bed every morning with vitality and an abundance of energy that lasts all ..Continue Reading
Ahhhh….. that illusive sleep. If you’re familiar with the infomercials on free-to-air-TV that run all night, you’ll know what I’m talking about. And the busier and more stressed you are, the more difficult getting a great night’s restful sleep can be – just when you need it the most. Up ..Continue Reading
You know that uncomfortable feeling 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!
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.
