One of the key principles underpinning naturopathic practice is that of vital force. Vitality. Life force. The energy within us that powers life, propels us forward, maintains health, fights illness and facilitates healing. AKA… Qi. Prana. Blood. Breath. Life. I had a wonderful (in retrospect) example of the vital force at work this weekend, when […]
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Thankyou!
I just wanted to say a big, heartfelt, fuzzy, frizzy THANK YOU to everyone who took the time to respond to the New Mama survey. I received so many responses and all of them incredibly valuable – I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your insights! Over the next few months, as the […]
Tales from my life: Yoga
I’ve been practicing yoga since I was a kid. I started out by mimicking the poses in a ‘how to’ book my Mum had at home, while simultaneously coveting the models’ classic 80s leotards. In my early teens, I heard about a Sivananda centre located near our house in the burbs, and convinced my Dad […]
The New Mama Survey
I’m in the midst of such a cool project at the moment. I mentioned it a couple of weeks ago, however – and I apologise for being annoying – while we’re in development I can’t give away too many details. I still have a lot more work to do! Essentially, though, it’s about supporting the health […]
Honouring Feelings
Feelings, I have many. As I’m sure you do too. How each of us expresses our feelings, however, can differ remarkably. What about babies, toddlers and children? Little humans who are still relatively new to the world, muddling their way through their relationships, emotions and communication techniques. I’ve been considering this a lot lately, as […]
How things are changing
I have a few big changes afoot this year, both in my work and personal life. Some were scheduled well in advance, some I didn’t plan for until now, and one that has been on my dream to-do list for a long time. So. Here’s where I’m at… Clinical practice & Health education I have […]
New Year. Gentle cleanse.
This time of year is rife with products and protocols aimed at ‘detoxing’ your body; ridding yourself of the hangover, so to speak, from a month or more of festive season indulgence. Starting off the new year with good health intentions is an awesome idea and one that I can fully get behind – begin […]
Hit the ground running
Happy New Year! Another one has flown by and, for me at least, it has been a doozy. Beginning on the other side of the world, in our [then] home in freezing snowy Boston, with a roly poly baby on my hip. Ending in humid Brisbane, on my parents’ verandah, with my sweaty toddler snoring […]
Health and the Festive Season – Tip #3
I think we can all agree that I won’t stop banging on about how everyone needs to drink more water. And if you’ve ever seen me in clinic, you’ll know this too; it gets written on just about everyone’s script. So… here I go again. Easy fix #3 –> Drink water Hydration plays a pivotal […]
Health and the Festive Season – Tip #2
Let’s be honest with one another. For many of us, over the coming month there will be a larger than usual amount of rich food and celebratory drinks consumed. So be it. Enjoy! However, if you are planning to indulge in lashings of delicious excess, spare a thought for your digestive system. Digestion is important, ok? […]