Sometimes I struggle with motivation, I feel deflated and overwhelmed by the world. A feeling at direct opposites with what I want to be doing and where I want to be going. Do you have this too, sometimes? Last week my Dad sent me a quote. His message popped into my...
Stress and Fatigue
All of us are affected by stress, in one way or another and for some people, this can have significant consequences for overall health. I can help you learn to better manage your stress and get your health back on track. If you’ve felt stressed and run down for a long period of time, we’ll work to nurture burnt-out adrenals and help you rebuild energy. Other symptoms that are often associated with burn-out include broken sleep, headaches, migraines, difficulty concentrating, moodiness and recurrent infections.
Nurture your adrenals: part 2
Here are my top 10 tips for nurturing your adrenals : (if you're thinking "WHAT are adrenals?" read this first) DIET 1. Eat enough protein Protein foods are made of amino acids, the 'building blocks' of life. You need these guys to stay in one piece. During busy...
Nurture your adrenals: part 1
As we creep closer to the end of the year I'm seeing a lot of people who are flat out, stressed out and clapped out. I think part of it is to do with *that* time of year. Christmas. Family. Holiday. New Year. Stress! The perfect time, in short, to nurture your...
Tips for a flat day
Sometimes I feel flat. Squashed and uninspired. Maybe you do too? We're not alone. I've written earlier about two simple strategies for alleviating the downward pull of black dog days. My go-to fixes are exercise (burning up excess nervous energy and getting me out of...
What to do about PMS
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) is something that many women would be familiar with - an estimated 80% experiencing emotional or physical changes prior to their period. For some women this will last no more than 1-2 days, whereas others can experience a week (or more) of...
Rest: an important concept for health
If you're feeling run down, your throat's hurting, head feeling fuzzy, mood a bit flat... this would be a good time to rest. For these are all signs that your health isn't at its best and could do with some nurturing. Rest is a crucial factor in staying healthy - it...
Sleep easy
Sleep is the time when our bodies recharge. If we don’t get enough shut-eye, it can be hard to get through the days and weeks that fill our busy lives... we end up functioning less effectively, looking puffy and feeling awful. No thanks. Sometimes, though, it can be...
Relax. You’ll live longer.
Let's face it: we are stressed. Maybe a little bit, or maybe a lot - but we citizens of this modern age are always on the run and always on alert. That's stressful! It never fails to amaze me how easily stress creeps into our lives. Anything from worrying about...