Has stressed become your new normal?
No, it is not 'normal' to feel stressed most of the time or all of the time! Everyone feels stressed some of the time, but like many other symptoms which are common, such as digestive issues or PMS, whilst they are commonly experienced, they are a sign that something...
Do you suffer from anxiety before your period?
Many women experience an increase in anxiety in the weeks leading up to their period. If you're prone to experiencing anxiety at other times, it can tend to be more pronounced during the premenstrual phase due to hormonal and blood sugar swings. Why does it happen? In...
Common causes of headaches in women
Headaches can really affect quality of life and the ability to function on a daily basis. Many women experience headaches on a regular basis and rely on taking pain relief medication regularly to manage. Before turning to medications, there are some fantastic natural...
What if it’s not just ‘premenstrual grumpiness’?
Do you experience premenstrual mood swings or grumpiness each month? Many women dread the 7-14 days leading up to their period. Mood swings, irritability, anxiety, feeling teary and grumpiness can really affect quality of life and many women notice that they feel...
Help! My last period was really unpleasant!
I talk often with women about seeing their period as being a bit like a monthly report card. How you feel in the lead up and during your period and any symptoms that you experience at that time can really let you know how well you have looked after yourself throughout...
The Cause of Sugar Cravings & How To Manage Them
Sugar cravings are incredibly common. They can be caused by physical, emotional or habitual reasons. Many women find that sugar cravings are a BIG factor is derailing their best laid plans for...
Simple Ways To Overcome Winter Sluggishness
1. Start the day with a glass of warm/room temperature water with a squeeze of lemon juice to stimulate your digestion and alkalise your body Your body is busy detoxifying overnight and is often a bit acidic in the mornings as result. Warm water with a squeeze of...
Reduce Stress Quickly and Easily!
Reduce Stress In 60 Seconds! Your breath is potentially your most effective in built healing and stress relieving tool- and it's always available to you! I love working with the breath and have trained as a breath therapist. The breath can be used to calm and relax or...