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Do I need to meditate every day?
The question of meditation is one I personally ask myself regularly. I have purposely reworded the question from “should I meditate every day” to “do I need to meditate every day”. Should almost implies suffering. Like we are going to be dragged along to do whatever...
I know something isn’t right but my doctor said my results are normal…
How frustrating is it to sit in the doctors office, knowing that something isn’t right only to hear the words “All the results came back normal, there isn’t anything wrong with you”. If you haven’t been here yourself let me tell you it is frustrating as all hell! When...
Your Shadow, Repression + How the hell it fits in with Nutrition….
Whilst this idea of exploring your shadow seems to be the current buzz term, it was first bought into modern day by Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst Carl Jung. It is not some deep secret part of yourself per say, it is the parts of ourselves that we don’t like or that...
Why I broke up with coffee…
Coffee.. just saying the word (well writing it), makes me start to salivate. The smell, the taste, the moment that first sip touches your taste buds and makes it way into your stomach - it’s like a little piece of heaven. Such is the deep feelings and connection I...
PMS and Inflammation
With up to 80% of women experiencing PMS this topic needs no introduction. But whilst the symptoms of PMS are common they are not normal and in fact can be cured. Many head straight to blaming hormones for PMS. Whilst these do have a role to play in some of the PMS...
My favourite treatments for IBS
Many medical treatments for IBS only help with symptom management and unfortunately don't treat the root or underlying cause. This is where natural remedies step in. I see a lot of clients with IBS symptoms, it is one of the most prevalent conditions in the Western...
Asking myself a more beautiful question
** Trigger Warning: Talk of Miscarriage ** Yesterday I posted that had they made it Earth side my Little Mate’s would have been two! The messages of love, kindness and support I received were amazing. I really felt called to write this post. To give you a little...
Mood, Gut Health + Stress – The Link.
The way we feel each day has a lot to do with what we eat. This provides us with nutrients to create the energy to run our bodies. What we choose to eat either supports this energy production or depletes it. This is very much the same your mood. The food we eat quite...
Happy Guts Call for Stewed Apples
We in the gut health space love talking about the benefits of bone broth for gut health. But another lesser talked about and most certainly just as beneficial food is the humble stewed apple. And my favourite part about both of these foods - how basic they are....
Nutrition + Wound Healing
Wound healing is quite a complex process. The body literally replaces injured tissue with new tissue that the body produces. This increases the body needs for energy and particular nutrients to be able to undergo this process. The body goes into a catabolic phase when...