Strong Body, Strong Mind, Wellness
Stressors come in various forms. These can be physical (illness, pain, injuries) or psychological (worry, fears). They can be real or imagined. Wherever the origin of stress, the effects of stress on the body are the same. Stress activates our sympathetic nervous...
Strengthen, Strong Body, Wellness
This was an article I wrote last year in the midst of the Aussie winter. Now as we face the Coronaviris pandemic I feel it was important to recirculate this. Before we dive into the original article I would just like to make a few of comments This is a viral...
Hormonal Health, Strong Body
March is world Endometriosis Awareness month. This condition is estimated to affect 1 in 10 women worldwide. Unfortunately diagnosis can take years and due to the conjecture of the cause, treatment can be less than effective. This leaves women with the condition...
Gut Health, Strong Body, Wellness
If you are one of those that suffer from IBS or other digestive complaints, finding some relief from your symptoms can be the difference between having a day full of pain and discomfort and being able to feel relatively ‘normal’. In my last article I delved into some...
Gut Health, Health, Strong Body, Wellness
IBS or irritable bowel syndrome is experienced by up to 20% of the general population and it does affect more women than men. For those that experience IBS I don’t need to tell you how much it can impact your quality of life. And if you are like me it’s this impact on...
Gut Health, Strong Body, Wellness
So many times I have heard people say they need to alkaline their bodies as they are producing too much acid in their stomachs — experiencing reflux, heartburn or indigestion (or all of these!). Is this actually what our bodies are actually telling us? Let’s look at...
