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...
Made By Didi, Strong Mind, Wellness
There is so much going on for me right now. Uncertainty being top of the list. I feel like this would be very similar for most people. The uncertainty though does not extend to the actual virus. And I’m not saying that I am going to be complacent about getting it, or...
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...
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...
Strengthen, Strong Mind, Wellness
“I define vulnerability as uncertainty, risk, and emotional exposure.”Brené Brown Brené Brown has been the champion for stepping into your vulnerability. I have listened to her books and at the time made me feel inspired to share more of myself. I did this in my...
Hormonal Health, Wellness
This begins a little mini-series on the female reproductive system. I will be covering a broad range of topics including our menstrual cycle, period irregularities, PMS, PCOS, endometriosis and post pill syndrome. I’m kicking things off with the female menstrual...
