Nature really is bountiful and does provide, as long as you know where to look and what to look for. Along with Spring comes picking and foraging, activities that I have recently added to my healthy habits. As someone who really doesn’t know much at all about flower, plants, trees, this is really so [...]
By Guest Blogger on Friday 3rd February 2012 For centuries, the female menstrual cycle has been shrouded in mystery; a taboo subject, seen as unclean or a ‘curse’. But it shouldn’t be like that. Every woman has a right to know what is happening in her body, and the empowerment that comes with this knowledge [...]
By Guest Blogger on Friday 13th, 2012 The 4 S’s for Pregnancy Success! Number 1: STRESS OK, so you may think that stress isn’t really a key to pregnancy success. You’re right – stress in its many forms can often be harmful to our overall health and well-being, including of course your reproductive health and [...]
de·tox·i·fi·ca·tion /diˌtɒksəfɪˈkeɪʃən/ [dee-tok-suh-fi-key-shuhn] noun 1. Biochemistry. the metabolic process by which toxins are changed into less toxic or more readily excretable substances. 2. the act of detoxifying. 3. the state of being detoxified. 4. a period of medical treatment, usually including counseling, during which a person is helped to overcome physical and psychological dependence on [...]
Following on from my post last week You’ve Got Food In Your Hair: Hair Masks, here are the rinses for you. These are great for dull winter hair caused by indoor heating and harsh elements. Try it out if you find yourself with some time on your hands over the Christmas holidays. Here are 5 [...]
Infertility is generally looked upon as a woman’s issue, even though up to 40% of infertility cases are due to male factor infertility or sub-fertility. Even in cases where infertility has specifically been diagnosed due to female fertility issues, it is important to remember that it takes two to, er, tango and that preserving and [...]
Are negative emotions impacting your fertility? Statistics show that 1 in 7 couples have difficulties conceiving. There are multiple factors when considering fertility so it is important to look after every facet of both physical and emotional health. Often, the problems leading to difficulties conceiving are due to emotional blocks and stressors, many of which [...]
By Guest Blogger on November 11th, 2011 I recently attended a fertility expo in London, where there were far more stands dedicated to conventional fertility treatments than complementary therapies. The complementary therapists I met were passionate and professional; flying the flag for different ways of approaching health and promoting trying first the complementary before resorting [...]
Treating the underlying cause of frequent or even occasional headaches and migraines is always the first port of call and is something that can often be managed by ensuring that you are getting enough sleep, are sufficiently hydrated, that you reduce and manage stress & tension in your life and by addressing any food intolerances or allergies
Autumn is well and truly here and along with it, the sniffles, colds, sore throats and flus. We all know that prevention is better than cure, right? And we all know that a healthy diet and appropriate lifestyle choices build optimal health and immunity. And we’ve all read a heap of articles about immune boosting [...]
