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Naturopathic Approaches to Menopause Support
Read more: Naturopathic Approaches to Menopause SupportNaturopathy is one of the best ways to rebalance health and hormones and adjust mentally and physically to the transition of menopause. One of my most frequently asked questions is, “How can a Naturopath help with menopause?” As a natural health practitioner, I keep several tools in my healthcare kit for helping with symptoms, in…
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Beat the Heat: Natural Clothing Solutions for Menopause
Read more: Beat the Heat: Natural Clothing Solutions for MenopauseSuppose you have ever struggled to cool down after a workout at the gym, prizing your lycra activewear from your perspiring skin, or despairingly removed your elegant polyester blouse on a hot summer day only to discover that you have been sweating more than a fat person at an all-you-can-eat buffet. In that case, you…
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Seven Signs it is Time To Give Up Coffee
Read more: Seven Signs it is Time To Give Up CoffeeCoffee has become part of our culture. We meet for coffee, stand in line to get our morning fix, and even have our own coffee machines at work and at home. But how do we know when it is time to rein in our coffee consumption and focus on nurturing our health? In the last…
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How to Support a Loved One Struggling with Health Issues
Read more: How to Support a Loved One Struggling with Health IssuesWhen we have a loved one, friend or family member struggling with their health, be it addictive behaviours, motivational problems, lethargy, or lack of self-care, it is easy to go straight into rescue mode. Those who are programmed to help others find it difficult, and as a practitioner, I often see this with my clients.…
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Exploring the Art of Menopause: A Personal Journey
Read more: Exploring the Art of Menopause: A Personal JourneySome of you may already know about my passion for perimenopause, menopause or what I prefer to call climacteric symptoms. You know, this passion has been growing for quite a few years, but it’s only recently that I realised where my passion started and why I’m so interested in this stage of life for women.
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The Health Benefits of Decluttering Your Life
Read more: The Health Benefits of Decluttering Your LifeMany lifestyle factors can influence overall health. Good health is not gained from simply eating good food, taking the latest supplement, or following a strict regime. In this article, I discuss some of the health benefits of decluttering, sorting your stuff out, and getting your place in order. I have always considered myself a minimalist.…
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Flower Essences for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Read more: Flower Essences for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Flower essences are one of my go-to adjunctive therapies to help support individuals dealing with all sorts of stress-related emotional imbalances. In this article, I introduce a selection of flower essence remedies specific to the most common symptoms of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Sometimes described as the ‘aftermath of shock’, PTSD includes a cluster of…
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Five Flower Essences To Help with a Relationship Breakup
Read more: Five Flower Essences To Help with a Relationship BreakupI had a friend many years ago who liked to define his relationships with people by the ‘reason, season or a lifetime’ principle. He often asked people soon after meeting them how long they would be in his life. Needless to say, our friendship only lasted a season. While many of us don’t feel the…
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Five Herbs To Help With Stress Management
Read more: Five Herbs To Help With Stress ManagementStress is an intangible but ever-present component of modern daily life. A little stress is good; it gets us up and moving to finish a task, but too much stress can be debilitating for the physical, emotional and spiritual body. In this article, we look at five herbs that can help the body cope with…
One really big question women ask themselves when they start their menopause journey is, ‘Should I go on to HRT?’. While this article explores the possible answers to this question, before you get your hackles up, you must realise that this article is written by a Naturopath specialising in natural menopause. Why is this important?…