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The Spring Transition: What’s Actually Happening in Your Body

This time of year is associated with rebirth, new beginnings, and we feel a sudden shift in energy, in nature and our bodies. We’re moving from the slower pace and routine of winter into a lighter, more active time of year. Personally, I enjoy winter and all it offers, and the move into spring feelsContinue reading “The Spring Transition: What’s Actually Happening in Your Body”

Creating a Wellness Routine for Busy People

In my last blog, I talked about stress and how chronic or prolonged stress can lead to health problems over time. One part of dealing with stress is incorporating wellness practices into your week. Many women I work with are professionals juggling their work with their home and family lives. So, I get it – balancing a hectic schedule whileContinue reading “Creating a Wellness Routine for Busy People”

Practical Tips for Finding Relief from PMS

Continuing on the theme of hormones, today I’m going to take a look at Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) and how to manage symptoms. It’s not something I’ve talked about here before yet it’s a common experience that many women ask me about. It’s commonly thought that we cannot do much about PMS – it’s just part of being a woman and our monthly cycle – right? Wrong! ItContinue reading “Practical Tips for Finding Relief from PMS”

Understanding Midlife Weight Gain: Causes and Solutions for Women Over 40 

I work with many women in their 40s and 50s and one of the biggest challenges they face is midlife weight gain. Some have symptoms associated with perimenopause and menopause.  I would like to point out that not every woman in their 40s is perimenopausal. Perimenopause typically begins in a woman’s 40s, but it canContinue reading “Understanding Midlife Weight Gain: Causes and Solutions for Women Over 40 “

A Guide to Understanding and Resetting Your Circadian Rhythm

You may or may not have heard of your Circadian Rhythm, and perhaps you’re not entirely sure of what it is or why it matters as it’s not the kind of thing we talk about often.  For those of you who don’t know – our circadian rhythm is like a 24-hour internal clock in our brain that regulates our cycles of wakefulness and sleepiness. ItContinue reading “A Guide to Understanding and Resetting Your Circadian Rhythm”

Healthy Habits for Busy People: 10 Simple Ways to Prioritise Your Wellness

My life has been very busy and stressful over the last year, and to be honest, there have been periods where my health and wellness has taken a back seat. Yes, this even happens to those of us working in the health and wellness industry. It’s so easy to let life take over and all too soonContinue reading “Healthy Habits for Busy People: 10 Simple Ways to Prioritise Your Wellness”

Tips For Keeping Healthy and Eating Well During the Festive Season

You have done really well. You have eaten healthily all year, cut down on sugar and processed foods, you are cooking fresh meals from scratch, drinking plenty of water and getting your 10,000 steps in. And then, the festive season has arrived. The shelves in the shops are stacked with treats and alcohol, the parties and lunches begin and yourContinue reading “Tips For Keeping Healthy and Eating Well During the Festive Season”

Best Times to Have Dinner to Get a Good Night’s Sleep

Working on my intermittent fasting blog got me thinking about mealtimes and the best times to eat, particularly in the evening.  One reported benefit of intermittent fasting is you get a better night’s sleep. We need good quality sleep for our bodies to restore properly, yet many of us are eating too late into theContinue reading “Best Times to Have Dinner to Get a Good Night’s Sleep”