Winter is considered traditionally as the season of rejuvenation. As the sun lowers, the days become shorter and colder, it’s the season to slow down, go within, for internal reflection and focus more on self-care. Aligning Our Bio-rhythms As we observe nature, we may also acknowledge her cycles within us. As we re-connect with our … Continue reading
Are you confused about food, nutrition, diets and detoxification? Maybe you’re not sure what to eat, or what you shouldn’t eat, don’t know your nutritional requirements, what diet to follow or what detoxification protocol to do? Understandably, as there’s much confusion because there’s so much contradictory information. It seems what one seemingly expert says, another says virtually … Continue reading
Spring! … ‘tis the season to step out from the shadowy depths of winter and sprout forward as we blossom upward towards the annual summer summit. Remember, as we are a part of nature, the cycles of nature are also within us. Some people may say ‘who cares!’. Yet, our connection with nature reflects how … Continue reading
With over 30 years of experience as a both a Naturopath and Remedial Massage Therapist I’ve found that most musculoskeletal problems are due to much deeper underlying issues. They are often much related to issues such as stress, poor digestion, dysfunctional movement and environmental conditions. Lets look into these issues a little deeper. Meet Your Musculoskeletal System … Continue reading
‘Tis winter, the season to slow down and recharge our batteries. As we are a part of nature, these cycles of nature are also within us. Now’s the season to cultivate our ‘jing’. To do this, we need to retreat more within, be more centred, embracing quietness and be aware of practices that can help … Continue reading
Naturally, to enjoy life, we need to enjoy great wellbeing. As a Naturopath, my focus is on addressing our wellbeing from a natural and holistic perspective. In this special summer ‘new-year’ edition article the emphaises is on ‘gut health’ and how this can help to enhance our overall wellbeing. We really need to appreciate just … Continue reading
As a Naturopath, Counsellor, Life-Coach and Remedial Therapist I’ve a unique opportunity to address our wellbeing from a holistic perspective. In this special summer edition article I’m focusing on aligning our heart and gut brains and how this can help to enhance our wellbeing in general and more specifically with addressing musculoskeletal issues. As a … Continue reading
In clinic, I see many clients who complain of feeling fatigued. In my opinion, don’t fight fatigue, you won’t win. Instead, we need to work with it. To get results, essentially we need to boost our vitality. And, to achieve this we need to embrace a few simple concepts. Acknowledging our body in terms of … Continue reading
As folklore tells us, spring is the season when we traditionally do a ‘spring-clean’. It’s also known as when to do a liver cleanse. To get a good grasp of this let’s look at a few perspectives. Seasonal Correspondences In many ancient cultures, when we were more in-tune with nature, spring was clearly regarded as … Continue reading
So many people are dependent on their cup of coffee or two to get up and feel alive in the morning. What’s the danger of this and how can you break the cycle? The effects of coffee can be quite a controversial topic. We’ve probably all heard of its many pros and cons. Depending … Continue reading