The spiritual path of menopause is the one that is least considered by women prior to the event. By spiritual, I don’t mean religion: it is the process of finding an inner connection – a deep feeling within that creates a calm, balanced sense of self. If women allow this process to come to fruition,
Are you getting hot under the collar or just want a way to let off steam that is calm and relaxed? Try out both of these ancient practices of pranayama (energy breath) to give you a beneficial cooling effect within minutes. The practice is helpful for all people susceptible to sudden bursts of heat (whether
Here’s a fun little story I found on social media which I thought we could all gain some insight from: My dad has bees. Today I went to his house and he showed me all of the honey he had retrieved from the hives. He took the lid off of a big bucket full of
Spring Equinox this year falls on 23rd Sept 2021. The equinox is when there is equal light and equal darkness. Being Spring this signifies that we are heading towards longer days and shorter nights. For me I love acknowledging the major points on the Wheel of the Year and use them as a quick reminder
In traditional natural medicine, the belief is that “dis-ease” begins on an energetic level and if not resolved, then manifests in physical form. This correlates to the yogic belief that emotions are held within our body and create tension and pain in our joints and muscles. At first they might just be a gentle reminder
Today I was inspired by the 1MillionWomen theme song that was shared on social media. It made me start thinking about how our society views illness and how this is reflected in issues relating to climate change. We all know we should address health issues when they first arise, but we tend to wait until
Why you need a “not to do” list during perimenopause Until you put your own needs first you will not thrive in all the other aspects of your life. The lead up to Menopause is the time when this really becomes evident. Hormonal changes during perimenopause can wreak havoc in your body, and your life,
Did you watch the report on 60 Minutes last night about the hidden suffering of perimenopausal women?  While I was happy that this important topic got some air-time, I was disappointed that there was only one solution offered:   “take HRT and everything will be fixed”! I am aware that HRT can be successful in managing
Have you ever noticed that if you consciously stop what you are doing and notice your breathing pattern, that the simple act of paying attention can slow down your breathing
I love herbal teas in winter. They are a great way to get your fluid levels up when you don’t necessarily feel thirsty. I often drink combinations of herbs – such as licquorice, lemon and mint (a unique blend I found on a recent trip to Tambourine Mountains), but for the stock standard – buy
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