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Epigenetics Epigenetics – The study of heritable changes caused by the activation and deactivation of genes without any change in DNA sequence. Want to know more? Check out this article: by Genomics and Precision Health Spirituality Is a feeling of fulfillment and connection within your own heart and soul. It is the feeling that there is

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Welcome the Winter Solstice

Welcome to Winter Solstice (if you’re in the southern hemisphere).We have arrived at the shortest day of the year – hooray.  Under the Wheel of the Year, this is recognised as the beginning of the new sun year, because from here on, the amount of light in a 24 hour day/night cycle increases. Did you

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My Journey to Menopause

I first noticed the beginning of the transition to menopause when I was about 47 years old – my period became really heavy and went on for around 8 days (usually 3-4),  then 2 weeks later I got my period again!  Another 2 weeks and guess what it came again and was even heavier!  WTF? 

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Menopause & Sex

It’s a tricky topic.  Some women have told me the desire is no longer there which is a normal response for women due to the depletion of the reproductive hormones. During perimenopause, however, there will most likely be a see-saw effect in your libido: going from a low (or no) desire to a sudden even

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The Empty Nest

Empty Nest Syndrome is a term for the emotional changes felt by parents when their children leave home. It usually has a bigger impact on women and often occurs around menopausal age (as if we need another thing to deal with at this time!).  When the children (and sometimes a partner) leaves “the nest” women

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Secret Women’s Business & Menopause

this can not only be frustrating for older women, it can be isolating. Older women are already going through a cascade of emotions and hormonal ups and downs, this lack of recognition on top of everything else can leave women feeling like they have no purpose. But there is another

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Autumn Equinox

Even though we officially marked Autumn as 1st March, the equinox is the actual transition into autumn in the Southern Hemisphere (In the Northern Hemisphere the Spring Equinox is at this same time). From here…

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Caring for Everyone Includes Yourself

As women, we are always nurturing and caring for others – it’s in our biological make-up. But this is often at the expense of the most important person in your life – yourself. If you are willing to drop everything to help friends, neighbours or any people affected by the floods, remember to decompress and release

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Time for a Shower?

A shower can calm your own nervous system but have you ever had an “energetic” shower to wash off someone elses stress? Stress and anxiety has been affecting so many recently, particularly over the last week with war, floods and the ongoing pandemic. Lately I have been supporting my community by offering  activities and tools to

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