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Adrenal Fatigue – ATP science interview
Listen to this cutting edge, practical podcast on Adrenal Fatigue with ATP guys, Jeff, Matt and Sam. >> Click here <<<< to listen to the podcast. Or watch here
Read MoreWhat is stress?
Are you Stressed? The stress response is a normal life-saving response. It activates a series of events in your body, especially when you feel your life is under attack. The stress response helps us prepare our body to get out of harm’s way. It kicks in when we feel our life is under threat. That…
Read MoreCortisol
Both sexes make cortisol in response to a “potentially life threatening” situation. It also plays a role in fighting infections – augmenting our immune system. As well as being responsible for our 24 hour body clock. So you can see if we are stressed long term, or suffering with a long term virus or infection…
Read MoreAre there natural ways to fix fibroids?
Fibroids, are there alternative treatments? YES! There are options to manage fibroids, other than surgical removal and these are some of the ways, and my approach. What are fibroids? Fibroids are non-cancerous growths in the uterine (womb) wall. They can be inside, outside or in the actual wall. Whilst they may be called a tumour…
Read More3 Tips to Fall Asleep (QUICK)
Tips to fall asleep! QUICK As I follow-up on broken springs in my mattress (fortunately still under warrantee) I reflect vividly of my sleep-deprived nights as a night duty nurse! I recall lying on our make shift beds, an uneven couch or the floor. Cold and uncomfortable… My feet overlapping the end of the couch…. the…
Read MoreSecrets for Managing PCOS?
Woman to Woman… Do you want to know the secrets of managing PCOS? Today I wanted to talk about high testosterone levels in women. The medical term for this is called polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS. I wanted to dispel a few myths, let you know what I’ve observed in my natural medicine clinic, (which…
Read More5 Natural Ways to Decrease Stress
Stress is a normal feeling in your body. But often it can feel uncomfortable.. even gain roller skates and dominate our being. But with a little bit of understanding, you can master your stress levels. Stress is designed to keep you out of harms way and potentially save your life. The stress response is a…
Read MoreDo you Suffer with Anxiety in the Morning?
Do you wake up in the morning overwhelmed with anxiety? Or maybe you don’t call it that but you do recognise waking and: Instantly planning your day in your head Dreading what is coming up for the day Feeling the desire to hide in bed all day…. Needing to open your…
Read MoreComfort Eating
Have you ever been a comfort eater? Maybe binged to relieve stress and turmoil, to later regret it? I used to be a comfort eater.. or sugar addict, depends on your opinion. When I felt anxiety, I ate sugar rich foods. What I now know is that I was really balancing my hormones and self…
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