The Stress response A person’s response to stress is a normal physiological occurrence. It is the body’s way of going on alert and preparing all the organs and body parts for a fight (stand up and slay a beast) or flight (run for your life). Even when we are exposed to little everyday stresses,…
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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…
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It’s spring time and time to cleanse and detox! It’s Spring time in the southern hemisphere and this generally means a time of cleanse, renewed life and joy! This morning it really dawned on me how powerful and exciting this time of year is. Last night I changed the silver rocks, and ceramic filter in…
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Are you struggling with pregnancy? Sometimes the recipe for conception and pregnancy doesn’t work. And many people are finding out they are infertile. The stats: 2000: one in ten couples were infertile 2010: one in six couples were infertile 2020: one in four couples infertile?? Many get half way – they fall pregnant, but miscarry…
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Are you trying to make a baby? Trying to make a baby can be FUN and EXCITING but if things don’t happen as you would like it can BE STRESSFUL. Knowing when you are fertile and your body is optimized to conceive is really important! Interestingly, though, not many understand this well. Conception (and subsequent…
Read MoreThe truth is rarely pure and never simple! Oscar Wilde I want to discuss how you can go about decided the best line of health action for you. Deep??? Yes it is and I am hoping to explain something to you that will stay with you forever! I sometimes witness people struggling with health choices.…
Read MoreI am not too sure why but I have side stepped writing about this very popular “eating plan.” I think I am a little bit jealous. Michelle Bridges has a fantastic brand, always looks healthy and has a funky website. Plus she is inspiring lots of busy people with her simple recipe book. Her eating…
Read MoreVitamin D deficiency is endemic in Australia. WHY? Why this crazy paradox? I have grown up in this amazing nation gert by rolling waves, sandy beaches and a generous sun. Yet I am bamboozled at what appears to be the biggest public health faux pas I have even seen. Is it because we have been…
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Read MoreLast week the world watched on at the biggest space event that I have seen in years and that was when Felix Baumgartner jumped from orbit in the longest free fall of all time. Although apparently he wasn’t into outer space. He was 29 km short (something like that) but he was HIGH!! Red Bull…
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