A physical symptom is usually the first indication that something is out of balance. Whether your headaches are just a nuisance or downright debilitating, they are trying to tell you something has to change, but what? Derived from Greek, the word “symptom” combines syn, meaning “together,” and piptein, meaning “to fall.” In other words, your […]
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What role does counselling & coaching play in weight management?
What you have to say is as important as what I have to offer. While I am knowledgeable in the field of weight management, my clients are the experts of their internal worlds. Rarely spoken about in weight loss programs are the individual’s feelings of loss frustration and despair that can accompany weight issues. Sometimes […]
Real Talk: Pregnancy
Pregnancy is an absolutely extraordinary thing. It really is a magnificent miracle to grow a new human being and bring them into the world. There is excellent information about pregnancy and birth in the area of nutrition, exercise, and wellbeing, which is really fortunate compared to times gone by. What sometimes slips under the radar […]
Looking at your ‘why’ for new years resolutions
With the beginning of each New Year comes a flurry of new years resolutions. It seems like a good a time as any to think about change and transitioning from one year to the next, and with the New Year there may be extra significance, buoyancy and hope than at other times of the year. […]
Emotions, Digestion and Health
Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach when you feel anxious about someone or a situation? Have you ever felt you wanted to eat anything or nothing at all when you are feeling down? Have you ever felt upset after eating something that made you felt sick? Those are simple examples of how our […]
Poor sleep and its link to poor mental health
Sweet, sweet, slumber. Its something that we all long for but frustratingly and worryingly for many, a good nights sleep is elusive and hard to get. The reasons are multi faceted and complex. Sleep deprivation takes its toll on so many levels, from interfering with your ability to be alert and make safe and responsible […]