Itchy Witchy Sweaty Sleepy Bloated Forgetful Moody Do you relate to one (or all!) of these Dwarfs? Menopause can be a difficult time for women … hot flushes, night sweats, poor sleep, weight gain, mood swings, depression, poor memory. As hormone production ceases, these symptoms can occur. But did you know, with adequate support, Read More …
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Insomnia!
Do you find it difficult to get to sleep? Or do you wake in the middle of the night and lie awake for hours? In NSW 1 in 5 are chronically sleep deprived. Not having enough sleep affects us on so many levels – our work, relationships, quality of life. There are many reasons for Read More …
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Chemicals in the environment that disrupt your hormones!
There are chemicals in our environment that mimic the action of hormones in the body. These chemicals are called “endocrine disruptors” and they interfere with the function of hormones such as oestrogen, testosterone, insulin & thyroid hormones. This causes a wide range of health problems as you can imagine. Over the last 70 years thousands of man-made Read More …
RESEARCH ON HOMEOPATHY
There has been a lot of talk in the media recently about homeopathy and research. Unlike many herbal medicines or nutritional supplements, it is difficult to have homeopathy researched through double blind, controlled studies. This is because, with Homeopathy, one remedy is chosen out of thousands that matches the symptoms of the individual. For example, Read More …
Hormones Out Of Balance?
Do you suffer from: * irregular or heavy periods * weight gain * fluid retention * low libido * breast tenderness * sleep disturbances * headaches * foggy head * mood swings * thinning of scalp hair? If the answer is YES to some or all of these you could have symptoms of oestrogen dominance (and progesterone Read More …
Top Five Eating Tips
1. VARIETY Variety in what you eat is the best way to ensure you are getting adequate nutrients from your food. You always need to have variety in vegetables and fruit. But you also need to have variety in grains and protein and most people don’t do this. To have variety in grains – take Read More …
Why We Need Sleep
Sleep allows the body to recuperate and repair so it is not surprising that inadequate sleep, particularly over a period of time, can affect us negatively. Lack of sleep can lead to: * changes in glucose regulation * changes in blood pressure * altered cognitive function * poor immune function * hormonal changes * increased Read More …
Reduce those PMS symptoms!!
Fed up with PMS symptoms? Well try the following – it's sure to help! 1. Keep hydrated – drink more water! Limit caffeine & alcohol as they can increase breast soreness and irritability. 2. Move – at least 20 minutes of daily exercise helps alleviate symptoms, increases energy and reduces stress. 3. Reduce sugar, fat Read More …