STRESS - such a loaded word!

Stress is a feeling of emotional strain or pressure, or overload on a physiological system. 

The stressor can be real or perceived.

Our individual interpretation of that word, STRESS, can really make a difference to our health. It is the perception of stress that will also impact our physiological response - the adrenal release of the stress hormones, and the nervous system response to the stress. The body will either maintain a sympathetic (fight or flight) state, or will reset and switch to the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest). Remember, stress is experienced by everyone, and stress is a normal part of life.

Are you looking to start a family or have been trying for some time now? Fertility is a very personal topic that today affects many couples - currently 1 in 6 couples in Australia are unable to conceive without medical intervention due to a blend of male, female, combined or unexplained factors....

At the heart of fertility and the first step towards achieving pregnancy and birthing your very own beautiful bub is the assessment of your ovulatory function and hormonal pathways, and your overall health .

Life Phases - Where are you at?

This is an article about all the other stuff - the messy life stuff that can be overwhelming - ‘stuff’ that whilst you are going through it you know that it is stressful and affecting you and your health, but you can’t quite make sense of it or feel in control of your life.  

This article is for you at whatever stage of life you are at.  

But, if you are in your 40s or 50s, and you are just hanging on and holding it all together (or not!) - these words are for you now.

Chronic Fatigue & Immune Depletion

Your immune system is designed to protect, defend and fight against harmful pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. However, recurrent and persistent infections are caused by (and lead to) a weakened immune system. When we are run down, stressed and eating poorly, the body is unable to fend off repeated bouts of illness and fails to eliminate invading pathogens effectively.

GOING CLEAN

If you are reading this then you are most likely already on board and aware of the chemicals in your environment. I feel that we really have been duped over the past +50 years on all the chemicals that we ‘need’ - to preserve our foods, clean our houses/car, clean our body, beautify ourselves, make our garden grow, flavour our food, clean our water, flame retardants on our furniture……

Winter Immunity

If you are in a good state of health, feeling vital, feeding your body bountiful nutrients, balancing your daily stresses, supporting a strong healthy digestive system, adequate sleep, and minimal exposure to environmental toxins then your immune system has the capability and resources to keep you well against the winter bugs.