IT AFFECTS MORE OF US THAN YOU THINK! National Diabetes Week 2019 kicks off on 14 July and runs until 20 July. WHAT IS DIABETES? Are you living with Diabetes? It can be very overwhelming managing this condition, particularly in the early stages following diagnosis. I've put together a...
May!!! We agree…. How is it May already? Well, May allows us to celebrate those very special people in our lives - our Mums. Being a parent can be very challenging at the best of times. And especially if you’re a new mum. It doesn’t...
The mind-body connection is incredibly strong. What you think may often become your reality. Numerous research articles have shown how negative emotions can harm the body. For many years, Chinese Medicine practitioners have known there's a correlation between our organ meridian systems and emotions....
Diaphragm breathing or as it is sometimes called, belly breathing, is a wonderful way to relax our body and our nervous system. Our diaphragm is a dome shaped muscle located under our rib cage that moves our lungs as we breathe. With our busy lives and...
The Importance of Pelvic Floor for All Women Many people think that pelvic floor issues including incontinence and prolapse only happen to pregnant or aging women. However, exercise, constipation and over activating of muscles can also cause problems. The pelvic floor muscles are like a hammock from...
What is a lactation consultant? A Lactation Consultant is a breast feeding specialist who is trained to educate mothers how to breastfeed their new babies. Some lactation consultants are midwives, like I am, and others are passionate mothers who have decided to specialise in lactation. Lactation...