There is a wonderful little book that I have recommended to so many clients and students over the years called “How to Survive the Loss of a Love”. Often I am suggesting that someone pick this book up when they are looking at the end of a long-term partnership type relationship, like marriage. And most […]
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September is here again and we have to acknowledge that Summer is ‘officially’ over for those of us in the Northern hemisphere. This time of year I usually write something about ‘back to school’ and getting back into the swing of things after a relaxing summer break. It’s interesting to sometimes stop and observe ourselves […]
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When we are feeling stressed or anxious or sometimes just numb we often reach for food as a way to comfort ourselves. Does this sound familiar to you? The familiarity and comfort of eating may bring a sensation of temporary peace, but the side effects can be disastrous, including: Obesity Addictive behaviors Eating disorders Bloating […]
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I have sat down on several occasions to write the end of year newsletter and looked at a blank screen with no ideas bopping through my brain. Then I was at the Breakfast with Friends networking group listening to my good friend Mary Ford bring our breakfast group to a close for the year and […]
Continue ReadingTake Time To Heal
Following the theme of taking time to rest and repair from December newsletter I was taking my own advice and pausing to catch-up on some reading over the holiday season when I came across this quote: “Being unstoppably on the go is considered to be the behavior of responsible adults; therefore, we usually resist the interludes […]
Continue ReadingThe Perfect Cuppa…Feeling Good and Looking Good With Tea
More info from Feeling Absolutely Fabulous Remember Peter Rabbit? After a day pilfering the farmer’s cabbages, Peter had a tummy-ache. So, what did his mum do? She gave him a nice cup of chamomile tea, and sent him to bed. Well, this remedy works for people as well as rabbits! So, did you know that […]
Continue ReadingNew Year’s Reflection
It’s now the end of January and many of us will have broken the resolutions we set for ourselves at the beginning of the year. We often start the New Year with high hopes and then set ourselves high standards to live by. In my experience, both personal and as a health consultant for nearly […]
Continue ReadingHolistic Aromatherapy Massage
The basis of massage is touch. All too often we are afraid to touch one another. However, research is increasingly proving the extraordinary effectiveness of touch. The warmth and security that touch engenders is necessary for survival. The gentle touching of skin triggers hormonal reactions. Endorphins bring feelings of happiness, increase the willingness to perform, […]
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