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We’ve all heard the saying, “you are the sum of the 5 people you spend time with the most”. The idea is that these close relationships influence us greatly, from the way we think, to the way we see ourselves and our choices. But research has suggested that our social networks have a further reaching […]

A couple of months after my first son was born, I was really craving some ‘me’ time. I’d worked my way through the first few excruciating weeks of breastfeeding, and I had mostly recovered from birth (physically, at least!); the fog was starting to clear. Finally, the moment arrived: he’d been fed and was asleep, […]

Is your diet making you anxious? Anxiety encompasses feelings of worry, apprehension, fear and nervousness. These feelings can be difficult to manage and can impede on our ability to live a comfortable life.  For some, feelings of anxiety are characterised by a diagnosed anxiety disorder and might include panic attacks; while for others, anxiety results […]

It is essential to seek the support of a qualified health care practitioner at the onset of UTI symptoms to provide appropriate treatment, and in the case of recurrent UTI’s to discuss a treatment plan to support prevention. With that, here are 10 nutrition tips that can help support and prevent a UTI. Hydration – […]

Are you noticing a “meno-belly” or spare tyre around your waist that you can’t seem to shift? This is one of the many symptoms of going through perimenopause. Many women are unaware that the phase of perimenopause can begin a long time (between 2-10 years) before actual menopause. Our bodies are physically changing, the declines […]