Early Symptoms of Menopause: The Signs Rural Women Shouldn’t Ignore As a naturopath with a special interest in perimenopause, I see so many rural women who say, “I wish I had known sooner.” They’ve spent months or even years dismissing subtle signs that their body was trying to tell them something was changing, that the …
4 Foods That Support Your Hormones in Perimenopause Simple dietary changes for rural women seeking real relief Struggling with Perimenopause? Start with What’s On Your Plate Hey there,If you’ve been feeling moody, tired, foggy, or like your body’s just not doing what it used to, you’re not alone. Perimenopause can affect everything from your sleep …
The Rural Woman’s Guide to Surviving Perimenopause: Practical Tips to Feel Like Yourself Again Perimenopause Is Tough. Doing It Alone Is Tougher Hello rural women! Perimenopause can be a time known for unexpected changes, confusing symptoms, and feeling like your body is betraying you. If you’re a rural or regional woman in your late 30s …
A Naturopath’s Top Tips for Improving Your Immune Health this Winter Let’s talk about immune health. We all know how important it is to have a robust immune system, right? Especially at the time of year between seasons, when the weather is changing, or during times of stress. As a Naturopath and Medical Scientist who …
Stress and Sleep: Could the Pressures of Life Be Keeping You Awake At Night? Stress is a normal part of life, and yet if it’s not managed properly, it can impact many areas of your well-being, including your sleep. If you’re feeling stressed out, you’re not alone. Whether you are dealing with work-related stress, relationship …
5 Key Tips for Shift Workers on Overcoming Work-Related Sleep Deprivation As a Naturopath and Medical Scientist, I am always telling my patients, especially my shift-work patients, that getting enough sleep is key for their physical and mental well-being, but many don’t understand the importance of prioritising their sleep when it comes to their health. …
Sleep Anxiety Worry about the consequences of not getting adequate sleep. Have you ever heard of sleep anxiety? Excessive worry about the consequences of not getting enough sleep? I hadn’t until a few years ago, I now know that I used to suffer terribly from it. For some people, getting into bed might be …
Top 10 Healthy Foods to Keep in the Freezer Food and eating healthily are high on my list of priorities. However, running a business doesn’t leave me with a lot of spare time, therefore, I rely heavily on my freezer. So much so that I have a second freezer that is always stocked to capacity …
Healthy Snacks for Night Shift I understand the temptation to hit up the vending machine for a sugary snack, especially on night shift. I went through a phase of calling smarties my proton energy pill (AKA Roger Ramjet), thinking they were on the only thing that would get me through nights. Now I realise that …
10 Tips – How To fall asleep fast Here are my top 10 tips on how to fall asleep fast. Like many people, I’ve struggled with falling to sleep easily. For me, it was mostly related to doing shift work. However, I still have times when I find it difficult to fall asleep. These are …
