This is Part I of a series about the hormone oestrogen, to debunk myths and give current information on oestrogen at different points in a woman’s journey. In parts II and III we’ll cover roles of oestrogen, impact of oestrogen on different tissues in the body, along with best-evidence for treatment (hormonal therapy and natural…
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When the demands of motherhood intersect with the physical and emotional challenges of perimenopause, exhaustion can become more than just fatigue – it can feel overwhelming, isolating, and all-consuming. Mothers are more tired than ever. Recently a large-scale systematic review showed that the average prevalence of parental burnout was 6-9% but both personally and professionally…
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When I discovered I was pregnant with baby number three, the first thing I decided to do was organise birth plans – and this time I wished for a home birth through my local hospital. Baby one was a home birth and baby two, a car birth. (You can read baby 2 birth story at…
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INGREDIENTS 2kg of organic beef bones / marrow bones for stock making ½ bunch organic celery 4 organic carrots 1 organic onion ¼ cup of organic apple cider vinegar Several sprigs of thyme, tied together ½ teaspoon cracked black pepper 1 bunch organic parsley, chopped 10 cups of cold water. METHOD Preheat oven to 180…
From the moment we found out we were having our second baby, I was absolutely thrilled at getting to experience birth all over again. But the journey to birthing her was not straight forward, it was actually a really rocky path, full of difficult choices, (but loads of personal growth and a-ha moments.) I spent…
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VITEX AGNUS CASTUS Common Names: Chaste Tree / Chaste Berry I get asked about this herb A LOT! Have you ever wondered if it’s the right herb for you? Vitex (Vitex agnus-castus) is a plant that has historically been used to remedy women’s problems and is also known as chaste tree or chasteberry. Vitex supplements may come…
Making this has been on the to-do list a while, but when my son came down with a sore throat, it was definitely a hurry along to finally get in the kitchen and get cooking! This recipe makes a warming, delicious elderberry syrup to soothe those sore throats right through Autumn and Winter. Ingredients: 4…
Are you wanting to boost your immune system and prevent yourself from getting those coughs and colds this winter? Have you thrown all the probiotics and vitamin C at your kids they can possible handle but still they come home with a cold? (It happens at our house too!) There is so much you can…
On this episode of the Healthy, Wealthy and Smart Podcast, I welcome Elizabeth Santos on the show to discuss burnout among new graduates. Elizabeth Santos is a Physical Therapist, Naturopathic Practitioner and Author of ‘New Graduate’s Guide to Physiotherapy: Avoid Burnout and Injury, Build Resilience and Thrive in Clinical Practice’ an academic style of book…
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The official Launch Party for the Book ‘New Graduates Guide to Physiotherapy’ was held at Vital Core Physiotherapy on the 25th of October, and what a great night it was! Great company, and beautiful food from Hayley at Grazing Karma and Photography from Lofty Visions. Thank you to everyone who made it so special (including…
