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…
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…
Illustration by Megan Hills I recently had a short break from work, with a family holiday to Port Elliott so my son could go on his beloved cockletrain (which runs along the coast in the Fleurieu Peninsula.) It had me reflecting on the importance of taking small breaks and stepping away from one’s professional life….
The theme this week has been one of balance for both body mind and soul. I’ve been reflecting on this because after my first book launch (which was amazing!) last weekend I lost a sense of balance this week, with some personal and health challenges. The concept of balance has always been elusive to me,…
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