This last week has been a HUGE eye opener when it comes to healthy eating. I consider myself to be a very healthy person 99% of the time (ok with the occasional dark chocolate nom noms) but this week we took it to new heights at the Santos household! The reason? Hubby was unwell…
Creating Better Work / Life Balance as Health Professionals
In life sometimes we can feel pulled in so many directions. At these times, when we feel overwhelmed, overcomitted or stressed, its really important to step back and look at the big picture…. Are you living out your dreams? Or are you simply helping someone else to live out theirs (ie your boss, your partner,…
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Self-Care In Pregnancy – 5 Tips for Good Health
Today’s post is all about caring for yourself during pregnancy, and it’s been inspired by some exciting changes in my own life….I am almost 20 weeks pregnant and now well and truly sporting a baby bump! I’ve been spending a lot of time during this – my first pregnancy reflecting on what’s important in life…
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Valentine’s Day, True Love & Some Much Needed Pampering
This weekend has been a big eye opener. Not only was it Valentine’s Day, but also my husband and I celebrated our first wedding anniversary! I had high moments of love and joy with him, but also moments of melchanoly as I thought about the suffering that some people endure on some of these commercialised holidays.
Yoga Practice for the Mind & Body
My journey into yoga began in 2001. I discovered the practice during year 12 (thanks to my older sis!) and found the extra clarity, peace and movement that yoga brought to my life was a God-send. I attended classes for many years, and yoga helped me to heal my body and my heart in so…
Chemical-Free Skin Care Products
My journey towards a healthier body has been a gradual one. Like anything in life, when you’re making changes, it’s often good to start small rather than trying to change your whole life at once. Over the years I’ve been slowly substituting my chemical-filled makeup and skin care for healthier versions. Why you might ask?…
The Power of Aligning With Your Wise Inner Being
I woke up yesterday feeling emotional turmoil. I was angry, I was sad. I was frustrated. And I had noooo idea why. I had plans. But I cancelled them. I contemplated the idea of hiding under a rock (my doona) and spending the day in bed. Then I stopped for a moment to ask myself…
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Affirmations for Self-Care!
Louise Hay known for her best-seller ‘You Can Heal Your Life’ brought her theories about health and healing into the wellness arena some 40 years ago. During the 1970’s she worked as a counsellor, holding groups sessions with people from all walks of life, and particularly with young men diagnosed with HIV and AIDs. Her…
Healing Your Relationships – Getting into the Vortex
Christmas and New Year are beautiful times for love, laughter, celebrating the birth of Christ (if you’re into that) and enjoying some hard earned rest and relaxation. But how many times have you found yourself strung out at Christmas? Or angry and hurt about something? Before you know it, you’re arguing with Uncle Sam, or…
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