Have you been feeling the urge to clear out your environment lately? Feeling the need to spring clean in autumn? It's all part of the letting go phase of the seasons we are in. Clearing out and decluttering your physical surroundings will create a space you can rest in and rejuvenate in over winter. It will also flow on to allow more mental, emotional and energetic space. Read more...

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Although here in the southern hemisphere we consider autumn the start of March it doesn't truly become autumnal until the equinox which occurred on March 20.

Did you notice the air change? It became cooler, dryer and crisper. Read more...

Adrenal fatigue is a term that encompasses a range of signs and symptoms that result when the adrenal glands are functioning below normal and necessary levels. The adrenals glands are located just above the kidneys and are responsible for producing epinephrine (adrenaline), norepinephrine (noradrenaline), cortisol, progesterone, DHEA, oestrogen, and testosterone. 

Adrenal fatigue encompasses a range of symptoms and is a form of fatigue that is not relieved by sleep. People with adrenal fatigue may look and act relatively normal with any obvious signs of physical illness, .... Click here to read about Signs and Symptoms and what you can do if you feel you may have adrenal fatigue

​A new year has just begun and it brings with it infinite possibilities. Have you thought about what this year could bring? Personally I'm not a big fan of resolutions as I feel there is an element of pressure to them and can be perceived as failure if they're not achieved. I prefer to set intentions of how I'd like to live my life, how I'd like to feel and what is important to incorporate daily. If you haven't done it yet here are a few suggestions of questions you might like to ask yourself to discover what you truly want to manifest for yourself this year. Read more...

There are plenty of things you can do to keep your immune system strong so that you can avoid winter colds and flus.

1. Eat nutritious food. Okay so this doesn't only apply for winter, but if your are going to potentially be faced with more bacteria and viruses in winter then making sure your are ingesting as many nutrients as possible will help your body keep up with the requirements for strong defense.​
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Sleep is essential for health and vitality all year round but as I've mentioned winter is a great time to get more sleep, so why not use the cool winter nights to work on improving your sleep quality and quantity.

Sleep debt/deficit (the difference between the amount of sleep you should be getting and what you are actually getting) is fast becoming a major health problem. More and more people are getting less sleep than is recommended for well being, which is 8 hours per night for the average person.
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It’s common when the winter season approaches to start to experience feelings of wanting to withdraw and hibernate away. The colder, shorter days encourage us to slow down. And this is not a bad thing! In nature we see this within much of the animal kingdom as well as many plants and trees. Winter is a time to turn inwards both physically and mentally. The colder temperatures begin to cool the surface of our body and body heat is drawn more internally to keep our core warm. Just as the animals hibernate to conserve energy for the growth period of springtime, it is a time for us to rest and rejuvenate. Read more...

 ​Have you ever felt there were people in your life who are draining your energy? Taking advantage of you? Bringing you down?

According to one of the universal laws, The Law of Attraction, where like attracts like, this is a sign for you to look at what you are attracting and allowing into your life. Often it can be difficult to understand and accept that we are responsible for what we experience in life; but any time we experience discomfort it is a chance to take a look at ourselves and find the opportunities for change. Read more...