by Paula | Menopause, Nutrition, Reflexology, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
The word Menopause creates a feeling of dread in many women, mainly because of the negative perception it is given by society. The many symptoms that come in the perimenopause (the years leading up to when periods stop) can leave a woman feeling that her better years...
by Paula | Nutrition, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
We are living in unprecedented times, that stress can suppress our Immune System. The coronavirus known as COVID-19 is in the news and the entire world is under lockdown for a pandemic, the likes of which has never been seen before. People are being encouraged to stay...
by Paula | Overwhelm, Reflexology, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
You have work to do, dinner to make, home-schooling to sort, elderly parents to look after, the dog to walk and somewhere in there find time for you. Does this sound familiar? Women today have more to juggle than their predecessors. The average women works 51...
by Paula | Gut health, Nutrition, Self Care, Wellbeing
WHAT ROLE DOES THE MICROBIOME HAVE IN THE BODY? The microbiome refers to the bacteria that live in synergy with us in our digestive system. We have 50-60 trillion cells in the body, we have 10 times that of bacteria. In fact, if we were to count up all the cells in...
by Paula | Overwhelm, Reflexology, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Principles and aims of reflexology The main factors that are evident in all disease are congestion, inflammation and tension. Reflexology aims to correct these. Disease, in holistic terms, is caused by an imbalance, or blockage in the body. When you remove...
by Paula | Gut health, Nutrition, Self Care, Wellbeing
The Immune system is operating for us 24/7. It is a complex system made up of proteins and cells that defend the body against infections. But how do you boost your immune system? We all have three types of immunity; innate, passive and adaptive. Innate immunity...
