Stress A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances. The harmful, unpredictable and restrictive events of the last couple of years have been really stressful for many people. Stress is unavoidable for most of us… especially in these times of rapidly rising costs of living. The impact of …
Have you heard of A Thermomix…? I want to talk about the most amazing kitchen gadget I’ve ever come across…A THERMOMIX…AKA THERMIE… my personal kitchen assistant…!! You can meal plan, create collections and shopping lists, send your shopping list to various stores and store your favourite recipes all in one app. Cookidoo is the app …
Smoking Smoking cigarettes is known to have a wide range of negative side effects on the human body. It has been scientifically proven that smoking leads to an acceleration in skin aging, impaired lung function, cardiovascular and respiratory diseases, as well as increasing the risk of developing lung, stomach and pancreatic cancers and many other …
Baby Sleep The enigmatic sleep habits of newborn babies often turn our lives upside down which can be exhausting for many parents. On average babies sleep between 16 – 18 hours a day during the first few weeks. They usually sleep for 2 – 4 hrs at a time, day or night as their internal …
Maternity The first day of your pregnancy is also the first day of your last menstrual period. Your pregnancy journey begins when an egg is released from one of your ovaries and moves into the fallopian tube. Several million sperm attempt the journey to reach the egg, but only one will succeed, releasing enzymes so …
Multiple Sclerosis Multiple sclerosis can cause a huge variation of potential symptoms, depending on which part of the nervous system is affected. The cause of MS is unknown, it is thought to be an autoimmune and neurodegenerative condition. The immune system attacks the nervous system which damages the protective myelin sheath around the nerve fibres, …
Secondary Infertility When a people decide to start a family, they often imagine having more than one child. But sometimes the reality of this is more difficult and not to be assumed. Secondary infertility occurs in 50 percent of all fertility causes. When this difficulty happens it can often catch people off guard. Secondary infertility …
Colic You will find umpteen different definitions, descriptions and theories about what colic is, how it affects babies, what causes it and how to treat it. The most common definition of colic is when a baby with no underlying condition or who isn’t hungry cries for more than 3 hours a day, more than 3 …
Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, PCOS, is a complex health condition that affects about 10% of women worldwide. Unfortunately, the exact cause of PCOS is not known, but it is considered a hormonal imbalance that predominantly impacts on a woman’s reproductive system, resulting in irregular or absent periods, skin issues, excess body hair, weight …
Mindfulness, Stress Reduction and Overall Happiness Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing our attention on the present moment. Whilst calmly acknowledging and accepting our feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations and accepting without judgment. Mindfulness is now being examined scientifically. It has been found to be a key element in stress reduction and overall happiness. …
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