Adaptogens: Let Food Be Thy Medicine. Fight Stress!

Adaptogens: Let Food Be Thy Medicine. Fight Stress!

For those that subscribe to the philosophy of "let food be thy medicine"; healing plants a.k.a. Adaptogens, help balance, restore and protect the body by increasing the body's resistance to stress and normalising the individual's physiological functions.

Read on to find out more about this elite-class of nootropics that can help your body cope with stress - bringing your body back into a balanced, healthy, optimized state.

These non-toxic herbs and roots have been used for centuries in

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WTH is... Leaky Gut Syndrome? Is It Causing Your Bloating?

WTH is... Leaky Gut Syndrome? Is It Causing Your Bloating?

Sounds gross? Sounds like an uncontrollable release of waste matter from our nether region? Well, though it definitely isn't that, it is not any better either!

A condition that is not typically diagnosed, Leaky Gut Syndrome refers to the "permeability" of our small intestines. As the lining of the small intestine becomes damaged, toxic waste products and bacteria "leak" through the intestines and enter the blood stream - this can cause an autoimmune response in the body including inflammatory and

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Cramps? Moody? Anxious? Working With Your Hormonal Cycle and Tracking Your Period

Cramps? Moody? Anxious? Working With Your Hormonal Cycle and Tracking Your Period

The levels of our hormones changes with each menstrual phase. Many of us have rather negative relationships with our period; often relating the cycle to PMS - mood swings, fatigue, breast tenderness, bloating, food & sugar cravings - and inconvenience during the time of the month.

Growing up with cramps and pain was (and perhaps, still is) taken to be normal. Ingesting pain killers, old advice to not drink 'cooling' stuff , herbs from Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Medical Certificate leave

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WTH is...Sexual Wellness? Does Size Always Matter?

WTH is...Sexual Wellness? Does Size Always Matter?

SEX. INTIMACY. Awkward? ...Shame? Sexual Wellness is an important & normal part of everyday wellness - your health & wellbeing. Yet, conversations around this still remains taboo!

We speak with former consultant turned Sexual Wellness Advocate and Sex & Relationship Counselor + TEDx Speaker Erin - ...because sex, sexual wellness, love, intimacy, relationships impact our physical, emotional, self and relational happiness 🙏🏽.

Read on and let's explore the conversation together, shall we?

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What is sexual wellness to you?

First, I want to

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WTH is... Chiropractic?

WTH is... Chiropractic?

WTH is... a series that touches on the health issues that women all over the world face. Get your facts sorted, and perhaps, finally get the help you deserve. #teambusywoman

This time round, we ask a fellow Busy Woman to share her take on enhancing your lifestyle with chiropractic.

If you’re a modern day woman who runs your own business or is building your way up the corporate ladder, you are probably already trying to seek that perfect work

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WTH IS... Adrenal Stress?

WTH IS... Adrenal Stress?

WTH is... a series that touches on the health issues that women all over the world face. Get your facts sorted, and perhaps, finally get the help you deserve. #teambusywoman

When you’re feeling tired, stressed and not thinking clearly, everything feels so much harder. A few years ago, I realized that I continually felt zapped of energy, was constantly getting sick and felt a general lack of enthusiasm for life. I also found that I was relying on caffeine

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Balancing out your imbalances with sound therapy. Sounding out your intentions

Balancing out your imbalances with sound therapy. Sounding out your intentions

Everything in the Universe vibrates.

Gong. Drums. Lion dance. As we soak up the Chinese New Year festivities in many parts of Asia and welcome the Year of the Dog, take a moment for yourself amidst the visitings or holidays.

How has the start of 2018 been for you? Are you still living the intentions and purpose you set out for yourself at the start of the year? Are you looking to de-stress and retune your mind & body?

You've

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WTH is... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

WTH is... Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)

WTH is... a series that touches on the health issues that women all over the world face. Get your facts sorted, and perhaps, finally get the help you deserve. #teambusywoman

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Women are blessed with the ability to reproduce and with a body, that is extremely sensitive to whether it is a safe environment to reproduce. With the mounting responsibilities that women now have, the body can get overwhelmed. The immense physiological stress has seen more women having to battle with

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