Project Phoenix
Project Phoenix… rising from the ashes of life In December 2013 I hit rock bottom. I burned out physical, emotionally and spiritually, and not for the first time I might add! I had previously burned out on three occasions and had promised myself faithfully that I would not allow it to happen again, but I […]
What is the antidote for stress?
I searched for the antidote for stress for more than 22 years, I had suffered from the effects of heightened stress for so long… On the diagnosis of my cancer in 1994 my consultant stated very clearly that I needed to be less stressed. In truth, I didn’t know how to be. Every day was stressful from […]
Reflexology – more than a foot massage!
Reflexology is amazing, so much more than a foot massage! Reflexology can reduce your anxiety; aid your sleep, relieves foot pain or tension or the symptoms of plantar fasciitis, improve your sports performance. I am an ITEC qualified and CTHA insured reflexologist (since 2004). What is reflexology? Reflexology is a relaxing, non-invasive, complementary therapy which uses massage and shiatsu and acupressure to […]
First Aid For Stress | What Is Stress?
What is stress? In the terms of physiology, stress is anything that causes the body to respond by releasing stress hormones. Therefore you could define stress as, ‘an event that causes by the body’s natural fight-or-flight, stress response’. The “stress response” is what happens when the body reacts to stressors. What physiologically happens when your […]
First Aid For Stress | How Stress Is Created
How to reduce Stress. Once Stress is created and you are feeling the effects you will need to build resilience. Whilst you maybe thinking “nothing new there…” please allow me to explain what I mean…because, personally, I didn’t fully grasp the true meaning of building Resilience, and that understanding helped me greatly in my physical […]
How Oxytocin could help reduce stress naturally
Don’t stress it – how Oxytocin could help reduce stress naturally Our bodies are a veritable ‘perfect storm’ of chemicals and hormones, all sending conflicting messages to our stressed-out brains. From the moment we get up in the morning and spend that frantic hour trying to get the kids ready for school and ourselves […]
First Aid For Stress | From Stress To Peace
My journey from Stress to Peace. I know pain. Your pain – During the last 30 years, I have been working in the clinical and private treatment of both physical and emotional ailments, ranging from conception/birth difficulties through to end-of-life palliative care and all stages in between. My pain – During those same 30 years, […]
What Is ME?
What is M.E. ? M.E. Myalgic Encephalomyelitis is also known as CFS – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome You feel so rotten generally that even if there was cheque for $1,000,000 on the path outside with your name on it you would not have the energy to physically go outside and pick it up, let alone bank […]
What Is Burnout Syndrome?
What is Burnout Syndrome? Burnout Syndrome is also known as CFS – Chronic Fatigue Syndrome or M.E. (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). You feel so rotten generally that even if there was cheque for $1,000,000 on the path outside with your name on it you would not have the energy to physically go outside and pick it up, let […]
Top 10 Tips For Back Health & Improved Posture
My 10 top tips for improved posture and the health of your back As a child, were you told “Stand up straight!” or “Don’t slouch!”. It turns out that whoever said it, they were right all along! Having poor posture when walking, sitting, working or driving can have a negative impact on your life including: Pain in your […]