Today we look inner health self-care. This can take many forms; from taking NuWoman for your hormones to adjusting your diet. You’d be amazed at what our bodies can do when properly fuelled and powered up. What is inner health self-care and why do I need it? Inner health self-care might sound a bit odd […]
What do you think of when you first hear the words self-care? For many women, the first thing they think of is pampering themselves. Taking a bit of time to do something for themselves. Such as getting their hair done, nails done, getting a facial, getting a massage. This is generally what us women think […]
Have you lost that “loving feeling”? Let’s chat about hormones and their effect on our love lives – sexually and emotionally. When you first become sexually active, let’s say you’re in your early 20’s, sex is wild and wonderful and you can’t get enough. Waking at 2am for sex is easy then falling asleep after […]
What starts at puberty and never seems to end? Hormone hell. Hormones play a massive role in your body’s overall function and even your mental well-being. An imbalance is all we need. As women, we have a huge weight placed on our shoulders by both ourselves and society. We juggle our own expectations of self […]
Alright, Christmas is done and dusted. New Year’s Eve has come and gone now the kids are bored and will they listen to you when you tell them to slip, slop, slap and wrap? HAH No. They won’t be laughing when the sunburn hits. Then when they are sun burnt you think “I’m a terrible […]
Christmas time. You’ve done everything. The house is clean, the dishes are done, the never-ending pile of washing is even up to date. Everyone is in bed except for you. Even the dog is snoring its head off. You’re utterly exhausted and almost daydreaming about bedtime. You climb into bed, find your favourite sleep position, […]
Ask anyone these days about the hectic pace of daily life, and few would disagree that the daily grind is fast becoming exhausting. For women, the problem can be doubly exasperating as they attempt to juggle careers, motherhood and time off, thanks to the myth of “superwoman” pushed on social media platforms. Tighter deadlines and […]
Hormones control a huge range of processes in the body from basic needs like hunger to complex systems like reproduction, emotions and mood. So if they’re not operating at optimal level, it’s no surprise to find yourself feeling less than great. It’s also difficult figuring out what’s causing the problem if it’s something you’re exposed […]
Many women report that they experience insomnia or difficulty sleeping in the days leading up to menstruation. So, what causes this? Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) has been shown to cause insomnia and hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness, particularly during the day). Many menstrual symptoms like cramps and bloating can disturb sleep due to the physical discomfort they cause, […]
Ever feel like you can’t relax? Those times when your body feels tense, thoughts don’t flow and casual conversation just rubs you the wrong way? Anxiety in NZ is a growing issue that affects over 20% of adults with the statistics showing women fair worse, representing over 14% of the total Anxiety disorder diagnoses in […]