The silly season is often a time when women are stretched thin to keep everyone happy. We can experience greater stress, self care and good nutrition is harder to achieve and relationships are tested! Setting boundaries to take care of ourselves is something that many of us find difficult. You might resonate if you are a ‘people pleaser’ and like everyone to think the best of you. But when you start to stand up for yourself and put yourself first, you can experience less stress and anxiety and your confidence can grow. Setting boundaries can be best explained as communicating …
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With every bad habit and/or addiction, there is generally an emotion that drives it. True healing will come from addressing some of those motivations, but once addressed, the freedom and growth that is accomplished is worth the self-work. There are many ways you can support yourself while breaking habits and addictions. Bad Habits Some bad habits (and by that I mean any habits that you know are not good for you!) may be related to anxiety, stress or worry. In that case, look at natural remedies for anxiety. If you or your child is having issues with food, The Food Critic essence may …
Men can sometimes need a little nudge to look after their health, so I thought I would share some tips that may be of assistance. Here are some natural remedies for men’s health, mainly focusing on the areas of stress and work. Of course if you need advice for specific health concerns, do consult your medical practitioner! Mister. This is a special flower essence blend I have created just for men. It is an essence focused mostly on addressing feelings around stress and not feeling connected or grounded. This blend will assist with managing emotions in a healthy way while …
Winter is the time of year when colds and flu are most prevalent and the symptoms can be really annoying and uncomfortable. There are so many natural remedies for colds and flu though, so get prepared and have these on hand! My first recommendation is to boost your immune system to avoid the viruses taking hold, but sometimes when we are a bit run down or tired, we can still end up sick. Flower Essences Have you ever gotten sick after emotional turmoil? That’s because there is an emotional connection to illness. If we aren’t balanced emotionally, we lower our …
Natural Remedies for Autoimmune Disease Autoimmune diseases seem to be on the rise these days. Either you have one or you know somebody who does! What is an Autoimmune disease? Put simply, autoimmune diseases are conditions in which your immune system misfires and mistakenly attacks your body – organs, tissues, and cells. The immune system mistakes part of your body as foreign. It releases proteins called autoantibodies that attack healthy cells and cause a range of symptoms, often very debilitating. You might be familiar with autoimmune diseases like Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, multiple sclerosis, psoriasis, Addison’s disease, Grave’s …
Natural remedies to have on hand for camping and day trips in nature. Spending time in the great outdoors is one benefit of living in an amazing country like Australia. There is so much to explore and the benefits of being out in nature are considerable for everyone in the family. You might need some support with natural remedies to take on your camping or day trips. Here are some things I recommend for your holistic first aid kit. Sizzled Bits. This flower essence blend is useful to promote wellbeing at times of heat exposure and heat stroke. I love …
A cough is a sudden and often recurrent reflex that helps to clear the throat and airways of foreign irritants, secretions, particles or microbes. In terms of illness, it usually indicates the presence of a virus or bacteria5. While coughing can relieve irritation and congestion, it also is a fine way to pass the disease on to another person. We probably all have been in the situation where we have been coughed on by someone close by, only to become unwell 24-72 hours later. Owen Homoeopathics As a preventative measure during the cold and flu season, or when you’ve been …
Owen Homoeopathics Owen Homoeopathics supply an excellent Hay fever Complex which is a blend of common remedies used for symptomatic relief of hayfever. It also contains minute quantities of pollens and grasses to help desensitise the user to minimise recurrent attacks. If dry, itchy eyes are your most irritating hay fever symptom, you may find relief with Euphrasia. This remedy is also helpful in instances of conjunctivitis, acrid tears and light sensitivity. But what about the nose that just does not stop running?! It’s a terrible feeling, one which makes even the smallest tasks seem impossible! If you experience this …
Boost Your Immune System, Naturally! An optimal, well-functioning immune system is such an asset to one’s health. It can be the difference between living life to the full, and being struck down by every virus or bacteria that crosses your path. Some people’s immune systems are overactive and constantly on alert, while others’ are sluggish and slow to react. There are many simple tips and products that can help your immune system perform as your first line of defence. Homeopathy: If there is an illness going around the classroom or the kids have been exposed to someone who is unwell, …


