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Can you feel the change in the energy around you as the weather warms up, the social calendar fills, you need time off work to attend your children’s end of year events and the family start calling?? It can start to feel overwhelming, but finding balance over the silly season is possible! We often call these months ‘the silly season’ as it can be a time filled with joy and laughter, but it can also be a time of busyness, stress, tension, conflict and drama. While it is easy to get swept up in the hustle and bustle at the …

Natural Remedies for Anxiety. Practical support for naturally managing anxiety. Flower essences for stress and worry.

Anxiety, overwhelm, stress and worry seem to be common concerns these days. Big life events, trauma, hormone and gut issues and even nutritional deficiencies can all contribute to us experiencing feelings of anxiousness. There are many natural remedies to try that may help ease the symptoms of anxiety. What is anxiety? Anxiety is a multi-system response to a perceived threat or danger. Everyone feels anxious from time to time, especially when we feel under pressure or something happens to disrupt our calm. When the anxious feelings don’t go away or make it hard to cope with daily life it may …

Support for Carers and Caregivers. Homeopathy and Flower Essences to support those in caring roles, emotional support

Caring for other people is a beautiful privilege and a rewarding experience. It can also be very emotional and exhausting, so it is important to practice self care while in this role. Whether you are looking after children, elderly parents or those with an illness or disability, creating a good balance and finding adequate support is crucial to ensure your wellbeing. Often carers and caregivers are performing this role over a long period of time, so it is very important to consider how you will be able to make it sustainable and avoid burn out. The emotional aspect of care-giving …

Matrescence Support. Motherhood journey, supporting mum's wellbeing, flower essences

The term matrescence is used to describe the transition or process that women go through when they become a mother – whether that is through pregnancy, surrogacy or adoption. It is not a common phrase, but perhaps one we need to talk about more and honour as a milestone in the lifetime of a woman. Motherhood changes us in so many ways – physical, emotional and spiritual at a very deep level. The process of becoming a mum is actually like a metamorphosis! It is one of the most beautiful, profound things we can experience in our lives as well …

We all know stress is not great but did you know that long term stress is really harmful to your physical and mental health? “Diseases whose development has been linked to both stress and inflammation include cardiovascular dysfunctions, diabetes, cancer, autoimmune syndromes and mental illnesses such as depression and anxiety disorders.” PubMed Getting on top of our stress levels and finding peace and calm is vital to our wellbeing! This can be a challenge in today’s modern world when we are busy with working, parenting and daily life. But with some natural remedies to support and some lifestyle changes, it is …

Natural Remedies for Autoimmune Disease. Practical support for naturally managing autoimmune disease. Flower essences for autoimmune conditions.

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 …

The Great Outdoors - Natural Remedies for Camping and Nature Time. Practical ideas for naturally managing common ailments associated with the outdoors. Flower essences for insect bites, cuts and bruises and other outdoor ailments.

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 …

Natural Remedies for Hormone Health. Practical support for naturally managing hormone health. Flower essences for hormones.

Natural Remedies for Hormone Health There are times in our life when our hormones go through periods of imbalance which can cause uncomfortable and often debilitating symptoms. However, there are many things you can do to naturally address the imbalance and improve how you are feeling. Puberty, pregnancy, perimenopause, menopause are all times when our hormones might need some extra support. Flower Essences Flower essences provide a wonderful emotional support for the upheavals of hormonal imbalance. She Oak is an essence which is useful for overcoming emotional imbalances and bringing about a sense of wellbeing in women. Interestingly, the fruit …

Importance of Self Love. Practical support for managing self care. Flower essences for self esteem and self confidence.

Why is self love so important? The stigma on actively managing mental health has diminished and we are realising that we can be more successful, more productive and nice people to be around if we practise self love as a routine part of our lives. My personal self love involves weekly yoga lessons, having a book on the go, long hot showers and more recently I’ve discovered how much I enjoy tending to my veggie garden. It’s also really important for men to have self love and care practices too, so encourage the men in your lives to take time …

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