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 …
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In the past leadership has looked quite authoritarian. There was a focus on directing and administrating. You worked out what needed to be done and told people how to do it. In the modern era, things have changed and leadership these days is leaning towards a holistic style which is more focused on guiding and inspiring. Have you noticed this in your workplaces and in the community? True leadership today and in the future looks more holistic in nature: Personal qualities required of a holistic leader: How Flower Essences can support the growth and development of one in a leadership …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …
Well it’s that time of year again when the excitement of Christmas is over, the New Year has begun and children are waiting with excited anticipation (let’s hope) for the new school year to start. This can be a stressful time for the whole family – Mums having to let go, children having to settle in to a new group of classmates with a new teacher, and siblings, particularly younger siblings, adjusting to being separated from each other for most of the day. Thankfully this period usually doesn’t last for long and stress can be reduced with the help of …