by Paula | Overwhelm, Reflexology, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
You have work to do, dinner to make, home-schooling to sort, elderly parents to look after, the dog to walk and somewhere in there find time for you. Does this sound familiar? Women today have more to juggle than their predecessors. The average women works 51...
by Paula | Gut health, Nutrition, Self Care, Wellbeing
WHAT ROLE DOES THE MICROBIOME HAVE IN THE BODY? The microbiome refers to the bacteria that live in synergy with us in our digestive system. We have 50-60 trillion cells in the body, we have 10 times that of bacteria. In fact, if we were to count up all the cells in...
by Paula | Overwhelm, Reflexology, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Principles and aims of reflexology The main factors that are evident in all disease are congestion, inflammation and tension. Reflexology aims to correct these. Disease, in holistic terms, is caused by an imbalance, or blockage in the body. When you remove...
by Paula | Gut health, Nutrition, Self Care, Wellbeing
The Immune system is operating for us 24/7. It is a complex system made up of proteins and cells that defend the body against infections. But how do you boost your immune system? We all have three types of immunity; innate, passive and adaptive. Innate immunity...
by Paula | Gut health, Menopause, Microbiome, Nutrition, Wellbeing
Whenever you eat, you are either promoting health or feeding disease. It’s a powerful thought, isn’t it? Do you experience constant bloating, brain fog, or low energy? These could all be linked to your gut health. Hippocrates famously said, “All disease begins...
by Paula | Advice, Food, Nutrition, Self Care, Stress Reduction, Wellbeing
Why is it that when we are stressed, we always look to those sweet dessert-like foods to bring us comfort? Why do we lose our healthy habits when we feel stressed? “Well, they do say stressed spelt backwards, is desserts!” OUR BIOLOGY...
