What if self-care didn’t have to mean taking time away from your life? What if it could simply become part of the way you move through your day? A few minutes of gentle movement. A few slow breaths. A little time to yourself. That is one of the things I love about Qigong. Qigong is …
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Have you ever watched someone practising Qigong and wondered what they were actually doing? The movements can look incredibly simple. Slow stretches. Gentle turns. Controlled breathing. Standing quietly and moving with intention. But there is much more to Qigong than simply moving slowly. Qigong is an ancient Chinese practice that brings together movement, breathing and …
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When I talk about self-care, I tend to focus on the things that don’t cost a penny. And for good reason. You don’t need a bank account full of money to look after yourself. You can practise breathing exercises. You can journal. You can use affirmations. You can go for a walk in nature. You …
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What is Perimenopause? Symptoms, Diagnosis, and How to Support Your Body Many women reach their late 30s or 40s and begin noticing changes in their body that they can’t quite explain. Maybe your sleep has changed, your mood feels different, or your periods have become irregular. For many women, these changes are part of a …
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35 Signs You May Be in Perimenopause Many women start noticing strange changes in their body in their late 30s or 40s and wonder what is going on. Maybe your sleep has changed, your mood feels different, or your periods have become unpredictable. For many women, these changes are linked to Perimenopause — the natural …
Self-Care commandment number 3. I will Listen to my body How often do you truly listen to your body? Not just when it’s shouting at you with exhaustion, pain, or overwhelm — but in the quiet moments too? Your body holds wisdom. It speaks to you in whispers, sensations, cravings, tension, fatigue, …
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Living with colitis can be challenging, especially during a flare-up. When symptoms like fatigue, abdominal pain, and frequent trips to the bathroom take over, self-care becomes even more important than ever. It may feel overwhelming to prioritse yourself when your not feeling good, small intentional acts of self-care can make a significant difference in managing …
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What are happy hormones? How do we hack them? How to take control of your own mood using simple tips for hacking happy hormones. This post will cover what happy hormones are, how they influence our mood and actionable ways we can naturally boost/hack them. what are happy hormones? Hormones act as are our body’s …
Self-care when your in physical pain and lack focus Physical pain can be all consuming, causing a lack of focus when you need it the most. Let’s get back to basics with our self-care habits. I have spent the last month in what I can only describe as chronic physical pain. Brought on first by …
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