There comes many a time when you stop, look around and ask— “how did I get here?” Don’t get me wrong; it’s not all bad. Many a time I have woken and marvelled in my surroundings or delighted in what I was grateful to be doing that day. However, sometimes the question sounds more like…
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Stress: Look Deeper, See Further
By now, most people understand what it feels like to be stressed. In previous articles, I have explained the hormonal connection of stress, which when not tamed can lead to anxiety, insomnia and possibly depression. Individually, we all respond to stress in different ways whether it’s held in your muscles and posture, digestion, immunity, or…
Insomnia – Accept it or Banish it
“I’m an insomniac – I just live with it”. Sound familiar? It’s quite common to hear people say comments such as “I live on four hours sleep, I’ve just trained my body to deal with it” or “I’ve had insomnia for years, it’s just how I am”. Margaret Thatcher (the Iron Lady!), Bill Clinton and…
Sanctuary of Sleep Seminar
This seminar has now finished, however – if you were unable to attend, please email kate@holisticbynature.com.au for your free copy of my Sanctuary of Sleep guide which covers several techniques to help you and your children find better quality sleep. You don’t have to resign yourself to poor sleep! If you’re in Canberra this Thursday, come…
The Sanctuary of Sleep series Part One: Sleep & stress – why you can’t fall asleep
The Sanctuary of Sleep series takes a unique look at this topic which is dear to all. Let’s explore sleep from an energetic perspective; I’m talking about the energy systems of Hindu chakras and Traditional Chinese Medicine meridians, and how they help us understand our sleeping problems and provide insight into ways to support a…
Why You Can’t Relax: the modern day ‘stress head’
You find yourself face to face with a lion. Your brain and body recognise this as a survival situation and immediately hit the survival mode button. The blood rushes to your arms and legs. The blood in your brain floods to the survival areas such as the amygdala and hypothalamus. Your frontal lobe becomes foggy…