Have you ever wondered why receiving a massage is a very relaxing experience? The answer is not so much about the relaxing music or oils, but how massage affects your nervous system. Research has shown that massage has a direct impact on lowering the levels of stress hormones that create the “fight-or-flight” response, and can…
Firstly, what are your adrenal glands? We have 2 adrenal glands that are found just above each kidney. The adrenal gland makes over 50 different hormones including cortisol our “stress” hormone, adrenalin for “fight-or-flight”, aldosterone (blood pressure regulation and pH balance via sodium and potassium) and sex hormones. The hormones the adrenal glands produce…
Have you often pictured yourself as the household mother that spends her day cleaning, cooking, mopping the floors and looking after delightful children? No, me neither!! But maybe you have pondered or spent your days and nights thinking about how amazing it would be to have a baby and be a mum. For people that…
The silly season has come and gone and now work is starting up again. However, sometimes the holiday season can seem more like a busy rush than a restful period. Have you got that feeling like you haven’t had enough rest or your energy levels have not picked up as well as it should of…
Oh yes, it’s everywhere! How are you? The most common response in today’s day and age… “Busy!!” “Exhausted!” “I never stop!” We currently live in a society that doesn’t stop. We are always switched on, tuned in, running around. Filling our lives with tasks, errands, work, social engagements, social media, children’s activities and the…