In holistic health circles, mould is known as ‘the great imitator’. In fact, before I discovered I had a biotoxin illness caused by mould, a number of alternative diagnoses were thrown around. Premature menopause, hypothyroidism, insulin-resistance, Binge Eating Disorder, iron deficiency anemia, uterine fibroids, endometrial polyps, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, H Pylori, coeliac disease, and Pyroluria….
I’m mouldy. Yep, you read that right! After years of testing, invasive procedures and many almost…but not quite conclusions, we finally got to the crux of my health issues. I’m mouldy. Specifically, mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus and Penicillium were detected via urine testing. From debilitating fatigue and massive weight gain, to round-the-clock reflux, hair loss…
Spring has sprung and it’s my favourite time of year! There’s a lighter, fresher, more spontaneous energy. Crisp mornings hint at the possibility of Summer yet I know it’s still a few weeks before the oppressive subtropical humidity returns. After the stillness and dormancy of Winter, we tend to crave expansion and vitality; taking our…
Wellness Wisdom for Busy Women is not about the perfect body or the perfect morning routine. It’s about real women who understand that good health underpins every area of their life and shapes who they are and how they show up in the world. Get a glimpse into the lives of women just like you…
The one question I get asked again and again: Is yoga or Pilates better? In 2004 I enrolled in an 8-week Introduction to Yoga & Pilates course: 4 weeks of Pilates, 4 weeks of yoga in a frigid church hall in West Kensington, London. As far as I was concerned, Pilates was a slow form…
Many people we meet tell us that they can’t afford Personal Training. And we get it! In a time and age where life is getting increasingly expensive, we understand that investing in something like PT might feel like a stretch. But something we’ve noticed is this … There’s a very big difference between people who…
I envy people who look back on high school with nostalgia. Tainted by bullying, my memories of my all-girls high school aren’t so fond but one thing I am eternally grateful for is the belief instilled in us that women can do and be anything. That and the ability to administer a decent handshake. You…
I don’t have time to exercise! We hear it all the time and completely understand. Committing to a regular exercise regime is hard. Seriously. Even PT’s have days when putting on workout gear and getting to the gym seems like a chore. But I do it – because it makes me feel good, enhances my…
It seems there’s a new fad diet every few months! Low Carb Atkins Paleo The Blood Type Diet The Southbeach Diet Keto 5:2 Intermittent Fasting The list goes on and on……..and on. I’m FAD up because fad diets don’t work! With the internet at our fingertips, it’s never been easier to access information about diets…
If you’ve been following our journey on Instagram, you’ll have a pretty good idea of what our holidays look like so, we’ve roped in a friend who loves to travel and knows a thing or two about staying healthy and active on the road. If you’ve got any secret tips for staying healthy on holidays, we’d…
