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…
I’m sitting here in a café. I’ve brought my own cushion to use as a backrest and a heat pack because lower back pain is a needy beast. Chronic pain demands unwavering attention, which I’ve given it for nearly two weeks. I’ve tended to it with physiotherapy, remedial massage, floatation, hot AND cold treatment, pain…
I often refer to anxiety and depression in a single breath but the two are vastly different… as are the tools I use to manage each condition. Keep reading to find what’s in my Mental Health Toolkit and how I respond to experiences of anxiety and depression. What exactly is anxiety? While there are many…
Can you believe we’re over halfway through the year!? Winter is finally upon us here in Brisbane and I’m finding it a little harder to get out of bed in the dark. It feels like only yesterday we were discussing new year’s resolutions. On the topic of resolutions, it’s a good time to revisit the…
If you’ve been hanging around these parts for the past few months you’ll know we’re proponents of small changes and micro rituals, especially when it comes to self care In isolation, these lifestyle hacks appear insignificant. Viewed as a whole, however, they add up to radical transformation. Keep reading to learn why self care is essential to my…
Today, most people only experience yoga in a group environment – a gym, community centre or dedicated yoga studio. While group classes are accessible, affordable, and help create a vibrant yoga community, yoga is a highly personal practice. Yoga at home is vastly different from a group class at your local studio In fact, many…