Women’s Health

Two trees shaped as heads signifying dementia

Reducing your risk of Dementia

Over the last few weeks, we’ve spent many hours getting the right level of care sorted for my mother-in-law, who has dementia.  This is round two, as my adopted mum also went on this difficult journey. As everyone knows, it is not an easy or fun road for anyone; the person with dementia or their …

Reducing your risk of Dementia Read More

A ritual for spring equinox

Welcoming in the Spring Equinox

Since ancient times, people have celebrated the arrival of spring or autumn at the equinox.  Every six months, in March and again in September, an equinox splits the Earth’s day almost in half, giving us around 12 hours of daylight and 12 of night. This year, our spring Equinox falls on 23 September. Bernadette Bekker, …

Welcoming in the Spring Equinox Read More

Time to start fitting out

Is it time to start fitting out?

How often do we live our lives trying to fit in?  Striving endlessly to be that person we think we should be? Rather than being our real authentic selves?  Is it time to start fitting out?    Living our life in ‘fit in’ mode is detrimental to our wellbeing.  It can be downright tiring, adding …

Is it time to start fitting out? Read More

Wine being poured

How to thrive during Dry July

I was recently asked, Can I go through a detox when I stop drinking every day, and how long will it last? The answer is yes and it will be different for everyone. So if you’re thinking #dryjuly, you might want to read on! It’s not just our physical wellbeing that is affected. Often we use …

How to thrive during Dry July Read More

Women reaching out receiving a flower

A surprising component of wellness

Often as woman, we’re great at offering to help others whenever we can. We’re great at giving and doing helpful and considerate deeds for others – no questions. But turn that situation around, and we’re not so good at receiving or we have trouble accepting help or asking for it. Saying things like “I’m OK, …

A surprising component of wellness Read More

Scroll to Top