Articles
Leukaemia – Esmay’s story
Several years ago in March, when I was 60 years of age, I began to feel pains deep in my arms. When I got the same pain in my legs I went to see my doctor.
Homebirth Revisited
This is a personal story about a women’s homebirth experience. Starting from her decision to homebirth and her support team.
High Blood Pressure – Part One
We all know somebody with high blood pressure (BP), but do they know? According to statistics, one in five people have high BP. In America only 60% are aware of their high blood pressure and only 27 per cent actually have it under control.
Frozen Shoulder
After months of debilitating pain, my naturopath explained that my frozen shoulder involved inflammation of the shoulder capsule, which results in a very stiff shoulder with a very limited range of motion and a dull aching type of pain.
Yoga For Children
There are many questions parents have about yoga for children. Questions like how can yoga benefit children? What specific practices are there to help improve learning abilities and behaviour? How does yoga help children with puberty?
Pet Obesity – Animal advice
There has never been an animal existing in the wild that is obese and yet about one-third of all pet dogs and one in 10 cats are overweight. Obesity is a pathological condition characterised by the accumulation of fat, much in excess of the fat required for optimal body health.
Maca Root - The Peruvian energy food
The humble maca root has grown wild in the Peruvian Andes for many centuries, a place that is noticeable for the diverse plant life that grows in the nutrient rich soil.
Early Menopause
Menopause is a natural event in a women’s life, occurring usually around the age of 50 years old. It occurs when a woman comes to the end of her egg supply and her monthly periods have stopped.
Gardening In the Dry Weather
Having the extreme of either too much or too little water in our gardens can be hazardous to growing plants. While the exact amount is ideal, today’s unpredictable climatic conditions means that rain isn’t guaranteed and that the right amount of water will arrive to sustain your plants and lawns. Therefore we have to prepare ourselves with every scenario if we want to maintain a healthy looking garden.