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Is it really perimenopause or is it your thyroid and Hashimoto?

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The silent epidemic of Hashimoto Thyroiditis Symptoms of perimenopause Most women I know have had issues going through perimenopause, but there are a smug few who don’t get any symptoms. They’re the ones who sail through their journey with relative ease, don’t even put on a kilo, and don’t even raise a sweat. That wasn’t me. You might be thinking, but Penny is a natural therapist, so surely, she has all the answers to be able to sort herself out. I may have learned a thing or two, but health is super complex and very individualised and it’s a bit of a journey … [Read more...] about Is it really perimenopause or is it your thyroid and Hashimoto?

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How do you positively get more out of your blood test results?

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Normal results on a blood test when you don’t feel fine? Have you ever decanted what looks like half your blood, for thorough blood tests, hoping they’ll give you some answers to what’s causing your symptoms, only to be told everything has normal levels? This is something I hear so often as I see more and more clients with what I call functional rather than pathological issues. What that means is that people can have symptoms that affect them even though they’re not showing up on your usual types of testing. That often means that whatever is going on hasn’t … [Read more...] about How do you positively get more out of your blood test results?

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Hair Analysis: Ten Hints About Cutting The Hair

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What is Hair Analysis? Hair analysis is a pathology test which analyses the mineral content of your hair. The results of the test reflect the mineral status of your body. It is a safe and non-invasive pathology test. Many doctors and natural therapists see it as one of the most valuable tests available because minerals are so important in your body. They are essential for growth, healing and wellbeing. Minerals are found in your bones and teeth, and as well they have a host of other jobs such as looking after the body's pH and water balance, nerve activity, … [Read more...] about Hair Analysis: Ten Hints About Cutting The Hair

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Memory loss: how we can help to keep our minds alert!

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Alzheimer’s and memory loss: treatments which may help We can all suffer from poor memory as we age, and there are other factors such as stress, depression, and certain diets which can affect our memory. But did you know that alzheimers is not a normal part of aging? A diet of healthy food, getting enough daily activity and exercise, keeping appropriate weight, and control of high blood pressure — these things lower the risk of chronic diseases and generally help our sense of  well-being. Scientists are very interested in the possibility that a healthy … [Read more...] about Memory loss: how we can help to keep our minds alert!

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Homeopathy for Waterlogged Plants and Gardens

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I have become a homeopathic gardener. I have been dabbling for years, but the COVID lockdown has given me the motivation to get into my plant and vegetable garden with homeopathic texts in hand, to sort out some pest problems, nutrient deficiencies, and experiment with a few homeopathic hacks to find the agrohomeopathy remedies to match my needs. I am a Darwinian gardener by nature, where the rule is survival of the fittest, with a strong leaning towards plants that are low maintenance and water wise. My garden is on a steeply sloping site of minimal soil and … [Read more...] about Homeopathy for Waterlogged Plants and Gardens

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endometriosis and Homeopathy

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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) and Endometriosis can often be the cause of infertility, however, both issues can also cause pain, hormonal imbalance, and interfere with menstruation. Homeopathy can help with both issues, and often resolves the problem.   Once remedies have been chosen, it can take a while before the situation has been cleared, so patience is required and regular feedback to the homeopath will ensure the correct choice of remedies. PCOS complications The hypothalamus and central nervous system are connected to the pituitary system, and the … [Read more...] about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and Endometriosis and Homeopathy

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How to improve our vital force and detox from heavy metals

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We are constantly exposed to heavy metals without even being aware of it. Heavy metals can be found in foods we eat, the water we drink, the air, our environment, and the skin care and hygiene products we use. Some of these toxins can saturate our water reservoirs, fall down from the sky and hide in our homes without us being aware of it. In this blog I will talk about what heavy metals are, their relationship with our vital force, where and how we are exposed to them, symptoms of heavy metal poisoning, simple ways to heavy metal detox, and supporting our organs … [Read more...] about How to improve our vital force and detox from heavy metals

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Vitamin D – “The Sunshine Vitamin”

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Vitamin D is both a fat-soluble vitamin we eat and a hormone our bodies make. Because it is a prohormone it influences your entire body. Receptors that respond to Vitamin D have been found in almost every type of human cell, from your brain to your bones.  Functions helps the body absorb and retain calcium and phosphorus which are critical for bone strength, healthy growth and building of bones and teeth supports normal immune system function and improved resistance to certain diseases   can reduce cancer cell growth especially in breast and … [Read more...] about Vitamin D – “The Sunshine Vitamin”

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Developing control through resilience and intuitive thinking

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Developing awareness It is in our human nature to have good levels of resilience. We have an incredible capacity to heal all aspects of ourselves.  Within our physical body, our cells regenerate all the time. Our brain develops neural pathways, and our mental state governs everything in our lives. Therefore, to have control over our responses and outcomes, we need to shift our reactions from the reptilian brain / lower brain (survival state) to the neocortex brain (thinking), so we develop our consciousness and intuitive thinking. The question is: Have we … [Read more...] about Developing control through resilience and intuitive thinking

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20 Tips to Control Your Sugar Cravings

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Is giving up sugar a nightmare for you? Do you get sugar cravings? The big news everywhere is that eating sugar is bad for us, that we need to eat less of it and that a lot of us are sugar addicts without knowing it!! It's 4pm, the day is nearing an end, you are feeling a little tired and in need of a sweet treat. Sound familiar? Are there times when you find yourself craving sugar; when you start eating a Byron Bay cookie and can't stop before the whole packet is demolished?   The term “blood sugar levels” refers to the amount of sugar floating … [Read more...] about 20 Tips to Control Your Sugar Cravings