10 Steps to a Holistic Life February 03, 2022Mona Hecke Never before has it been more important to take notice of our health! It’s a word that gets bandied around a lot these days, but what does it actually mean...
The Power of Movement February 03, 2022Mona Hecke Many years ago, I attended a class where the trainer quite proudly bellowed that his goal was to push people so hard that they literally threw up. Needless to say,...
How to Boost Your Immune System January 07, 2022Mona Hecke Covid has been one of the greatest wake-up calls of all time! It has exposed our personal weaknesses and just maybe given us the motivation to do something about our...
RECIPE - Summer Salsa Salad January 04, 2022Mona Hecke One of the best things about summer is the abundance of fruit and how easy it is to incorporate more of them into our daily diets. Fruits are an excellent...
RECIPE - Zucchini & Corn Fritters January 04, 2022Mona Hecke The best meals are quick meals. No one likes to spend hours slaving over the stove and this recipe is sure to satisfy those short on time as well as...
The pivotal role in vitamin D3, vitamin C and zinc in self care January 04, 2022Mona Hecke Your immune system is a glorious feat of engineering spread throughout the human body. A healthy immune system is essential for survival. The key players are the white blood cells....
Dinner for one January 04, 2022Mona Hecke Statistics are telling us that more middle-aged women are living alone, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t look after yourself. Nourishing your mind and body begins with what you put...
How to reduce hot flushes naturally January 04, 2022Mona Hecke There is a secret sign language that ladies recognise in each other, accompanied by a sympathetic nod, anytime we see a fellow menopausal woman fanning herself to relieve the rising...
Is this menopause? January 04, 2022Mona Hecke There is no definitive moment when menopause occurs other than the cessation of your menstrual cycle, but as many of us know, the symptoms can creep up on us much...
Quercetin - The extraordinary benefits! December 27, 2021Mona Hecke Quercetin is a very interesting substance made by a large number of plants, and notably by fruits, vegetables and herbs. It is one of a class of compounds termed Flavonoids....
How to cope with stress and anxiety during menopause December 27, 2021Mona Hecke Humanity as a collective may like to believe they are compassionate, empathetic, and tolerant, but when we look at how society is quick to judge anyone who may show signs...
The meaning of Christmas December 27, 2021Mona Hecke 2021 will go down in history as one of the most challenging years we have ever faced, and most of us will be quite happy to see the back of...
Cortisol chaos! December 09, 2021Mona Hecke Ageing and menopause can have a really profound effect on our metabolism. Everything just starts to slow down a little and the first sign is usually a few extra kilos...
Endometriosis December 06, 2021Mona Hecke The endometrium is the inner lining of the uterus and every month the tissues thicken in preparation for pregnancy. If no conception takes place, then the endometrium sheds the linings...
Why Should I Take Supplements November 26, 2021Mona Hecke A common question that many people ask is ‘why take supplements, do they even work and am I wasting my money? All good questions that begin with explaining the difference...
The elusive elixir of youth NAD November 24, 2021Mona Hecke The elusive elixir of youth may be closer than you think with the emergence of research on NAD. Short for Nicotinamide Adenine Dinucleotide, this little magic ingredient might be something...
RECIPE: Smoothie goodness November 16, 2021Kirsty Strowger Smoothies are one of the very best ways to pack nutrients into your day! There are endless combinations and flavours for you to experiment with. Begin with your base: Coconut...
How To Age Gracefully November 12, 2021Mona Hecke It seems like only yesterday I was packing the kids lunches for school. Remember those crazy days and busy mornings when we understood the true meaning of ‘multi tasking’? But...
RECIPE: Healthy Pancakes November 12, 2021Kirsty Strowger This is a super tasty and simple pancake recipe without the bloat or guilt!Eggs provide great protein content and bananas are packed with essential vitamins, fibre and energy to keep...
Why Am I So Bloated? November 12, 2021Mona Hecke One of the most common complaints from women is about bloating. Some women swear they bloat from just looking at food and it can set off a trigger of negativity...
RECIPE: Red Lentil Dip November 10, 2021Kirsty Strowger This is the most fabulous recipe loved by young and old alike. Not only is it good for you, packed with protein, complex carbs, resistant starch and calcium, it’s super...
Phases of Life September 16, 2021Mona Hecke As woman, we experience a diverse range of stages throughout our life. Each of these stages is highlighted by significant events and bodily changes. Scientifically these stages are categorised by...
Zone Technique Therapy September 16, 2021Mona Hecke When you think of neck and back pain, is it the chiropractor that springs to your mind? The term chiropractic was taken from two Greek words. Cheir meaning ‘hand’ and...
Menopause and sex - PART 3 September 16, 2021Mona Hecke And here we are, part three of our three-part article series where we're discussing a topic many people may consider taboo; menopause and sex! Both menopause and sex are becoming...
Menopause and Sex - PART 2 September 16, 2021Mona Hecke This is part two of a three-part series of articles discussing a topic many people may consider taboo; menopause and sex! Both menopause and sex are becoming more openly discussed...
Menopause and Sex - PART 1 September 16, 2021Mona Hecke This is part one of a three-part series of articles discussing a topic many people may consider taboo; menopause and sex! Both menopause and sex are becoming more openly discussed...
Joint Pain September 16, 2021Mona Hecke Joint pain affects millions of people every day and can be caused by a myriad of reasons. It can affect any joint in your body, from your knee to your...
Natural Ways To Support Your Body During Menopause September 16, 2021Mona Hecke Menopause can be a daunting and confusing time in a woman’s life. Although every biological woman will go through this phase, it is still only discussed behind closed doors in...
Hormone Replacement Therapy September 16, 2021Mona Hecke Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is medication that contains female hormones, taken because your body stops producing estrogen during menopause. As a general rule of thumb, as you approach 50, your...
CBD and Menopause: Can it really help? September 16, 2021Mona Hecke Menopause was a big secret amongst Victorian age women and taboo to even speak of it. Probably because men used the mood swings to incarcerate their wayward wives in asylums...
Causes of Early Menopause September 16, 2021Mona Hecke When a woman’s reproductive organs change, this signals the ovaries to stop producing eggs. Typically, this occurs at around age 50. Officially the end of the menstrual cycle indicates menopause...
35 Symptoms of Menopause September 16, 2021Mona Hecke Menopause is a natural phase of change all women experience. It officially marks the end of fertility and menstruation as the ovaries reduce production of the sex hormones; estrogen and...
Amyloid Plaque and Bile Salts Connection to Alzheimer’s September 16, 2021Mona Hecke The body’s richest blood supply circulates in the brain. There are tens of billions of neurons in a healthy human brain. Apart from being the fundamental units of the brain...
40 Things That Happen After You Turn 40 August 31, 2021Mona Hecke Welcome to being a middle-aged woman!You've probably started to notice a few changes, physically, mentally, emotionally… So this is it, ladies, this is THE CHANGE!But being in our 40's and...
What Is Happening To Me? August 31, 2021Mona Hecke I can’t remember where I put my car keys. I’m stressing about the deadline at work for a report presentation. The kids are driving me nuts. I don’t feel like...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome June 23, 2021Mona Hecke Did you know that Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) effects as many at 1 in 5 Australians at some point in their lives? It is twice as likely to effect females...
Arthritis June 23, 2021Mona Hecke The biggest misconception about 'Arthritis' is that it is a single disease, when, in fact, it is an informal term used to describe joint pain and disease. It is estimated...