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SLP 297: Self Love Quicky – Essential Oils for Hormone Balance and Post a Hysterectomy

I received a question this week about which essential oils would be good to help with hormones and recovery from a hysterectomy. Whilst they are separate issues, there are crossovers so here are some essential oils and blends that are commonly suggested for hormonal support. You can use them in a bath, diffuser, aroma mist… Continue reading SLP 297: Self Love Quicky – Essential Oils for Hormone Balance and Post a Hysterectomy

SLP 296: There Is Wonderment In Staying Curious with Mary Martin

‘There are so many gifts that we can bring to the world with our creativity and our curiosity. And one thing I talk to a lot of people about is curiosity. It’s my favourite new word, it’s my word of the year and I always choose a word of the year… and curiosity about ourselves,… Continue reading SLP 296: There Is Wonderment In Staying Curious with Mary Martin

TWIW 205: Birth-control pills negatively impacts women’s stress response

This Week In Wellness a new study has shown that commonly used birth-control pills can negatively impact women’s stress response, in particular the ability to reduce their levels of the stress hormone ACTH when the stress has been removed. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230707/Birth-control-pills-disrupt-womens-stress-response-study-shows.aspx https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0166432823002681

100NO 537: 93 year old fisherman Suli shares his longevity wisdom and love of Ikaria

Suli is a local fisherman who loves to dance. He catches up with his friends every day. He loves to fish, although he doesn’t do it as much as he used to. He has no plans to retire. He loves where he lives. He lives alone but he doesn’t feel lonely. He has lived a… Continue reading 100NO 537: 93 year old fisherman Suli shares his longevity wisdom and love of Ikaria

SLP 295: Self Love Quicky – Decluttering, Cleaning & Organising Your Space

Decluttering and organizing your space can be a refreshing and satisfying process. There is nothing better than that sense of achievement when complete. It can do wonders for our head space, and our heart mind and body! It has been proven that decluttering can support you to have better concentration, less brain fog and overwhelm,… Continue reading SLP 295: Self Love Quicky – Decluttering, Cleaning & Organising Your Space

TWIW 204: Sleep reduces brain benefits of exercise

This Week In Wellness research has suggested that middle-aged men not getting enough sleep won’t get the protective benefits of exercise, when it comes to their brains. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jul/05/middle-aged-people-need-sleep-to-see-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise

SLP 294: Being of Service to a Visionary with Kara Wright

‘What I love doing, and what I have been doing for the last twenty years is I am naturally drawn to working with businesses that tend to be solo entrepreneurs and they have a big vision, and I love vision. I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a visionary, but I am definitely someone who loves to… Continue reading SLP 294: Being of Service to a Visionary with Kara Wright

100NO 536: Vegan diet, Carnivore diet, The Price of Food & The Fountain of Youth with Thea Parikos

The vegan diet continues to rise in popularity, and so it becomes a topic of conversation here in Ikaria with Thea Parikos. What does she think about an exclusive plant-based diet? How do residents on the Blue Zone of Ikaria approach animal protein? What role does home grown, organic, seasonal and local have on the… Continue reading 100NO 536: Vegan diet, Carnivore diet, The Price of Food & The Fountain of Youth with Thea Parikos

SLP 293: Self Love Quicky – Essential Oils to Support the Chemo Journey

Undergoing chemotherapy can be a challenging experience, both physically and emotionally. While essential oils cannot treat cancer or replace medical treatments, they can be used as complementary support to help manage some common side effects of chemotherapy. When used safely and under the guidance of a healthcare professional, certain essential oils can provide relaxation, alleviate… Continue reading SLP 293: Self Love Quicky – Essential Oils to Support the Chemo Journey

SLP 292: People Plus Passion Equals Profitability with Michalle Faulkner

‘I truly believe people plus passion equals profit. So, where we are looking at where I am passionate about my business and I am sure most employers and business owners are, so looking after your people and doing that with integrity and aligned to your values and investing in your people, you’re going to get… Continue reading SLP 292: People Plus Passion Equals Profitability with Michalle Faulkner