Wellness blog

Every day there seems to be a memo or meme on what the day should be… National Donut Day! National Son’s Day… I can’t keep up. This week we have a very important day, October 18th is International Menopause Day.   While it may be a single day for the online calendar, it lasts far longer for half of the population.   Perimenopause or menopause?  For women, the perimenopause is the time before our last period; this can last anywhere from 7 to 10 years. This is a time of fluctuation of hormones. You might notice your periods becoming irregular or heavier,...

I had the great pleasure this week to be invited to speak at the Shine Festival to talk on topics close to my heart and, ahem, Vulva 😆  The atmosphere was electric! Organised by shona.ie the three-day Shine festival was put together in honour of International Day of the Girl. Some 1200 4th year schoolgirls gathered to listen to hundreds of Irelands most inspirational women share their wisdom to tomorrow’s women- a kind of mentorship in action (and sequins!) I was so delighted to be asked to speak to the next generation of young women who, I hope, will feel...

We’re So Busy & Moving Less  As we age we tend to move less. It’s natural right? When we were kids we were always running around in playgrounds, up and down the hallways. But our jobs, physical capacity, urban living, Netflix or habits have made us used to sitting around more.     Instead of taking the stairs we take the lift. The local shops, now replaced by big supermarkets are usually farther away and so we usually drive.     Those missing little pieces of daily movement add up. And we’re paying for it with our health.    How Much Do...

😋 Want Something QUICK and DELICIOUS?   Something Easy To Make and Easy on Your Wallet Too?  Yes! Yes!    This roast sweet potato & avo smash serves a great meal time idea- for lunch or dinner. It packs a punch in MACROs (What? MACROS are just the nutrients that our body needs in large amounts, specifically carbohydrates, fats and protein)... good fats and good carbohydrates.   🛑 Wait, I hear you say, aren’t we supposed to be avoiding carbs?   No. NOT ALL CARBS ARE BAD! We need carbohydrates for energy.   We just need to choose complex unprocessed carbs.   Think whole foods...