Health & Wellness

Do you take time out for a mini retreat or to step out of the world for a time? As you read this, my Hubby and I are taking a few days away to reconnect with each other.  This year has been so full-on…

World Mental Health Day is October 10. According to Mental Health Australia, 1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness. This year Mental Health Australia is encouraging all Australians to make a personal promise to improve their own mental health. #lookafteryourmentalhealthaustralia Too often…

Do you have times when you feel that there is just too much going on in your life?  I felt this way last Monday. I looked at my calendar and every day had several appointments or commitments and I just felt overwhelmed.  Also, during…

A weak pelvic floor is an area of our body that can cause major issues after childbirth and when we age. Urinary Incontinence and pelvic organ prolapse are two of these issues many women face. There is nothing worse than needing to ‘pee’ and…

Women’s Health Week is 7th – 11th of September. Each year Jean Hailes hosts this week long event to promote Women’s Health and to remind us that we do need to take care of our physical and mental health. It is a great website…

I didn’t discover Yoga or it’s benefits until midlife, but I soon became a convert to the practice.  In the past, when I thought about  yoga, I thought of incense burning, alternative lifestyles – a little left of centre. I was also sceptical of the…

Metabolism – We’ve all heard the word especially related to weight loss. You’ve probably also said to yourself: “My metabolism is slow”, “her metabolism is fast that’s why she is so skinny”. But do you really understand what the metabolism is and the 5…

ACTIVE AUGUST starts tomorrow in the Women Living Well After 50 Facebook Group! Will you join the challenge to get active every day? Why do we need to move? It has been suggested Sitting for long periods this the new smoking and there is…

Hot flushes, vaginal dryness, mood swings, irregular periods – sound familiar? Many of us have experienced these symptoms with the onset of menopause.  Some women are fortunate enough to have mild symptoms but for those who are experiencing severe symptoms this time of life…