Category Archives: Holistic Health

Fertility hypnotherapy: Stacey’s story

A client of mine, Stacey, recently wrote to me to share her story. It was so beautiful I felt I had to share it with all of my blog’s readers. Here’s the original letter: Dear Gwen, As you know, getting pregnant has been a long journey for my husband and me. After 18 months of [...]

The Spiritual Conspiracy

Love is the New Religion On the surface of the world right now there is war and violence and things seem dark But calmly and quietly, at the same time, something else is happening underground An inner revolution is taking place and certain individuals are being called to a higher light It is a silent [...]

Gastric band hypnotherapy – Free Trial!

I’m so excited to announce that I’m now able to offer even more gastric band hypnotherapy options for my clients at Health and Harmony Clinic. If you want to lose weight but are tired of fad diets, scared of invasive surgery or have been denied the opportunity for lap band surgery, gastric band hypnotherapy could [...]

Winter Warmers and Natural Immune Boosters

Here in Australia, we are well and truly in the thick of winter. We’ve been hitting record lows this last fornight, with temperatures all around the country being the coldest we have seen in decades! Flus, colds and sore throats spread like wildfire in these conditions, and as such it is especially important to be aware of our health during the colder months.

So in this article I would like to present to you a wonderful selection of ways to keep yourself warm, and your immune system strong this winter! Pick three, four or more of these suggestions, and stick to them!

Rhythms of the Body

Have you ever noticed you are better able to concentrate mid-morning, or that you have the most energy late in the afternoon? Like most organisms on this planet, much of who we are is directly influenced by our natural body rhythm, which regulates our physiology, biology and behaviour to correspond with (roughly) a 24-hour cycle. By learning to understand how our body responds to this rhythmic cycle we can become empowered in our health and wellbeing, and take a proactive role in helping our body to function the way nature intended it to. In this article you will find out exactly what your body is up to at each hour of the day.

A Hug for Your Health

It’s long been known that hugs are responsible for the release of two feel good chemicals: serotonin and dopamine. But that’s not all. Research carried out by the University of North Carolina has shown that hugs have an amazing array of health benefits, including lowering blood pressure and reducing heart rates, increasing nerve activity and more.

Osteoporosis: Are You at Risk?

“I was amazed at how quickly a woman could go from being at risk to having full-fledged osteoporosis. My bones appeared to be getting steadily thinner without any signs or symptoms I could see or feel […] If Osteoporosis goes undetected and untreated… you could experience a fracture picking up a bag of groceries, or sitting down on a hard bench.” – Sally Field.

1 in 3 women over 50 will experience a bone fracture as the result of osteoporosis, as will 1 in 5 men. Are you at risk? Read this article to find out.

What’s in a cup of tea?

Tea is more than a delicious pick me up. Both green and black tea contains catechins, which promote a healthy brain by protecting against a buildup of amyloid deposits (found in Alzheimers) as well as helping boost the metabolism by stimulating thermogenisis and assisting the body in burning more calories.

And that’s just the beginning! Read more to discover the amazing health benefits of green, black and white teas…

How to Heal a Broken Heart with Aromatherapy

Most of us have known the truly devastating experience of heartbreak. Our bodies and minds are under intense stress at this time, which means it is very important to look after yourself and allow time for inner healing.

Did you know aromatherpay can target parts of the brain responsible for memory and emotional responses? Essential oils have numerous calming and healing properties, and can be a wonderful helper, during this difficult time.

Follow this easy, Total Aromatic Immersion healing process, and let the oils work their magic:

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