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11/23/2025

Self-Love: Don't forget to give yourself a hug! Self-hugging stimulates pressure receptors under the skin triggering the release of oxytocin and helping to soothe
stress. So wrap your arms around yourself and show some love.

11/22/2025

Working reducing cortisol and resetting the nervous system. I can go on and on about this topic!

🧊 Take a facial ice bath first thing in the morning. Plunging your face into a bowl of ice cold water.
🌞 Get at least 15 mins of natural daylight into your eyes (that means being outside with no sunglasses) as close to sunrise as possible.
📲 Do not reach for your phone as soon as you wake. In fact avoid screens for the first hour of your day and the last hour before bed.
🤗The simplest vagal toning exercise- humming. As frequently as you can throughout your day, hum.
When you've finished your working week 🦵Lay down on the floor or a bed and rest your legs up against the wall. Stay there and just breathe for up to 15 mins.

11/21/2025

Mindfulness and Relaxation: Disconnect from screens and distractions and reconnect with yourself. Listen to the rustling of leaves, feel the gentle breeze against your skin, and observe the beauty of your surroundings. This mindful immersion in nature can help calm the mind, lower cortisol levels, and promote a sense of inner peace and serenity.

11/21/2025

Physical Activity: Whether it is a leisurely stroll through the woods or an exhilarating hike up a mountain trail, engaging in outdoor activities encourages movement and exercise. Regular physical activity not only helps regulate cortisol levels but also promotes overall well-being, keeping us feeling strong, energized, and resilient.

11/20/2025

How to lower cortisol through your habits to create greater balance in the body!

Temple tapping -Emotional Freedom Technique - tapping is said to help reduce stress. Tapping can help stimulate the Vagus nerve which activates the parasympathetic nervous system helping to lower cortisol and get you out of fight or flight mode.

Focus on your breathing as you tap, slowly inhaling through your nose and exhaling on a gentle sigh system helping to lower cortisol and get you out of fight or flight mode.

11/19/2025

Are you convinced yet that your habits and mind play a significant role in your health and healing?

Stress, cortisol, continuous fight or flight experiences complete change the chemistry of the body and impact optimal function of the body.

If you are postpartum, perimenopausal, menopausal the liklihood is that you are living with chronically unbalanced cortisol is very good!

Addressing simple ways to lower cortisol can have a lasting impact on balancing other hormones.

Practice the heel drop. The heel drop is a fantastic way to stimulate your vagus nerve and help to regulate your nervous system and lower cortisol. Set aside just 60 seconds several times a day. Raise up on to your tip toes, hold and then allow the heel to drop without restriction. Repeat this rhythmically whilst focussing on your deep breathing!

11/18/2025

Back pain, migraines, stomach issues? ):

Often these are the body's way of screaming out unprocessed emotions.

Constant neck tension? Fear of judgment.
Stomach problems? Inability to "digest" a situation.

Migraines? Suppressed anger.
The body takes the hit when the mind can not cope.

Pills only mute the symptoms - they don't heal the cause.

If you are looking beyond pharmaceuticals reach out for an appointment today!

11/17/2025

Creatine isn’t only for athletes. After supporting multiple births in the same week and running on 30+ hours with no sleep, recovery becomes non-negotiable. Before I finally get to bed, I give my body what it needs: a high-protein meal, 2,000 mg of vitamin C, 400 mg of magnesium, a double dose of probiotics, and 5 grams of creatine mixed into a big glass of water. It’s simple, but it helps me recharge so I can show up again the next day.

11/17/2025

These issues often mean rejection of something in your life.

The skin is your boundary with the outside world.

Rashes and irritation often appear when you're forced to tolerate something that disgusts you - a job that drains you, relationships that belittle you, an environment that irritates you.
The body tries to protect you from what your mind keeps accepting.

If you need help exploring the emotional and physical connection reach out.

11/16/2025

NORA Tea is not just for pregnancy and postpartum. This nourishing loose leaf tea blend is excellent to replace minerals and help the body heal from a foundation level.

Look in comments!

11/16/2025

Cannot sleep? Are you running away from yourself?

At night you are left alone with thoughts you suppressed all day. The mind will not switch off because it never got permission to rest.

Unspoken words, unresolved issues, unhealed wounds - they all replay in your head.

Pills will not help until you face your demons.