FUNCTIONS OF THE PELVIC FLOOR: Support, Sphincter, Sexual When things go wrong in the most intimate parts of your body, women often suffer in silence. These dysfunctions often involve the pelvic floor. Your pelvic floor is a forgotten, but important, system in your body. We want to empower you to connect with this part of your body. In this post, we are going to dive deeper so you have a better understanding what is going on “down there”, but not to worry, we will hold your hand every step of the way. To help us remember the main functions of this incredible structure we have simplified it to ..read more

Self-sabotage is a defence mechanism that one develops to prevent vulnerability and pain experienced in childhood. As a child, we may make a vow to ourselves to never feel the same level of hurt and disappointment again. However, this vow often manifests as self-sabotaging behaviours that prevent us from reaching our full potential and achieving success. To overcome this, it’s important to understand the root cause of these behaviours and work on healing past wounds. Here are 10 steps to help overcome self-sabotage: Identify the root cause of self-sabotage: Understanding why you engage in sel ..read more

The victim triangle (or Karpman triangle) is a dynamic that can occur in relationships where one person plays the role of the victim, another plays the role of the rescuer, and a third plays the role of the perpetrator. This dynamic can occur in any type of relationship, including romantic relationships, friendships, and even professional relationships. In the victim triangle, the victim is the person who is experiencing a problem or hardship. They may feel helpless and unable to solve the problem on their own. The rescuer is the person who comes to the aid of the victim, often feeling a se ..read more

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Melissa Ludick, resident Dietitian comments: Bulgur wheat is crushed wheat which has been parboiled.  Because it contains the entire wheat kernel (germ, endosperm and bran), it is high in fibre and valuable nutrients, especially  B-vitamins, manganese, magnesium and iron.  It has a slightly chewy texture and nutty flavour.  When cooked it has a similar consistency to couscous.  Because it is  parboiled, it only takes about 15 minutes to prepare.  A healthy whole grain which is quick to prepare… This sounds like the ideal food for those busy days when you have ..read more

  While the moderate consumption of alcohol (fewer than three drinks per day) is associated with a decrease in heart disease risk and certain cancers, excessive drinking both in the form of heavy drinking or binge drinking, is associated with numerous health problems, including: Chronic diseases such as liver cirrhosis (damage to liver cells); pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas); various cancers, including liver, mouth, throat, larynx (the voice box), and oesophagus; high blood pressure; and psychological disorders. Unintentional injuries, such as motor-vehicle traffic ..read more

Winter can be a challenging time for many people to lose or maintain weight. Not only is it difficult to get out of bed and brave the cold and dark winter mornings in your exercise gear, but we also tend to crave warm and comforting meals. Its important to remember that the immune system is under attack during the winter months, and it’s therefore vital to include nutrient-rich food to help ward off winter illnesses. The weather outside may be glum and frightful, but your diet doesn’t have to be. Here are a few tips to optimise your nutrition without compromising on taste and comfort… Eat lot ..read more