Low mood, irritability, fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog ... sound familiar?

These are all signs of stress and burn out. While our day to day lives cannot be devoid of stress, thankfully, we can take control of how we handle and react to stress. Be Genki BALANCE has been specifically designed with the modern woman in mind. Continue reading

I initially didn’t want to post anything about the fires. Thoughts of, how can anyone possibly put in to words what is going on, and more relevantly, what has been going on for far too many years? And then there’s social media … the blaming, shaming, attacking and writing vitriol on people’s posts and pages. For me, it is all too reminiscent of The Hunger Games movie. Communities turning on one another. So I logged off. Continue reading

Research shows that sunshine has a significant effect on mental health and wellbeing and is recommended in the treatment of depression; for treating psoriasis, eczema and acne; and for regulating circadian rhythms (our internal body clock that when disrupted can result in sleep disorders). Continue reading

I wholeheartedly believe that every choice we make has an impact. We vote every single day with our dollar by supporting the kind of world which we’d like to live in. We may feel like we are just one little person, but this is so far from the truth. Our choices matter. And it’s the seemingly insignificant choices which matter the most. Such as what brand of moisturiser we choose to purchase, or toothpaste, or toilet paper, or t-shirt.  Continue reading

Many moons ago - mid 2005 - I created a blend of essential oils to help ease anxiety and mild depression. At the time I thought I was just creating it for one of my best friends. So, I selected the most precious botanicals that are renowned to help relieve stress, anxiety and depression. All organic of course. And all in a perfectly balanced proportion to bring about the desired result. It was a blend that was born out of pure love.

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It’s that time of year again when we start seeing pink nearly everywhere we turn. Little pink ribbons, and various companies jumping on the ‘pink ribbon’ campaign to focus on breast cancer and its impact on those affected by the disease. There is a LOT that we can do to help promote better breast health. Buying a beauty product containing known endocrine disruptors is not one of them.  Continue reading

Sometimes when we get dis-ease in the body, it has nothing to do with 'catching a virus' or 'catching a bug' or 'pulling a muscle', but more so to do with some other underlying emotional issue or unresolved issue from the past; and sometimes we create the dis-ease, pain or discomfort ourself on the subconscious level, and other times something different altogether, beyond the rational thinking mind. Continue reading

Clearly, there’s no cookie cutter mould for the ‘perfect’ relationship, as each and every one of us has a different idea about what the ‘deal’ is when it comes to a relationship. Our expectations, understandings, and the type of ‘arrangement’ that we’d like to make with that other person we choose to be with is very individual. There are, however, common elements that when put in to practice, can invite and create happy relationships, irrespective of what the ‘deal’ is.

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I don’t know about you, but I really start to feel it if I don’t exercise for a few weeks. I become more lazy and sleep in that little bit longer, I become brilliant at conjuring up reasons why I deserve sleep-ins, my mood drops, I lack inspiration and no longer have that spring in my step or vibrant energy that I love so much. It scares the pants off me!

And I know all too well how challenging it can be to find the motivation to exercise sometimes. But one thing I have found to be true … when I move my body every day, I feel healthier and happier. It’s as simple as that.

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When I was 21 years old I tried to kill myself. At that point in time, I thought that I'd be doing everyone a favour if I was to go. I was desperately hoping that there was more to life than what I was experiencing but couldn’t see how it was possible to change things. I was consumed with thoughts that I wasn't 'good' enough and was making poor choices that reinforced the belief that I was letting myself down.  Continue reading