Here in the sunny Mediterranean lemons grow wild. Their flowers smell amazing, they grow quickly and their strong limbs can support huge quanities of lemons even before the trees are fully matured and large. The Roman goddess of youth was symbolized by the lemon.

The term menopause applies to a single moment in time, by Western medicine definition that is. Menopause is defined as the absence of a period for 1 full calendar year. That means that there is technically only one day where you are “in menopause”.

Do you wonder about life after death? How does it make you feel to consider this question? Do you talk to others about life after death? Does your spirituality or religion educate your philosophy on what happens after death?

Richard Rohr is a Franciscan Friar and Catholic Mystic, he has written over 30 books on spirituality, and runs The Center for Contemplation and Action in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He has an amazing perspective on life and our times. No matter what other spiritual or religious groups or practices you might take part in, you will find a bright light in Richard Rohr.

Have you always wanted to bring rituals into your life but are not quite sure how? That tends to be the most common obstacle. The secret is, that there is no right or wrong way to do it. If you feel called to a particular ritual, then it’s the right ritual for you.

These days, we all know the importance of minimising harsh chemicals, preservatives and cleansers in our body care routines. We understand the needs for organic products that have not been tested on animals.

Many different types of herbal medicine are out there. Here we highlight the common forms, preparations, side affections, functions and more.

Back pain is the most common condition that motivates people to reach out to their medical provider. Specifically, patients who have tried ‘everything’ but still have back pain often reach out for acupuncture, massage, physical therapy.

Meditation and Mindfulness have been buzzwords since the 2010s and beyond. We all talk about them as though we do both all the time… But do we?

Both situational and generalised anxiety can be very severe and intense conditions requiring prescriptions, and a team of providers.  Anxiety has the ability to interfere with our daily functioning in society and our connection to others. 

I love to receive a new podcast, tv series, book, or movie recommendation. When it comes to our favourite learning this month, the following podcasts have been helpful inspiration;

Many of you have heard me talk about power posing and Amy Cuddy.  I have decided it’s time to share this exciting research with our Human Wellness Journey community officially, here on the journal page.