Fight Loneliness By Jan Roberts Never less alone than when alone” has defined me ever since I was a little girl. I really enjoy my own company and can go happily for days without speaking to a living soul. More to the point, I can go happily for days without being on social media. But…
Some gentle options to get moving By Jan Roberts In the previous blog post, we talked about the importance of physical exercise, both by building up a sweat (aerobic) and by building up your muscle (anaerobic). But if you don’t feel inspired to hit the gym or hit the running trail yet, there are other…
Get moving! For your health, for your life By Jan Roberts I was chatting recently with Bodcare CEO Anthony, and our conversation turned to exercise. Anthony mentioned an 85-year old customer in an exercise equipment store looking to upgrade his bike. This octogenarian was confident that the secret to a long healthy life was to…
Balanced Hormones for Better Loving Author: Jan Roberts Lifestyles and environments are becoming ever more toxic with ‘hormone-disruptors’—or xenobiotic hormones—appearing in many guises. Hormonal imbalance, which can affect both sexes, is a primary contributor to lowered libido. If you’re the fella or the gal who is always ‘hot to trot’ you might find it…
Expose yourself to the sun. You need it! Author: Jan Roberts In my work with preconception couples and pregnant and breastfeeding mums I’m very aware of the needs for and benefits of ensuring adequate Vitamin D. What’s interesting is that Vitamin D levels considered to be optimal now are far in excess of what…
Women’s sexual wellbeing Author: Jan Roberts Female sexuality takes many forms, I was once asked to help market a ‘herbal, female Viagra’. Now why had this guy asked me? He put it simply … ’all your books are about sex!’ Those very successful books – The Natural Way to Better Babies – Preconception Healthcare…
Organic Produce. It’s Worth it! Author: Jan Roberts Continuing on with my theme of simple self-help steps you can take towards health and happiness, I want to tackle an issue that raises a lot of questions. Is organic produce really better for you? Can the extra cost really be justified? But before I get to…
Fires, Floods and Rejuvenation: Positive Reflections on a Challenging Australian Summer by Jan Roberts It’s been a long, distressing summer in Australia. The bush fires started in August, before the winter was even done. I live 100 km west of Sydney, in the magnificent Blue Mountains National Heritage Area, which is notoriously prone to bushfire.…
Water is just what you need (not sugar) Author: Jan Roberts While out walking earlier in the week, I noticed a lot of picnic detritus and it brought to mind all those corporate initiatives aimed at cutting the consumption of soft drinks. Sadly, this is shutting the stable door after the horse has bolted. Particularly…
Food: The Vital but Overlooked Connection to Depression By Jan Roberts Drug Companies have done a good job of persuading us that many human emotions, depression the most notable amongst them, are completely fixable by pharmaceutical manipulation. The end results. The potential for a lifetime of drugs that do more harm than good! Here is…