Life doesn’t exist without water, so let’s start with some general facts about the importance of hydration and health benefits in ageing; some you’re probably aware of, but others may surprise you. [This is a guest post by Wendy Hodge from Wendy’s Way to Health. Wendy is a Precision Nutrition certified coach who takes a […]
Tips for getting out of a mental health hole
Life is generally pretty good for Rowan and me, but we have been challenged over the past six months. Now, don’t get me wrong, I am the first to say that many other people experience far greater challenges than we do. Having said that, a few things have happened and as a result I found […]
Do you value yourself?
Once we reach our mature status (nudge, nudge, wink, wink) we have experienced numerous things over quite a few years. Are we mere historical artefacts? I hope not! For most of us, we have worked, grown up with friends and family, watched man landing on the moon, seen human tragedy and national disasters, voted a […]
Keeping up with the Joneses: Envious or Grateful?
If you have spent a lifetime trying to better your neighbours, friends or family with material possessions and pleasures, coming to retirement may be a time to reflect on that. Appreciating what you do have is a good starting point; waking up another day and still breathing are bonuses; consider the alternative. If you have […]
Osteoarthritis leads to Pelvic Floor Enlightenment
It started with a little discomfort walking, then became quite painful in my groin. Quite some time later and with the assistance of both an acupuncturist and a chiropractor in Bali, I was eventually diagnosed in Australia with Osteoarthritis in both hips. Oh joy! The long and short of it is, that by the time […]