Reflexology: it's got to be good for you
Is reflexology as good as people say it is? The answer I give every time is yes, but even I was surprised by the positive research...
Maria's Journey: Disrupted Routines
Since my last blog life got busier, I had to travel for a contract with a new company overnight so my routine changed dramatically. The...
Seventh Principle: Appropriate Exercise
Read below on what I wrote about principle seven, ‘Appropriate Exercise’ in 'Journeys Back to Health’ in 2006, and the update for 2016:...
Sixth Principle: Good fats
This was written in my book 'Journeys Back to Health' in 2006. Read through then see my current thoughts for 2016.... The fat in our diet...
Maria's journey: looking for the 'perfect poo'
My last session with Phil revealed that I have lost another 1.3 kilo’s – YAY! The weight seems to be steadily coming down now and my...
Fifth Principle: Nutritional Change
I wrote this in my book ‘Journeys Back to Health’ in 2006. Read it through first and then my final current day comments at the bottom:...
Maria's Journey: Lightbulb moments
So I got the munchies on Monday afternoon whilst working (downside to working from home), I hadn’t been shopping yet, and all I could...
Maria's Journey: ten weeks in - what is emotional eating?
Had a good session with Phil. We talked about emotional eating and what I found really interesting was that for someone so slim and who...
Fourth principle: support of friends and family
‘How hard is it to get well on your own with zero emotional input and support from others? I would have to say it is very difficult, and...
Third principle: Self responsibility for getting well
‘Who is in charge of your healing? Is it the doctor, naturopath or specialist? Ultimately it has to be you! Health professionals are...