Archive for June 2009
June Girlie Updates
June 30, 2009 | 
Author New research about working mums and breastfeeding. 
The great debate – sexes split over what they find attractive.
Farrah Fawcett – Feminist Icon?
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PMS or princess?
A male friend asked me recently if PMS was just an excuse for women. "Excuse for what?" I asked. "You know, so a woman can be more…difficult, than usual."
Since when do we need an excuse? I jest, of course, but PMS is complex and an area of female health that is rife with misconceptions. It is also an area women feel embarrassed to talk about and partners can feel unsure how to broach.
I spoke with Nirala Jacobi about this. Nirala is a qualified healthcare practitioner with over 10 years experience. She recently wrote this article on PMS to help women have a more thorough understanding of what is happening in their bodies when experiencing PMS and how you can manage this both effectively and naturally.
Posted in Women's Health & Wellbeing | 
Tags: artificial stabilization of hormones, brisbane, Brisbane Woman, diet, digestive distress, exercise and stress reduction, female anger, female health, herbs and nutrients, Irritability and depression, Kylie Welsh, liver detox, mood changes, Natural approaches to pms, Natural remedies for PMS, naturopth, Nirala Jocobi, oestrogen dominance, oral contraceptives, PMS, tenderness of breasts, the gut, tips for PMS, water retention | 
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Bounce Back after baby…
Nicole Kidman, Naomi Watts and Cate Blanchett have unveiled post-baby bodies in the past that have surprised women worldwide.
Squeezing back into your favourite little black dress so soon after childbirth may not be a realistic option for new mums who don’t have the luxury and expertise of a full-time dietician, nanny and personal trainer, on hand, 24/7. Especially, if you are a more mature new mum, being part of the strong, modern trend of having kids later in life.
New mums, at any age, are often overwhelmed with their changed body shape and extra baby weight. According to fitness expert Angela Houseman, the average woman should not use celebrities as role models. “It’s inevitable that women will envy superstars who go from being 9 months pregnant to a size 6 overnight,” said Ms Houseman.
Posted in Women and Motherhood | Tags: Adriana Solorzano, Amy Hopes, angela houseman, Australian College of Midwives, Australian Lactation Consultants Association, Babes in arms, bounce back after baby, Breathing Space, Cafe Mama, Embracing Motherhood, fatigue and new mums, Grinspoon, Jessica Alba, me time for mums Brisbane, Mummabubba, mums in Brisbane, new mums, Nicole Kidman, Optimum Personal Training, Playgroup Association, playgroupaustralia, postnatal depression, recovering after chidbirth, The Bub Hub, Weightwatchers | 5 Comments »
A time to kick but…
The stick or the candy? Which approach gets the most out of people and the most from ourselves? Ever been accused of being too hard on yourself? I have and you probably have too – comes with the territory of trying to be superwoman and leap from tall buildings.
Posted in Women in Business - General | Tags: a mind for business, Add new tag, Carina Leagues Club, creative visualisation, entrepreneurs, Ghandi, Healthy Choices Program, healthy lifestyles, Helen Keller, inspirational life, kick but, kick butt, NLP, Rosie Pekar, sales women, solutions focused, successful business women, superwoman, thoughts creat reality, Time to ick but, victim mentality | 3 Comments »
On your bike Ms Jodie…
When you have a monumental birthday approaching, it is hard not to really start thinking about your life.
Birthdays often serve as milestones in our lives where we check-in to see if life is progressing (as we think it should.) If only life was this straight forward!
Posted in Women, Inspiration and Personal Development | Tags: bike riding, birthday milestonnes, brisbane, charity work, cycling, Geraldine Cox, Homeless Connect, Jodie Eade, Kids Helpline, orphaned or disadvantaged Cambodian children, Phnom Penh, Royal Children's Hospital, Siem Reap, Sunrise Children's Villages, Tax Depreciational Depreciation Specialists, TDS, Vietnam, Volunteering BrisbanCambodia Challenge | 8 Comments »
Mums with cancer needing help…
Mummy’s Wish is a not-for-profit charity that focuses on supporting mothers diagnosed with cancer while either pregnant or with young children in South East Queensland.
Their mission is to support mums with young families to help them and their family cope with many of the challenges they face while undergoing treatment.
