by admin.maria | Aug 18, 2019 | Lifestyle, Mental Health, Well-Being, Women Of Colour, Women's Health
When we returned from our family staycation in Wales, I felt blue. The sinking feeling when I awoke and anxiety to face the day had returned. My family and I had had an awesome break. Naturally, there’s the come down on returning home but this was more. My menopause...
by admin.maria | Jul 23, 2019 | Haircare, Natural Afro Hair, Natural Hair, Women's Health
Spring this year it was confirmed that I was actually in full on menopause … not perimenopause. Mercifully, it was during an event for womb health event which was a very nurturing space. I continue to take care of myself best I can. Honestly, my biggest bug bear is...
by admin.maria | Jun 20, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Women's Health
Food confession: I comfort eat. I eat when I’m sad, mad or bored. Sometimes, I eat foods that I have an intolerance to (they make me sneezy or snotty) just because I like the taste. Most times I give into my craving which is why I find Sue Omar to be an inspiration....
by admin.maria | May 11, 2019 | Lifestyle, Menstruation, Well-Being, Women's Health
I first attended a WOW Beauty event 3 years ago. Last week, I went to their much anticipated Women’s Health…The Womb and Beyond event. The ticket was gifted and I was deeply touched. The panellists included: Dr Hind Al-Husain – holistic gynaecologist, Le’Nise...
by admin.maria | Mar 4, 2019 | Depression, Lifestyle, Motherhood, Women's Health
I’ve been battling with anxiety and depression and since I was about 10 years old. Over the years I’ve used various copying mechanism. You name it I might have tried, from over eating, to starving, to volunteer work and exercise. I had about a decade reprieve, during...
by admin.maria | Feb 14, 2019 | Lifestyle, Women Of Colour, Women's Health
Hip hip hooray. Menuopause is in the news. It’s even had a mention on the evening drama series Eastenders. Back in October 2018, there was as debate on Channel 5’s The Vine on whether or not women should get time of work for menopause. However, like mental illness,...
