Sleep

With the rush to meet end of year deadlines and wrap up projects, many of us find ourselves overwhelmed. Instead of enjoying the holidays, we often end up spending them just trying to recover. Reports from 2024 highlight that burnout is more prevalent than ever, particularly for women, who frequently […]

Question : How do I know if I’m starting menopause? I’ve been noticing some weird changes. Kath : Perimenopause can sneak up on us with a slow onset of often subtle and random symptoms that don’t immediately scream “hormones !” For some of us, it might be dry, itchy skin […]

How does poor sleep and elevated stress impact our health ? And what are some tools to help mitigate the effects of toxic stress ? So often I hear patients say “things get worse for me when I become run down”. We intuitively know this happens. It may be that […]

Kathleen McFarlane of Sydney Naturopathy discusses how herbal medicine, nutrition, and simple lifestyle changes can help fight insomnia and restore a healthy, peaceful sleep cycle. Sydney, AU – According to Sydney naturopath Kathleen McFarlane, individuals dealing with insomnia might have trouble falling asleep, staying asleep, or obtaining a deep enough […]

Insomnia affects 30 to 50% of the general population, and the condition can have negative effects on several aspects of day-to-day functioning. Lack of sleep can affect concentration and focus, motor skills, social interaction, and memory. While there are many pharmaceutical approaches to tackling insomnia, some may not be the […]