Author Archives: SheWell

Q&A with Nat Van Zee, Hypnotherapist 

What led you to holistic health?  My breakdown in 2012, sparked my own healing journey. More about this here https://www.vanzeebeing.com/media/breakdown-to-breakthrough-podcast I learned about toxins in beauty, so I became an educator and clean beauty expert.  I had my own Clean Beauty Platform Vanzee Beauty – see intro film  In which I was educated about the importance of […]

Q&A with Debbie Lourenco, Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Acupuncturist

About Debbie:  My name is Debbie Lourenco, I am 45 years old, and I am a trained Naturopath, Medical Herbalist and Acupuncturist.  I have a special interest in women’s health as well as mental and emotional health and digestive health.  I believe wholeheartedly in treating each patient on an individual basis and take pride in […]

Q&A with Saadia Baig, Kinesiologist

What led you to holistic health? Was there a moment on your personal journey that you struggled with and found your new area of expertise could help you and others? Kinesiology saved my physical and emotional well-being after significant health issues following an extremely abusive relationship. It also restored my fertility when the medical profession had […]

Q&A with Marie Cotel, Herbalist and Massage Therapist

What led you to holistic health? Was there a moment on your personal journey that you struggled with and found that your current area of expertise could help you and others? As a teenager, I had terrible cystic acne and irregular but heavy periods. I was diagnosed with PCOS in my early twenties and put on […]

The impact of the nervous system and trauma on fertility

Fertility is a complex interplay of physiological, hormonal, and environmental factors. Among the critical components influencing fertility are the nervous system and experiences of trauma. For us to be able to create new life, we have to feel safe on every level. This safety is directly opposed by a dysregulated nervous system, whether from stress […]

Women are merely the vessel. Releasing control whilst trying to conceive

According to a recent report by McKinsey, 30% of women globally undergoing fertility assistance report symptoms of anxiety and depression. In a separate UK study, 40% of women experiencing infertility have had suicidal thoughts. The importance of getting proper fertility care is therefore of vital importance. The question must be, how can we support women […]

An introduction to the fertility awareness method

By Rachel Morgan, herbalist, hormone specialist and Fertility Awareness Method coach No method of contraception or family planning is 100% effective, including the Pill and sterilisation.  The benefit of the Fertility Awareness Method (FAM) is that it has no side-effects, it places you in control and, if you follow the rules carefully, is 98% effective […]

Daily habits for a positive conception mindset

In the fast-paced world we live in, we must be intentional about what we wish to create, including conception. We can’t deny that we live in a time where there is information overload that can set unrealistic expectations for our conception journey. Consciously choosing what to absorb and believe in is crucial for maintaining a positive conception mindset, along with setting clear intentions, establishing […]

Not just beauty. The importance of sleep for fertility

By Angela Young, Herbalist and Naturopath Keeping a close eye on the amount of sleep achieved each night is something to invest time in when trying to improve overall health and fertility for both sexes. The rejuvenating effect of restorative sleep is not to be ignored.  Testosterone in men is mostly released during sleep, and […]

Q&A with Nicky Kassapian, holistic practitioner

Nicky Kassapian is a highly intuitive holistic practitioner, with over 30 years of experience in the field of personal development, communication and training, and the author of  Be Yourself – the art of Stepping Up. Nicky has a powerful skill set and is, amongst other things, an Advanced biodynamic craniosacral therapist, a Reiki master and […]