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Noticing First Signs of Getting Better

Jo — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:15:32 +0000

Welcome to this month’s self-care update – where I share what this body-led approach looks like in real life. My health story will likely look very different to yours.Different symptoms, different starting point, different challenges. But what I’m learning – and what I want to show you –is that it’s not the details that matter [...]

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Ease Constipation Self-Care Challenge

Jo — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 09:53:46 +0000

Constipation can creep in when life, stress, or medication slow your natural rhythm. If you can’t rely on usual remedies, this gentle 28-day challenge helps you find relief through simple self-care — no harsh laxatives, just small, body-kind actions that work. Over four weeks, you’ll layer five natural practices that reawaken your digestion and support [...]

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Exploring Root Causes of Histamine & SIBO – week 3

Jo — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 15:03:39 +0000

This is week 3 of my personal long covid, histamine & SIBO healing journey, including how I respond to self-care setbacks and challenges. This week I explore root causes, how my body got out of balance in the first place. I’m not going to lie – I felt pretty low after reacting to the Oregano [...]

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Listening to the Language of Your Body

Jo — Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:05:52 +0000

Your body is constantly speaking to you through sensations, signals, and symptoms — but most of us have forgotten how to listen. This guide shows you how to recognise those messages and use them to create a personalised, responsive self-care practice. How to Understand Symptoms as Your Body’s Way of Communicating Why This Matters The [...]

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First Steps after Testing Positive for SIBO – Week 2

Jo — Wed, 01 Jan 2025 11:10:02 +0000

In week 2 of my Long Covid Histamine SIBO Healing Journey I talk about my first steps after testing positive for SIBO Have you been diagnosed with both Histamine overload/intolerance HIT (allergies, inflammation, skin issues, food intolerance, MCAS, fatigue) and SIBO (bacterial overgrowth, candida, IBS, bloating, digestive problems, fatigue) issues? There is a long list [...]

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Practical Self-Care: Everyday Actions

Jo — Tue, 03 Sep 2024 08:58:09 +0000

The Gentle Practices That Make a Powerful Difference These are the practices that help your body do what it does best — repair, renew, and balanced. Rooted in everyday wisdom from traditional healers, herbalists, and naturopaths, Practical Self-Care focuses on working with your body — not against it — by supporting the everyday rhythms it [...]

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Steady Responder

Jo — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:48:00 +0000

You may recognise this pattern if your experience usually feels like:“Things are mostly predictable — but sometimes the results are unclear.” Your body generally responds at a fairly typical pace — but not always in exactly the same way. In some situations you may notice changes quickly. In others, your body may be slower or [...]

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Sensitive Responder

Jo — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:44:00 +0000

You may recognise this pattern if your experience often feels like:“Results seem mixed — sometimes things help quickly, other times everything feels unpredictable.” Your body is naturally responsive — often more quickly than average. This can be a real strength. Many women in this group notice helpful changes faster than expected. But it also means [...]

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Subtle Responder

Jo — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 14:23:00 +0000

You may recognise this pattern if your experience often feels like:“Nothing seems to change — no matter what I try.” Your body tends to show change more gradually and quietly than average. In many ways, your system is quite robust day to day. You may even feel you can “get away with things” that noticeably [...]

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