After picking up the basics of embroidery as a young boy from his mother and grandmother, but feeling under pressure to conform to society’s expectations, Owen Kelly spent most of his life as a secret stitcher. It wasn’t until reaching retirement age that he felt confident enough to share what […]
Nurturing Neurodivergence by Aileen Slein In a world governed by an unwritten code of behaviour and appropriation, it can feel, as an autistic person, permanently unsafe. Unsafe to be yourself. You find yourself asking: Am I getting it right? Replaying conversations and interactions, wondering if you’ve offended someone, then breathing […]
By Amanda Rowe The pelvic floor is a complex and vital group of muscles, ligaments, and connective tissues that stretch across the base of the pelvis, supporting the bladder, uterus, and bowel. For women, the health and strength of the pelvic floor are crucial throughout life — from puberty through […]
Constipation is one of the most common digestive complaints, affecting millions of people each year. Yet many people think of it as a single condition — simply not going to the bathroom often enough or experiencing unpredictable urgency. In reality, explains nutritionist Michelle Ryan, digestive specialists often describe constipation in […]