Much has been written over the years about the surprising, witty, icon-flipping paintings and sculptures of Australian artist John Kelly. His monumental bronze, ‘Cow Up A Tree,’ is instantly recognisable, and has graced the boulevards of many cities throughout the world, from Melbourne to the Hague, ever since its first […]
Menopause and Perimenopause are normal, physiological stages of female health. Today I want to talk about what is abnormal so I will revisit some definitions. Menopause is a retrospective diagnosis. This means that we can only say that a woman is menopausal if it has been 12 months since her […]
In last month’s column I wrote about how to find a therapist and a therapy method that is the right fit. Quite a significant part of the decision to attend therapy can also be around time and schedules. How and when to fit the therapy sessions into a busy and/or […]
An overactive bladder (OAB) is a common condition affecting millions of people worldwide. Studies indicate that it impacts between 17-19 per cent of women, with factors such as childbirth, menopause, and hormonal changes contributing to its higher prevalence in women. Symptoms of OAB include a sudden, uncontrollable urge to urinate […]
Day T-minus one. As afternoon turned to evening, I recall a sense of dread filling my chest while heaviness descended to my stomach. This fear and uncertainty that began months ago was familiar; the feelings expected, albeit intensified, as my mind created images of you being sent off to battle. […]
2024 marks the 20th edition of the Clonakilty International Guitar Festival (CIGF) and everyone is invited to Guitartown from September 19-22 to mark the occasion. Over these last 20 years Guitartown has established itself as a renowned jamboree that venerates artists — from young to old, from virtuosos to three-chord […]