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Hormones Creating Havoc???
Yes, I hear you!!!!! Been down that road and I understand how exhausting it can be, physically, mentally, and emotionally. After months of visiting doctors and getting nowhere fast, just hearing the words “What you are experiencing is normal,” when my whole being felt it was not, I decided it was time to take my health and my hormones into my own hands. Now, I am not saying to ditch your doctor, I suggest medical supervision, though there are times when we need to listen to our inner voice and trust ourselves to assist in the healing process, to be open to treating things in a more natural way, to find out the root cause rather than take another pill to treat the symptom.
Hormones are produced by the endocrine glands, and the hormones travel around our bloodstream, telling our organs and tissues what to do, helping to control many of our body’s natural processes, including reproduction and metabolism.
When we have too much or little of a certain hormone this creates an imbalance, even small changes can create big effects throughout the body. Hormones fluctuate throughout our lifetime, though when they are imbalanced, they can affect our mood, creating mood swings, they can aid in fluid retention, period irregularities, baby blues, irritability, painful periods, loss of libido, hair loss, increased perimenopausal and menopause symptoms, to name a few.
Hormonal imbalances are something that I hear about often, discreetly. Though, sadly, it is not something that is spoken about enough openly among women and their partners.
On the weekend, I got invited to speak to women about their hormones and creating spice in the bedroom. What surprised me was that in a large group of women, women felt awkward, shameful, and isolated with something that is widely experienced in everyday life.
As women, we have disconnected from ourselves and each other.
Women can experience the ups and downs of imbalanced hormones, which affect not only their health but daily life and confidence and when confidence goes out the window, well, it can lead to increased mental health issues such as reduced self-esteem.
Many women, simply suffer silently feeling that experiencing hormonal imbalances are normal. They are not normal, and you can manage your hormones more effectively with diet, stress management and natural plant-based products.
Are you feeling like your hormones are out of balance? Do you suffer from painful periods, PMS, hot flashes, hair loss, lack of libido, baby blues or increased perimenopausal and menopause symptoms?
Want to feel more balanced and at peace within yourself? Reach out and give me a call on 0405 361 882 or send me a message through FB messenger: MariaChristina.Love Always with love, Maria Christina x
Crystal Clear: Unlocking the Power for Transformative Wellness
Crystal healing is a powerful and ancient practice that involves the use of crystals to promote healing and wellness. Today, more and more people are turning to crystal healing as a natural, holistic way to balance their energy, reduce stress, and promote overall health and well-being. If you’re interested in learning more about crystal healing and how to use it for yourself and others, then a crystal healing course may be just what you need.
What Are Crystal Healing Courses? Energetic healing courses online are educational programs that teach students how to use crystals for healing and wellness. These courses cover everything from the basics of crystal healing to more advanced techniques for working with crystals and energy. Students learn about the properties and energies of different crystals, how to choose and cleanse crystals, and how to create crystal grids and layouts for healing and transformation.
THERE ARE MANY BENEFITS TO TAKING A CRYSTAL HEALING COURSE ONLINE. HERE ARE JUST A FEW:
Develop a deeper understanding of the properties and energies of different crystals by taking a crystal healing course, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the unique properties and energies of different crystals. This knowledge can help you choose the right crystals for specific purposes and enhance the effectiveness of your healing and wellness practice.
LEARN HOW TO CHOOSE AND CLEANSE CRYSTALS FOR SPECIFIC PURPOSES
Choosing the right crystals for specific purposes is an important part of crystal healing. In a crystal healing course, you’ll learn how to choose the right crystals for different healing needs and how to cleanse them to ensure their energy is pure and aligned with your intention.
DEVELOP SKILLS AND TECHNIQUES FOR WORKING WITH CRYSTALS TO PROMOTE HEALING AND BALANCE
A crystal healing course will teach you a variety of skills and techniques for working with crystals to promote healing and balance. These techniques include creating crystal grids and layouts, using crystals for chakra healing, and other hands-on healing techniques.
GAIN A DEEPER CONNECTION TO YOUR INTUITION AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH
Crystal healing is not just about physical healing; it also involves connecting with your intuition and spiritual growth. By taking a crystal healing course, you’ll learn how to connect with the energy of crystals and develop a deeper connection to your intuition and inner wisdom. Enhance your existing holistic health or wellness practice with the use of crystals If you’re already a practitioner in a holistic health or wellness field, adding crystal healing to your skillset can enhance the effectiveness of your practice and provide new opportunities for healing and transformation for your clients.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT TO LEARN
The curriculum for a crystal healing course will vary depending on the program and the level of study. However, most crystal healing courses cover the following topics:
• The history and principles of crystal healing
• How different crystals work and their corresponding healing properties
• How to choose the right crystals for specific purposes and how to cleanse them
• How to use crystals in a variety of layouts and grids to promote healing and balance
• How to use crystals for hands-on healing, including chakra healing and other modalities
• More advanced techniques for working with crystals and energy, including crystal elixirs and grids for manifestation
Whether you’re looking to enhance your existing holistic health practice or simply interested in exploring the courses online, a crystal healing course can provide a comprehensive education and empower you to take charge of your own healing journey. Crystal healing courses online can be a powerful tool for personal growth and transformation. All you need is a search for “crystal healing near me”.
The Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine June 30, 2023 Issue 194
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Fishing Report – June 2, 2023
The past weeks have seen one of the earliest runs of tailor that I can remember, with lots of anglers bagging out on tailor, with catches from boats and land.
Skirmish Point is the pick for land-based spots. Watson leaping bonito and dart have also been plentiful off the beaches, with so much bait in the water. Big shout out to the parents that managed to take their kids for a fish, With Tyler and sister Charlotte landed some nice tailor, and Myles managed to hold onto an absolute monster going 60cm and was an awesome fight.
As our fish cycles seem to be a couple of months early with floods having a lot to do with it, the flathead has headed up on the shallows to clean up bait fish that the tailor left behind. Editor (Claude) bagging out in under an hour with shallow running lures.
Bream is growing in numbers every week with more migrating into the passage and upper regions, Snapper is starting to be caught regularly with good numbers boated.
An early run of mullet is seeing the commercial boys working the nets of Woorim, be mindful to give them room to work!
Light lines will see the best results. A 4 to 6-lb line on a 1000-size reel is my favourite. Fished with a long leader and size 1 or 2 long shank hook. Prawns are the flavour of the month with fresh prawns available by the Kilo from Bribie Bait Tackle & Bikes.
Offshore the trail boat anglers have been wrestling with marlin, weather permitting. Tom Caville managed a nice Blue Marlin, (GPS spots provided). With Josh Plover (known as one of Bribie’s best Marlin Fishos) privileged to be on the legendary Keli Pepene’s boat, the Ikanui, Josh was put on his
Winelander – June 2, 2023
Today’s article concentrates on Treasury Wine Estates, their brands and what’s in the future as Australian wines once again find their way back into the Chinese market after suffering three years of punitive tariffs brought about after questions were asked with regards to the source of Covid. Treasury is the pinnacle of wine production in Australia as several of the wine labels are iconic but in reality their market share certainly doesn’t show the strength they could have with the brands they have purchased over the last forty years. The company began with Penfolds, a winery that was officially established in 1844 when the winery was expanded to produce table wines instead of just fortified wines and they started producing Claret and Riesling.
Fast forward to 1976 when the Penfold Family was sold to Tooth and Co a brewer based in New South Wales, then in 1982 ownership passed to The Adelaide Steamship Company and the Penfolds Brand was merged with Kaiser Stuhl, the term merged gives a warm fuzzy feeling of comradeship and cooperation in the growing of two of the mega companies in the Australian wine industry, however in reality the Penfolds staff really let the Kaiser Stuhl people know this was a takeover not a merger, I know because I worked for Kaiser Stuhl at the time!. In actual fact the two brands actually complimented each other with the premium Penfolds red wines, Minchinbury Champagne (as it was called those days), fortified wines such as Club Port being supported by the Kaiser Stuhl sparkling Summer Wine, four litre casks, flagons and fluffy table wines such as Black Forest Moselle and Gold Medal Rose which were very popular wines.
Soon Wynns Wines were added to the stable along with Seaview, Killawarra and Tollana and once again no sales were affected as it was manageable, the Seaview Champagne was considered a step up from Minchinbury and Killawarra a step up again and the Seaview range of table wines offered outstanding value, overall I reckon the company now had in excess of 40% of the Australian wine market but this was about to change with more takeovers which started to make the customers uncomfortable with dealing with one company who seemed determined to force any competition into the ground.
Seppelt Wines, Lindemans/Leo Buring Wolf Blass Wines were taken over and the company was acquired in 1990 by SA Brewing and subsequently the company divided their business into three separate entities, the brewing assets retained the S.A. Brewing name, the wine assets were named Southcorp Wines and the ‘white goods’ and other manufacturing interests became Southcorp an Australian conglomerate with Rothbury Estate and Rosemount were added, the company should now have control well in excess of 60% of the Australian wine market but was probably closer to 40% and Dean de Bortoli when asked whether the merges affected his business claimed after each takeover his business grew by at least 5%!
In 2005 Southcorp Wines became a part of The Fosters Group and 2011 when it was obvious the match of combining beer and wine wasn’t the marriage that was expected and so in 2011 Fosters demerged the wine operation and it became Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) is headquartered in Melbourne and listed on the stock exchange.
In 2013 Penfolds was awarded “New World Winery of the year” by the American wine industry publication Wine Enthusiast Magazine, in 2016 the Most Admired Wine Brand by Drinks International. In 2017 Penfolds Grange was classified as a First Growth in Liv-ev’s recreation of the Bordeaux 1855 classification and the only Australian winery to receive a perfect 100 points for the Grange 2008 from both The Wine Spectator and Wine Advocate, also Grange 1955 vintage was named one of the top 12 wines of the 20th century by The Wine Spectator what could possible go wrong.?
Treasury Estate Wines certainly suffered badly when the Chinese introduced 250% tariffs on Australian wines but this may be about to change as the Chinese consider removing them, it was reported several years ago Treasury were considering making Penfolds a stand-alone brand because of the profitability of the brand and rumours are circulating that there is about to be a very large product cull at the lower end of their priced products and concentrate on the higher more profitable wines which would improve the bottom line but probably lead to large layoffs and certainly improve the stock market price.
Along the way many of the wines and wineries that ‘merged’ with the company have vanished, Kaiser Stuhl, Tollana, Seaview (apart from the Sparkling wine) most of Seppelts labels, Leo Buring, most of Lindemans brands, and Rosemount is a shell of its former self and Rothbury Estate of Len Evans fame became a restaurant own label wine. After last month’s article on Prosecco it was revealed the Italians are very much trying to close down the Australian version of the product, quite timely don’t you think.
Beautiful Beachmere
A LOVELY VILLAGE BY THE SEA
Tucked away at the northern end of Moreton Bay, between Deception Bay and Sandstone Point, is a quiet hideaway just right for a bayside nature getaway! The quiet coastal township of Beachmere is also a haven for marine life and is known for its stunning sunsets and relaxed atmosphere. The town is surrounded by lush green hills and offers many activities for visitors, from swimming and fishing to kayaking and bushwalking.
This unique seaside village lies on Moreton Bay’s shores, near the Caboolture River estuary where it enters Deception Bay. It is 38 km north of Brisbane. Positioned on a small peninsula formed by the river and the bay. Back in the day, Beachmere was somewhat inaccessible, and was mainly a fishing community, as the access road could be impassable during flood times. When the Beachmere district was settled by Europeans between 1893 and 1967, much of the land was owned by the Baker family.
The suburb’s name comes from an early residence owned by Thomas Edwin Bonney called “Beachmere” meaning a beach on marshy ground. Bonney is believed to be the first European Australian settler in the area, arriving in 1870. It is thought that the area’s name, given by a European settler, arose from a strip of sandy beach set among the marshy countryside.
Did you know that Beachmere is the birthplace of renowned Australian author, Colleen McCullough, who wrote the novel, The Thorn Birds?
Beachmere is now a picturesque coastal town with a low crime rate, well-developed infrastructure, and historic buildings, parks, and recreational facilities. There is a wonderful selection of places to eat, dine in or takeaway. You are certainly spoilt for choice! Beachmere appeals to residents and tourists alike. The scenery, the bay, the shopping centre, medical facilities, school, kindy, real estate, bus services, and the tavern are all near the main street. Beachmere is the most ideal spot to relax, enjoy all it has to offer and take a step back in time. Customer service is exceptional, with a relaxed atmosphere and quiet hideaway appropriate for families and those looking for beach and water fun or a bayside nature reprieve.
If you’re a keen fisherman or boat enthusiast there is a twolane boat ramp and pontoon with plenty of parking, toilets and water available at the end of Saint Smith Road. The ramp leads directly into the Caboolture River. You then have the choice of heading upriver or out to the bay. This will take you into Pumicestone Passage or Burpengary Creek, or towards Deception Bay, Scarborough and Moreton Island. While exploring the district you can find coral reefs, rocky outcrops, seagrass meadows, mangrove forests and mudflats. It has such an abundance of marine life including thousands of fish species that share the waters with seven species of marine turtles, dolphins, whales on migration and dugongs, you are bound to have a wonderful day on the water.
If boating is not your thing, enjoy a day trip to Beachmere with the family, where you can watch the kids play on the beach – making sandcastles, splashing in the shallow waters and watching tiny soldier crabs zoom along the mud flats at low tide. There is an undercover picnic area in Moreton Terrace Park. If your family includes the furry kind, there are on-leash dog-friendly areas around Beachmere that include the foreshore area between Biggs Street and Louise Drive. You can also walk dogs on a leash on the foreshore parkland adjacent to Timothy Esplanade and Bakers Flat Road.
If you feel like a hike in the Beachmere area located along the Moreton Bay Marine Park waterfront between Sandstone Point and Beachmere, the Godwin Beach Environmental Reserve is a wonderfully quiet place for a leisurely walkthrough various vegetation habits including mangroves, melaleuca, woodlands and open forest. Your most convenient entry point to access the main walking circuit is at the eastern end of the Godwin Beach Esplanade.
Beachmere is a ‘hidden gem’ that started as a small village but is now growing into a thriving community. Do yourself a favour and visit and enjoy a sleepy village township with a positive community environment. This township is welcoming, looks out for its elderly and allows individuals to feel more connected and have a sense of purpose. Beachmere is that thriving community, with a sense of kinship, camaraderie and connectedness.
I would highly recommend spending a day at Beachmere. I bought some delicious meat from the butchers and dined in a couple of eateries which did not disappoint with fresh and tasty produce. I also enjoyed meeting and speaking to many local businesses, all with warm and welcoming smiles and happy dispositions. I will definitely make it a regular event; I fell in love with Beachmere and the people in it.
How to Prevent Dry Eyes in Winter
As the weather gets colder and the air gets drier, you may experience dry eyes. dry eyes in winter are a common problem that occurs when tear production decreases or tear evaporation increases. symptoms of dry eyes include burning, itching, redness, and a feeling of having something in your eye.
Lubricate Your Eyes with Artificial Tears
Artificial tears in the form of eye drops are a great way to help lubricate your eyes and relieve dryness. They come in various forms, so you can find one that works best for you. You can apply artificial tears 5-6 times a day.
Apply Eye Ointments on Inner Eyelid Eye ointments are another option for lubricating your eyes. They are usually thicker than artificial tears. So, they provide longer-lasting relief. You can apply these ointments to the inner eyelid.
Use Warm Compresses to Soothe Your Eyes Warm compresses can help to soothe your eyes and reduce discomfort, inflammation, and redness. It’s a known home remedy for many other types of inflammation and pain. The process is Simple. Just apply a warm, damp cloth to your eyes for a few minutes at a time
Make Efforts to Stay Warm
Your dry eyes are worse in winter because the air outside is drier. To help combat this, try to keep yourself warm. When your entire body is warm, you will feel relief from the dryness in your eyes.
Add Moisture to Your Surrounding with the Help of Indoor Humidifiers
The dryness in the air is the primary culprit for causing dry eyes. Indoor humidifiers can help to add moisture to the air, which can help to relieve dry eyes. But remember to clean your humidifiers regularly to avoid spreading bacteria in your home.
Drink a Lot of Water & Healthy Fluids
Staying hydrated is vital for overall health. Thus, hydration is also helpful for relieving painful and uncomfortable symptoms of dry eyes. A hydrated body can generate a healthy number of natural tears in the eyes. Make sure to drink plenty of water and be healthy throughout the day to keep yourself hydrated.
Avoid Drinking Too Much Coffee
It’s not a piece of good news for coffee lovers. But the matter of fact is that coffee is a diuretic. It can contribute to dehydration, which can worsen dry eyes. If you drink coffee, be sure to drink plenty of water to balance the hydration in your body.
Be conscious to Blink More Often
Blinking comes naturally to the eyes. It helps to lubricate your eyes. But when you work on screen, you blink less. That leads to dry eyes because of digital eye strain. So, if you work at a computer all day, make a conscious effort to blink more often.
The Bribie Islander Gloss Magazine June 2, 2023 Issue 192
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Mental Wellness in the Modern World
Living in today’s called “modern world” has many benefits, technology and medical advancements, to name a few, though there are some downsides too!
Sometimes, I feel we need to go back in time to move forward. To regain old school values, where the art of writing a letter meant something, where life’s pace was slower, where time was more still. Life is fastpaced, and keeping up can leave one feeling stressed and anxious.
Many factors indicate the modern world is more stressful than in the past. We see more people consuming alcohol and the usage of illegal drugs as well as products to help aid sleep. There are also more people taking prescribed medication for such things as anxiety and depression and seeking support to manage their life more effectively.
Mental illness is on the increase and refers to various health conditions involving changes in thinking, behaviours as well as emotions. It can impact the person as an individual as well as their relationships with others. It can affect daily functioning, social, work and family activities as well as the ability to make healthy choices.
I often get asked what is normal, and to explain that is more complex to define in today’s changing world. Perhaps, a person that can manage themselves and their everyday environment, in a typical way, allowing a person to function to be in balance.
A person who is open to working with others and new experiences, meaning that at times one will have to exercise flexibility and understand that life is forever changing and has its ups and downs, sometimes these times are managed with ease or can be stressful, though this is part of life. Someone that can express themselves in a positive way, enjoys life and is able to balance and harmonise with others, in a kind and thoughtful way.
We can all suffer moments of stress, anxiety, or a blue day, though it’s the ability to cope and navigate through the situation that makes all the difference. Two people can experience the same thing but view it very differently, depending on what they feel about the stressor.
How the individual perceives the situation plays greater importance than the objective facts of the event, this helps minimise stress.
During times of overwhelm, having practises in place that can help you navigate your way through challenging times can make all the difference. As a holistic therapist, I work with the whole person which includes the mind body and spirit, giving people the tools to empower themselves and take back control of their life. Want some help? Give me a call on 0405 361 882 or connect through FB: MariaChristina.
Love Always with love,
Maria Christina x
What’s the difference between an EAU DE TOILETTE and AN EAU DE PARFUM for men? PART 1
Eau de toilette and eau de parfum may sound similar, but they’re entirely different. Thankfully, it’s easy to remember what makes each unique. Essentially, an eau de toilette is lighter and wispier than an eau de parfum, which tends to be more concentrated, and is thus stronger in aroma. The two vary in intensity, with eau de parfum containing a higher strength and concentration of fragrance. Because the fragrance profile of an eau de toilette is lighter, this is what most people turn to for daily use. The product has more essential oils and a lower alcohol content, making it suitable for daily use.
That said, for some people, an eau de toilette doesn’t have as strong a staying power on the skin as an eau de parfum, but of course, this all depends on the structure of the fragrance itself as well as the wearer. In contrast, an eau de parfum may be overpowering and only fit for a special occasion. Some companies offer the same scent in both an eau de toilette and an eau de parfum version—in this case, it’s likely that the fragrance is exactly the same, but the concentrations in each differ.
HOW SHOULD I STORE MY COLOGNE?
Don’t ignore the “store in a cool, dry place” on the bottle of your colognes—they’re written on there for a good reason. Many people store their fragrances in their bathroom, but because your bathroom tends to be a warm, moist environment, it’s not the best choice of storage when it comes to your fragrance. Your cologne is best stored in its original box, standing upright, and in a cool environment such as your nightstand, inside your closet or tucked inside your dresser drawer. Also, avoid putting your fragrance in the refrigerator—while this may prove to be beneficial for your hydrogel sheet mask, your fridge can oxidize the cologne or degrade the formula.
HOW LONG DOES A BOTTLE OF COLOGNE LAST?
The standard shelf life of a bottle of cologne varies, but it’s typically three to five years. Still, you should always check the label of your product to confirm. Because fragrance isn’t like food in the sense of having an expiration date, in some cases it may be appropriate to continue using it past the five-year mark. Formulas with heavier base notes tend to be longer-lasting, while oil-based fragrances as well as those with citrus notes tend to have a shorter shelf life. In either case, if your product smells sour, appears oxidized, or boasts an acidic or metallic scent, this may be a sign that too much oxygen entered your bottle, and it may be time to toss it.
New creek crossing for flood-affected community
The small community of White Patch is one step closer to being reconnected to the rest of Bribie Island for good after the Council awarded a tender for the concrete deck that will form the base of a new bridge over Wrights Creek.
Mayor Peter Flannery said it comes after the previous crossing was a causeway that was swept away during the devastating floods of February 2022, leaving residents cut off from the rest of Moreton Bay.
“The people of White Patch have been through enough uncertainty since February 2022, so I’m glad Council can get on with building a bridge that will improve the flood immunity and resilience of the crossing,” he said.
“White Patch was the first community I visited during the floods to see how we could help them and the resilience and patience they showed was incredible considering the circumstances. “Council and the SES transported supplies into the isolated community by boat, while we got to work constructing a temporary causeway which was up and running within 96 hours of the original structure being swept away.
“That temporary solution has served the community well, but this new bridge will be a more permanent structure that will stand the test of time and provide more certainty for the people of White Patch over the long-term.
“This project is thanks to the Australian and Queensland Governments’ Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements which has fully funded the project in response to last year’s floods.
“Council is currently working with the State and Federal Government’s to finalise approval applications for the construction of the bridge, with the aim to complete it by June 2024.” Pumicestone MP Ali King said it was great to see recovery works continue on White Patch Esplanade Bridge and Road Construction project.
“The Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) has committed an amazing $8.9 million for the White Patch Esplanade Bridge and Road Construction works through the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements,” she said.
“Both the Queensland Government and the Federal Government are committed to helping Moreton Bay residents get back on their feet as quickly as possible, and thanks to the Council who’ve done amazing work to support the people of White Patch since the floods last year.
“It shows that no community is too big or small when it comes to disaster recovery support. I can’t wait to see the works finally completed for White Patch residents who’ve already been through so much.” Councillor Brooke Savige said she was pleased to see all three levels of government working together to provide a solution for White Patch residents.
“Procuring the precast concrete bridge deck units ahead of the construction was a vital step to ensure the build is as smooth as possible, so Council can get on with the job of delivering a new bridge for the people of White Patch,” she said.
“We have already received $2.4 million of the total funding from the QRA to keep this project ticking along, which we are incredibly grateful for.”
“This is also a win for the environment, because a bridge will allow the creek to flow more steadily than the previous causeway.