Entries by Siobhan Carrig

Siobhan’s Story

I thought it was time to share my story of how I moved from my corporate role to creating the ‘Balanced Health Hut’… “I worked for many years in the city in financial services and started to realise there was a need to change direction. 12 hour days while being a mum was no fun. […]

Leaky Gut: what is it and how can it be repaired?

Leaky gut sounds pretty horrible.  What it basically means is that the wall of your intestines are no longer as tight as they should be.  This can cause undigested food to leak into your gut and cause discomfort. What are the signs/symptoms? Some of the signs or side effects experienced when suffering from leaky gut […]

Reflexology in your 2nd Trimester and beyond

Weeks 13 – 27 of your pregnancy are a really special time and are referred to as your 2nd trimester. This is often the time that you begin to enjoy your pregnancy more as morning sickness subsides, you have more energy and you start to feel those first flutters and kicks of your little one […]

Why you need to find time to pause…

How has 2018 started for you? Do you feel overwhelmed by all the demands on your time? Do you wish you could say no? Are you finding very little time for you? Do you feel that there aren’t enough hours in the day to get everything done? If your answer is YES to these things […]

A New Year- Cleanse the Gut, Heal the Mind

We often look at cleansing the physical body after the excesses of the Festive season, but sometimes forget how our mind may also need cleansing. Our diet has a huge influence on our emotional state and we may have less energy, suffer mood swings and negative feelings as well as feeling mentally sluggish if we aren’t […]

How Much Are We In Control?

Whatever stage of life we are in, whatever time of year it is, there may be many things in our life that we are not in control of. The only thing we can control is how we respond to them. So how do we respond better to things out of our control? I was reminded […]

The Two Most Important Supplements For Your Body

As you all know I’m passionate about empowering my clients to take responsibility for their own health and well-being and something that’s helpful to understand is ‘Why we need to support our diets with good quality food supplements?‘ So I’m going to take you through the two most important supplements that in your bodies opinion […]

2 reasons you may not be getting pregnant…

…and what you can do to improve your chances of conception When you start to try for a baby there is an excitement that comes with the prospect of a new life that you are creating together with your partner. However if you haven’t become pregnant in a few months after starting to try this […]

September…time to get back to routine

If you have children then you will know only too well how daily life seems to turn on its head over the long Summer holidays. For some of you this will be fantastic and a time to relax and enjoy long lazy days with the children, however I know that for a lot of Mum’s […]

Phobias: Fear of Flying

Many people suffer from fears and phobias. Some of these may be so debilitating that they stop you from enjoying life. If you are in the 10-20% of the population who suffer from a fear of flying, life can become much more stressful when you are planning that well deserved holiday.  You may also find […]

7 Ways to Support Your Body through Menopause

Often called ‘the change’ due to the fact that it is related to a change in a women’s hormonal levels, all women will experience the menopause. This natural process may cause women to not only experience unwanted physical symptoms but also to feel different emotionally. Many clients I see feel anxious about the process of […]

Dealing With Grief One Step At A Time…

Grief is something that will affect all of us at some time in our lives. When we think of grief we often associate it with the passing of someone , however other losses that occur can also trigger the same grieving process for example loss of a job, or the breakdown of a relationship. It […]

The Art Of Being Busy

How many times do we find ourselves saying ‘I’m too busy!’ I’m the biggest offender here so it got me thinking is Being Busy a distraction technique of disconnection – we are all busy and can all fill every second of every day if we choose. Taking time out can be hard as we work […]

Positive Ways to Improve Depression

Depression can be one of the hardest conditions to live with, as so much of the pain you are feeling is hidden inside. It is often easy to paste on a smile for others but what pain does that smile disguise ? As Spring starts the lighter nights often bring happier emotions and many can […]

The Thyroid Gland

The thyroid gland is located in the neck and its shape resembles a butterfly. It plays a critical role in the body by ensuring that many cells are functioning correctly. Two hormones are produced by the thryroid gland – thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). Many people suffer from a thyroid imbalance years before it’s diagnosed. […]