Author: Merly Hartnett
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Merly’s Superfood Smoothie Bowl
I tried to name this smoothie based on it’s content and well it was just a bit too hard so instead you just got Merly’s Superfood Smoothie Bowl. I’m writing this up because I got a few requests on my personal Facebook and Instagram so here goes! Below is serving for 1 person, which you […]
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Do you have a thyroid problem?
I have a client and in her first coaching session she said that she thinks she has a thyroid issue. As an Integrative Health Coach my role is not to diagnose, treat or try to cure any medical health conditions but what I do know is that a client’s intuitions is often right. McCall McPherson […]
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How to move forward when you’re overcome by fear
Today I had to get an x-ray for a tooth extraction. I had to remove any jewellery and wear a protective belt around my waist. The lady was really nice but I was so nervous about a machine radiating these energy wavelengths around my head that my mind started thinking about things like what if […]
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What is the number one cause for hormonal imbalances?
This week on my Instagram I shared how I was attacked by a deadly, massive, hairy, scary, spider and my stress response was lightning fast! So when I say stress affect’s a women’s endocrine system instantly, this is a good example. It makes evolutionary sense for a women’s fertility to be reduced when the body […]
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Can you have a career as a health coach?
I graduated from the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in November 2018 and my son at the time was 21 months old. I remember having so many great ideas on what I wanted to do with my Health Coach Training Certification that I couldn’t wait to get started. I had been self-employed as an independent contractor […]
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5 Mental Health Detoxing Tips for Balancing Hormones
I took my two boys out for lunch and we had sushi. My 3 year old always get the mini tuna sushi rolls but he also enjoys trying new varieties from my plate. Today he said “mummy I want to try that one” whilst pointing at a plate on the conveyor belt and I grabbed […]
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How being overweight impacts fertility
One of my coaching clients was told she needed to lose weight by her specialist to increase the chances of falling pregnant while doing IVF. She’d come to me to help her shift the extra weight and boost her chances of having a successful transfer. During our recent session I asked her if she knew […]
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The one thing that women overlook when it comes to getting baby ready
This week I’ve been working on putting together a workshop to help women who are wanting to increase their chances of falling pregnant. There is a lot of things that women think about when it comes to getting baby-ready. We eat better, we might give up alcohol and start taking prenatal supplements but there seems […]
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What are the symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)
Some of the more commonly known symptoms of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) include: Irregular periods or no periods Excess hair growth on the face, stomach and back Loss or thinning of hair on the scalp Acne and pimples Difficulty falling pregnant naturally Easy to gain weight or trouble releasing the weight and being a light […]
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Did you buy dried or canned beans during the Covid19 pandemic?
Over the past few months I would say a lot of people went out and bought dried or canned beans who usually didn’t buy or even eat them, was that you too? I’m assuming it’s because people know they have a long shelf life and because everybody else went a little crazy with bulk buying […]