How to Be Well: A handbook for women

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Today is the first day of the rest of your life.

Women today face a dilemma. How do we juggle our busy, demanding lives and never-ending to-do lists, with the essential need for self-care Were overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted and either ignoring or oblivious to the signs of burnout. Its time for change.

In this personal yet comprehensive handbook, two of Australias leading voices in womens health and wellness, integrative medicine specialist Dr Karen Coates and renowned wellness advocate Sharon Kolkka, will help you find your way back to optimal physical, mental and emotional health.

From helping you recognise and understand your current state of wellbeing by giving you the insight to discern whether youre thriving, surviving or depleted Dr Karen and Sharon will guide you, step by step, through their innovative five-pillared approach to wellness and a personal health audit to empower you along your path to better energy, vitality and stress resilience.

Their advice goes beyond what youve heard in a regular doctors office. How to Be Well uncovers integrative solutions that will resonate with your unique lifestyle and motivate the short-term and long-term changes you can make to maximise wellbeing.

If you are looking to maintain your health, vitality and age gracefully, this book is for you.

If you are overtired, overstretched and over it, stressed, exhausted or feel like your life is lacking in joy, this book is for you.

No matter which stage of life you are at, How to Be Well contains the information you need to take charge of your health and wellness. Its for all women who want to be more resilient and live a full, vital life. Every woman deserves to be well.

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'If there are two women who know their stuff in regards to health & wellness (especially womens health) its Dr Karen Coates & Sharon Kolkka.' -- Megan Gale

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Dr Karen Coates draws on her extensive experience as an integrative medicine doctor and qualifications in surgery, obstetrics, nutritional and environmental medicine. Over her thirty-year career she has cared for women of all ages who have come to her with diverse medical challenges. A keen researcher who keeps her finger on the pulse of cutting-edge medicine, Dr Karen is respected for her holistic approach to healthcare which extends beyond the traditional medical model while remaining evidence based. Sharon Kolkka is one of Australias leading wellness advisors whose innovative approach to wellbeing shaped the highly successful and transformative programs at Gwinganna Lifestyle Retreat where she previously held the position of General Manager and Wellness Director. A trailblazer in the field of stress resilience, Sharon is highly regarded as a keynote speaker at wellness symposiums throughout Australia and around the world. She is a renowned thought leader, educator and wellness program designer.