2020 was certainly a year of challenges and changes, and I’m sure we’re all pleased to see the back of it. You may have experienced the frightening illness yourself, the loss of a loved one or the loss of a job. It’s often hard to find the positives in such tragic times. But the positives […]
The world we once knew has changed; I do hope it will eventually be for the better. The lockdown has brought varying challenges to everyone, putting pressure on relationships within the household and managing the endless battles with technology. Overcoming these obstacles can take a bit of trial and error, but finding some positivity in each day […]
I very much hope you are keeping well during lockdown. Paying attention to your immune system is particularly important during this time. My continued learning in this area has brought me some additional insights, which I thought would be beneficial to share with you. I don’t know about you, but some days are extremely productive and others […]
This is a very unsettling time for us all at the moment. Continuous news reports of coronavirus are overwhelming, and fear is almost as great a threat as the virus itself. This month, I thought it would be helpful to give some general guidance on keeping your immune system strong. It’s really important to take care of […]
A typical modern diet, which is often high in refined carbohydrates such as bread, pasta, cakes and sweets, plays havoc with the body’s blood sugar levels. If you carry extra weight around your waste, feel fatigued after meals, experience sugar/carb cravings, suffer from increased inflammation or have high blood pressure, it might be time to rethink […]
Do you sleep well and wake up in the morning pain-free and raring to go? Does the food you eat give you energy and vitality? Do you generally cope with the day-to-day stresses of life? If the answer to any of these is ‘yes’, you’re doing something right and you’re body is responding well. Keep it up! But if you […]
Combat the common cold It’s that time of year; if you’re not coughing or sneezing, someone close by certainly is. If you seem to pick up every cold in sight, take a look at your stress levels. Stress puts immense pressure on the immune system, so if you’re overdoing it, your body will struggle to cope. But this […]
Liven up your lymph Do you suffer from aches and pains, feel constantly tired and seem to pick up every cough and cold in sight? This could mean your lymphatic system is functioning below par. Here’s how to give yours a boost. What is it? The lymphatic system is a whole network in itself. The […]
We know that fibre should be an integral part of our diet. It has a multitude of health benefits which include lowering cholesterol, stabilising blood sugar levels, feeding gut bacteria, eliminating toxins and even preventing obesity. But in our fast paced society, it’s not always easy to meet the recommended requirements. On the contrary, too […]
As the summer draws to a close, I can feel the first signs of autumn in the air. We managed to soak up some final doses of vitamin D cycling along the Grand Union Canal in the glorious bank holiday sunshine. Despite the heat, the dapples of shade and flat paths made it a wonderful way to […]
