You may not realise it but stress can have a really negative effect on your health and wellbeing. Stress-related symptoms account for nearly 90% of consultations with GPs. Everything from irritable bowel syndrome and sleep problems to weight gain and even type 2 diabetes can be linked to stress in Read more…
There’s no escaping the fact that technology has never been more intertwined with our daily lives. While there are of course some huge benefits to the digital world we live in – how did we find our way anywhere before google maps(?!) and thank goodness for Zoom – it can Read more…
Seasonal Affective Disorder or (SAD) is a term used to describe a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. But I think there are many more people who suffer from more subtle changes in mood, energy, motivation at this time of year. I also believe that the Read more…
Awareness about the importance of vitamin D for health and wellbeing has increased significantly over the past few years. Now, with the current coronavirus pandemic, anecdotal evidence suggests that individuals with low levels of vitamin D could be at increased risk of developing more severe symptoms if they do contract Read more…
If there’s one gift lockdown has given some of us, it’s the time and opportunity to create new or different habits. Some habits clients and friends have told me about include; cooking meals from scratch to exercising more, learning a new skill, meditating, connecting more with friends and family even Read more…
Curries are a favourite in our house and this one is so quick and easy to make with minimal fresh ingredients making it the perfect store cupboard recipe. Ready in 30-mins or less you can serve this dish with wholegrain rice, naan bread or chapattis, potatoes, or even just add Read more…
Anxiety isn’t something I write about often and I’m most definitely not a psychologist. But it is something which has affected me on and off for years and now more than ever so many people are experiencing anxiety about the unknown of Covid-19 and what the future holds. So I Read more…
In a recent post on Instagram, I recommended that to help you stay healthy mentally as well as physically during lockdown, you should Create a Daily Routine. Many of you asked for more detail on my routine and how I created it so here you go. The current situation has Read more…
These chocolate pots are a delicious, easy healthy chocolaty dessert, a perfect treat for Easter – or any other time of the year – but I topped mine after cooking with mini eggs so they feel particularly seasonal. Originally inspired by this Healthy Living James recipe, I wanted to try Read more…
Make one change a week to boost your physical and mental wellbeing over the next 6 weeks At times like this, it’s easy to feel helpless because there are so many things we can’t control. But, as I often say to clients, rather than dwelling on the things we can’t Read more…