When we think about a healthy life most of us know it’s important to consider exercise and what we eat but have you ever thought about how you eat and whether that might be impacting your health? Why does how we eat matter? The digestion of food and absorption of Read more…
Before I had Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) I used the relaxation time at the end of a yoga class to think about what I had to do next. I would fill every waking minute of every day with activities because I hated sitting still, feeling like I was doing nothing or the Read more…
I don’t know about you but for me, lockdown 3.0 feels so much harder than the first two. Maybe it’s the weather, the short days or maybe the monotony of staying at home has finally just hit us all. Whatever it is I’m trying to practice what I preach and Read more…
How are your resolutions going? Did you even set any this year? Given the uncertainty we still find ourselves living in, it can be hard to feel inspired and motivated right now. Setting goals can feel pointless because we can’t do so many of the things we want to do. Read more…
Finding your healthiest self doesn’t have to be about extreme changes. Simple amendments to your diet and lifestyle can actually make a huge difference in how you feel day-to-day. In my experience, making small changes actually has a bigger long-term impact on health because you’re far more likely to stick Read more…
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…
Do you find yourself struggling to get out of bed in the morning or feel your energy dip mid-afternoon? As well as the obvious factors like sleep and stress, your diet might also be playing a role in how energetic you do or don’t feel. Here are five reasons why Read more…
I’ve worked from home full time since 2015 and part-time before that so I am more than used to the benefits and pitfalls. The Coronavirus pandemic has meant to a lot more people found themselves having to create a workspace at home – surrounded by the chaos of everyday life. Read more…