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…
As I sit writing this I can hear seagulls overhead because I am beside the seaside. A little working staycation and a much-needed change of scene now we can finally travel. Being away has been great but I’ve found some of my healthy habits have slipped – as happens to us 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…
I remember when I thought protein was something that came in industrial-sized tubs and fell into the world of bodybuilding so wasn’t relevant to me. I’ve quickly learned that not only is protein essential for us all but it’s something that is often lacking from many people’s daily diet and Read more…
There are a few things I like to always have in the cupboard…staples which are always useful and can be used to make simple lunches and dinners. Obviously with the current situation having a stocked store cupboard isn’t as easy and I’m not encouraging anyone to stockpile any of the Read more…