Yin yoga is a slow-paced practice focusing on deep stretches and meditation, offering numerous benefits for both the body and mind. One of the primary advantages is it’s ability to enhance flexibility and joint mobility. By holding poses for extended periods, typically three to five minutes, yin yoga targets the connective tissues—ligaments, tendons, and fascia—promoting […]
Protein is fantastic for blood sugar control – make sure you have it with every meal. Don’t forget your protein at breakfast; eat something like an egg, yogurt or lean meat (or plant-based protein such as nut butter and chia seed overnight oats). The same goes for your lunches or your dinners which are your […]
Thought strawberries were just for Wimbledon season? Think again. New findings have revealed that these little red gems could be a soother for menopause symptoms, making them a handy addition all year round. Packed full of vitamin C and high in phytoestrogens, the small yet mighty fruit has been shown to reduce unpleasant hot flushes […]
Did you know that houseplants can reduce stress, boost our mood, increase productivity and improve oxygen levels in a room? And that’s not all… looking after our plants generally makes us feel good, giving us a sense of purpose and joy when we see them thrive. The more houseplants you have, the more air-purifying benefits […]
Traditional treatments that really work – olive oil massage for arthritis pain. A 2012 study compared olive oil massage to the use of Piroxicam gel (an anti-inflammatory painkiller) in 58 people with osteoarthritis of the knee – and found threefold greater reduction in pain in the olive oil group after four weeks. Olive oil contains […]
Strength training uses weight to build muscle tone that supports the joints. Whether you choose to work out at home or a gym, pay attention to technique. Working out in front of a mirror can help. Try to commit to exercise at least three times a week. You can mix it up, though. It doesn’t […]
Strengthening all the muscle groups, but particularly those surrounding joints, is really important. Our muscles support the joint and effectively hold it in place. If they’re weak then the joint can become unstable and this in turn can increase the risk of arthritis, as well as making movements stiffer. A review of studies found muscle […]
Even if you have had a good quality and refreshing sleep, you can still feel tired in the day because of imbalanced blood sugar levels. This is normally due to not eating regularly enough, or not having a great composition of meals, for example not combining carbohydrates and protein in every single meal. Introducing a […]
We don’t have to stress about inviting in lots of different ways to be mindful… we just have to do the one thing we’re doing, mindfully. It can start first thing in the morning, with the simplest of actions; making that first cup of tea or coffee, or your breakfast smoothie, for example. Make that […]