January 8, 2024

WHY MIGHT WE FEEL TIRED DESPITE SLEEPING WELL?

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 […]

December 11, 2023

JUST DO ONE THING (MINDFULLY).

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 […]

November 6, 2023

GLUCOSE TRACKING.

We assume that keeping our glucose levels steady is an issue solely for diabetics, but it is vital for all of us to make sure we are educated on the importance of glucose tracking for optimal health. Glucose spikes can lead to issues such as prediabetes and type 2 diabetes, weight gain and lack of […]

October 9, 2023

HOW LONG SHOULD YOU HOLD A PLANK FOR?

The answer is not as simple as you may think. You can plank daily, but the length of time you should hold a plank for can vary from 10 seconds to a minute. Here’s why: Your form matters most. Keeping perfect form is the goal – only do it as long as you can keep […]

August 7, 2023

IS HAVING A PERSONAL TRAINER FOR ME?

Are you thinking about getting a Personal Trainer, but you’re not sure if it’s for you? Do you feel confused as to what they can offer, or are you worried about making sure you find someone who is qualified? The following article from the National Register of Personal Trainers will hopefully help to answer some […]

July 10, 2023

VISIT GREEN SPACES.

Aim to spend a few hours each week in a green space, enjoying the sights, sounds and smells. It’s great to just stop, look around, breathe in the smell of the trees and appreciate the pattern of light passing through the leaves. Pausing to notice your environment in this way shifts your focus outwards, makes […]

June 12, 2023

TAKE A DEEP BREATH.

Spending a few minutes each day practising slow, controlled breathing is a perfect example of something that is simple, quick, and completely life-changing; it can transform your mood and your health, and bring a quiet joy to your day. That’s because just by changing how quickly and deeply you breathe, you can achieve amazing things: […]

May 8, 2023

CHANGE YOUR MEAL TIMES.

Extending your overnight fast is known as time-restricted eating (TRE) and is based on research showing the multiple health benefits from having a slightly later breakfast and an earlier evening meal (and of course, no late night snack!).  TRE is a very popular form of intermittent fasting and sometimes also known as 16:8 or 14:10. […]

April 10, 2023

INTELLIGENT EXERCISES.

Being more muscly not only makes you look good, it improves your posture and reduces the risk of developing back pain. Muscles burn calories, even when you are asleep, and they are also essential for keeping you active.  One of the best ways to build up your muscles is to do resistance training. Body-weight exercises, […]