No doubt you have experienced the effects of stress to some degree. You almost certainly know that stress affects us in various ways. But what is actually going on and why does ‘stress’ have such wide ranging effects on our bodies. Our...
Read moreReflecting on Relaxation
Sunday is here again and another week has whizzed by. I suddenly realised that I have barely been out of the house this week, so focused have I been on trying to get a major project completed. It has just been work, eat, sleep, work, eat, sleep...
Read moreInsomnia – 10 tips for a better night’s sleep
1. Keep regular hours. Try to go to bed and get up at about the same time each day. This will gradually start to program your body into sleeping at certain times. 2. Practice bedroom and sleep hygiene. Keep the bedroom quiet...
Read moreCoconut oil as a natural medicine
Keep anti-microbial coconut oil in your bathroom cabinet Recent research has demonstrated that coconut oil, in its digested form, destroys the bacteria that cause tooth decay. It has been discovered that digested coconut oil combats the...
Read moreNo More Negative Thinking
Most of us are probably guilty of some form of negative thinking – even if just occasionally. Do you notice when negative, self-destructive thoughts creep into your mind? Many of us will discourage ourselves with negative self-talk without even...
Read more7 simple ways to manage your anxiety
Have you ever felt so anxious and wound up that you couldn’t even manage to do the simplest of tasks Whenever you’re worried or nervous, you use up your stores of emotional energy. When this happens you have no energy left to undertake...
Read moreTips for a Healthy Home
If you want to live a long and healthy life you have probably introduced measures such as diet and exercise regimes. However you also need to take into account your environment and its effect on your health. Here are some things to think about...
Read moreSTRESS – a self imposed modern day epidemic ?
STRESS – one of most commonly used words in relation to ill health Did you know that more than 75% of all visits to doctor’s surgeries are due to stress and various related disorders and ailments, and that Stress is directly responsible for 10.8...
Read moreThe Truth About Hormones
Hormones – everybody has them, (not just women) and everybody needs them. But do you really know what they do? Hormones tend to get a bit of a bad press, especially in relation to women’s health, well-being and behaviour. We tend to blame...
Read more10 Top Brain foods
The health of your brain depends on, and is affected by the foods you eat. Here are 10 top brain foods. 1. Walnuts, almonds, pecans, and cashews Why are they good for you? Walnuts provide omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids as well as vitamins E...
Read moreVitamin K, Kale and Keeping Healthy
Most people know that Vitamin K is something to do with blood clotting. It is often given to newborn babies to prevent any bleeding problems and is frequently used after surgical procedures for the same reason. However what is not so...
Read more6 good reasons to exclude wheat from your diet
Many people will benefit from excluding wheat based products from their diet. Even if you do not have a specific intolerance to wheat and its constituent parts such as gluten you may find that it suppresses the function of your gut and makes you...
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