Sleep – The Wonder Cure, Part 1
[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_spacing=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/1″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text] Sleep is one of the fundamental principles of a healthy lifestyle. During this time your body rests, repairs and […]
How to Stay Mobile in Later Life
Written By: Admin We all want to age gracefully, and the idea of becoming immobile and stuck in a chair in later years is not an appealing prospect! So what can we do to prevent this? Read on for some helpful tips. ‘If you don’t move, you won’t move!’ Consider the two images above. Ask […]
Feel-Good Exercise for Your Mind & Body
We all know that exercise is good for our bodies, but did you know that there are heaps of benefits for your brain as well? Being active triggers release of chemicals called endorphins which act to make you feel good and think more clearly. When choosing a form of exercise it’s important that you find […]
Reasons to Get Active!
Written By: Admin Struggling to feel motivated to get off that sofa? We know that physical activity and exercise have huge benefits for your health and wellbeing. What you might not appreciate is just how many there are, and the risks to your long-term health if you don’t move enough! Here is a list to […]
Having a bad day? Turn it around with these 7 easy wellness tips…
Express gratitude. Write down all the things you are thankful for in your life, which will put the troubles of the day into perspective. Make a list of all your favourite things to do. Now choose one and do it straight away! Speak or spend time with a friend or family member who makes […]
Just Breathe… Your Way to Better Health
Every day we take around 20,000 breaths, mostly unconsciously. We breathe to give oxygen to our bodies and remove waste carbon dioxide. But is that all there is to it? Read on to discover more about how you can take control of your breathing to create changes that can decrease stress, improve your mood and […]
Sugar and Your Health, Part 2
Written By: Shona Taunton Your Sugar Intake ‘Everything in moderation’ is a commonly heard phrase. But just how much is a moderate quantity of sugar? And does this moderate quantity keep you healthy, without adverse health effects? The following questions can be a helpful starting point to ask yourself in finding out if you would […]
Sugar and Your Health, Part 1
Written By: Shona Taunton Sugar is very much in the headlines these days, in documentaries and in films, so if you’re curious to know the reasons, read on to find out more… The Research A number of the highest quality forms of research (meta-analysis and systemic reviews, randomised controlled trials and cohort studies) have brought […]
Could Your High Levels of Fatigue Be Caused by a Defective Body Clock?
Post Written By: Anne Forshaw Our Circadian Rhythms (more commonly known as our Biological Clock) are responsible for regulating our sleep-wake cycles, as well as for balancing our hormone levels, and coordinating many of our normal body functions to ensure that they are all in sync. Whilst we all feel tired sometimes, if you are […]
Eat Your Way to Flawless Looking Skin
Cosmetics and skin care products are always thought to be very beneficial in treating skin conditions like, wrinkles, dry or oily skin, acne, inflammation etc. Though, treating the skin with topical cosmetics does very little to address the root cause of the blemishes. The skin is one of the main organs that gets rid of […]