Health and Wellness
Sugar Free Snacks to Buy on a Candida Diet
Some experts claim you can only succeed on a candida diet if you spend hours in the kitchen. But if you’re already busy juggling other commitments, have no idea how to cook or are so ill you don’t have the energy to stand in the kitchen, what can you do? Fortunately, there are many brands…
Read MoreSix ways to Cope with Christmas Anxiety
A survey taken last year showed that the most stressful part of Christmas for adults was buying the presents, closely followed by having to spend time with certain family members. Add a cost of living crisis to the mix and six in ten adults have already said that this year, they need to scale back…
Read MoreHow to Exercise for 30 Minutes a Day when you HATE exercise (and you don’t want to go outside)!
Next week is the 12th National Self Care Week. I was particularly inspired to write about it this year because several of my clients have been asking me how they can stay fit during the colder months. They don’t want to go outside when the rain is lashing down and gales are blowing, but…
Read MoreIs it time to let your aspirational clutter go?
Whether it’s behind cupboard doors, on your shelves or in your mind, aspirational clutter is taking up valuable space and costing you time and energy. What IS aspirational clutter? Let me give you an example: I was at the back of the queue when the sewing gene was given out. Creative I am. A seamstress…
Read More8 Ways to Stay Cool During a Heatwave
As I write this post, it’s 30 degrees inside my office and 36 degrees outside. Last night, temperatures didn’t drop much below 25. I know. I was awake for most of it! For my little corner of the world here in temperate England, it’s quite a struggle, unless you’re a high temperature lover. Which, sadly,…
Read More8 Ways to Cope Emotionally with the Ukraine / Russia Conflict
Several of my clients have reported increased anxiety and overwhelm recently, in light of the Ukraine / Russian conflict. Such heartbreaking stories of tragedy can bring many big emotions to the surface. From sadness and despair to shock and disbelief to helplessness to anger and rage. And there’s exhaustion too. We’re just getting used to…
Read MoreTwo Minute Mindfulness Hacks to Reduce Stress and Overwhelm
I was contacted by Jane Hawkes from our local community Forest of Dean radio station, Dean Radio. Jane’s weekly business lunchtime show takes place on Wednesdays and helps local business owners with all aspects of running a business. During November I was invited to talk about health and wellbeing in the workplace. Jane had been…
Read MoreHow to Treat Hypertension Naturally
Being told you have high blood pressure can be enough to make it soar even higher. Especially if you’re then told that you need to relax or de-stress in order to lower it. That’s a recipe for heightened anxiety, if ever I heard one! It reminds me of time when I had insomnia and got…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Osteoporosis
Today I want to talk about some ideas on how to prevent osteoporosis. According to the NHS, around 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis – a health condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break. Sadly, this is largely a ‘silent disease’ – few people seem know they have it…
Read MoreHow to Make Homemade Vitamin C Gummies – Sugar Free
Vitamin gummies are chewable and jelly-like (jello). They are similar to chewable sweets which makes them both easy to take, convenient (you can keep them in your desk drawer and don’t need to wash them down with liquid) and in most cases are pleasant to eat. They are a great way to get vitamins and…
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