Do you find yourself rushing around during this busy time, with too much to do? Have you noticed, or tried to ignore little warning signs from your body that you’re pushing yourself too hard with too little rest?
Read MoreCRICK, CRACK, CACKLE
CRICK, CRACK, CACKLE
What could that be the sound of?
Autumn leaves crunching under your feet?
Your neighbour’s daughter practising her Witch’s laugh for halloween?
Read MoreThe ‘Law of Attraction’ is the belief that by focusing on positive or negative thoughts a person brings about positive or negative experiences into their lives. The ‘Law of Attraction’ is one of life’s biggest mysteries. Very few people are fully aware of how much of an impact the ‘Law of Attraction’ has on their day to day life.
Read MoreWith the end of summer holidays and the start of a new school year, September is a busy time of year for the children. It is time to get back into a routine.
How is it possible that before 2019, I was a very healthy, happy 28 year old woman and less than 6 months later, I am a 28 year old heart transplant recipient?
Read MoreThe summer holidays are in full swing and many of us are jetting off around the World to spend time with family and friends. But before you can hit that beach, swimming pool, or historical city you cannot wait to see, there is that dreaded journey to get there.
Read MoreWhen most people hear the word ‘hypnosis’ or ‘hypnotherapy’ they conjure up visions of pendulums, mesmerism, being made to do crazy things on stage or even black magic. In fact, the practice of medical hypnosis precedes Sigmund Freud and was developed by a Scottish physician called James Braid. Here are a few evidence- based facts about hypnosis that might put your mind at ease:
Read MoreThe sun came out for Croxley Revels and so did the crowds – what a great turn out it was for the day! The aroma of delicious food drifted over tantalisingly to the Backs To Basics stand, situated near the entrance and a steady flow of revellers came and went all day.
Read MoreIt is wedding season and you wouldn’t be surprised if I told you that I went to a wedding reception at the weekend. However what may surprise you is that I sat on a table of people of all different ages who spent the entirety of the evening on their phones – taking pictures, selfies, instagramming, facebooking, adding to their stories. None of them conversed with each other properly and they really didn’t look like they were having a good time until they took those obligatory photographs for social media and then there were smiles and laughs. Once the pics were taken, it was frowns all over again.
Read MoreWith the Wimbledon Championships fast approaching many of us will have been inspired to play some tennis. The most common injury which can occur with playing tennis is Lateral epicondylitis commonly referred to as ‘tennis elbow’.
Read MoreThis month we want to raise awareness of Stroke including the signs and symptoms to look out for. Show support by wearing purple this month. A Stroke occurs every 5 minutes in the UK. It can happen to anyone at any age and time. There are around 80,000 people a year who are admitted to hospital with a Stroke. There are approximately 1 million Stroke survivors in England.
Read MoreMay is National Walking Month…
So what are the benefits of walking, well it can:
- Improve cardiovascular fitness
- Strengthen bones
- Reduce excess body fat
- Boost muscle power and endurance
- Improve balance
In recognition of Stress Awareness Month this April, here are a few nutritional strategies to help support your wellbeing:
Read MoreSummer is just round the corner and may of us have started dreaming of getting fit for the beach or just being more confident in our skin. So why not take up an easy sport…running. How hard could it be? Just dust off those trainers and get out into the fresh air.
Read MoreWhat is Bowel Cancer?
Bowel cancer affects the large bowel, which is made up of the colon and rectum. It develops from pre-cancerous growths, called polyps. However, not all polyps develop into cancer.
Read MoreWe are all essentially creatures of habit.
Read MoreThis week from 11 – 17 March 2019 is ‘Nutrition and Hydration Week’. There are many ways to make sure you meet your daily need for water. Why not try some of the following:
Read MoreAs winter nears the end and the first signs of spring start to pop up all around, it’s natural that our thoughts start to turn towards warmer days. Only a matter of weeks has passed since the indulgence of the festive season and for many people fending off the winter bugs continues to take its toll. Meanwhile, messages come from all directions that we need to shed weight for that beach body, drop a dress size or try that detox diet or product. But it’s worth understanding a few things before you put your body under any regimes designed to lose weight or “detox” quickly.
Read MoreMarch is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that it is the fifth most common cancer in women. Approximately 7,000 new cases are diagnosed in the UK each year.
Read MoreQueen Draupadi is well-known in eastern history as a beautiful brave and passionate contributor to the realm. History is witness to times in her life when things have been tough and needed to handled well. She consistently remained the strong voice for progressive thinking.
Read MoreIt’s time to talk. But what is so important about
talk?
From 1 February to 28 February, it is Raynauds Awareness Month.
Read MoreThat time of year is fast approaching with many of us
As the New Year is upon us some of us have thought about getting fit. Many of us may have over indulged over the festive period with a lot of food and alcohol. Exercise is important for healthy joints and our well being. Below is a guide to kickstarting the New Year:
Read MoreFranklin D. Roosevelt famously said: “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself”.Is this just appealing wordplay or a stunning insight into the human condition? Let’s look a little deeper.
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