Health Advice

I just ran with it.... It can be quite challenging making a lifestyle change, especially when it’s from meat eater to a vegan/vegetarian and although testing, it is possible. Once you begin to understand the new diet, searching labels becomes the norm and meal planning becomes less strenuous. ...

We often associate 'stress' as the feeling of being under too much mental, physical or emotional strain. And the festive season is the perfect example of how we can put ourselves under undue physical and emotional stress in order to have the 'perfect' Christmas. We are running and racing tryin...

Now that we all understand Seasonal Change, we must learn how to cope with it, here I have laid out some tips that I have found so helpful in the past. Tip 1 Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate Water is essential we need water to do almost all of our functions within our body; did you know that around 60...

Calcium-Magnesium: These two minerals are somewhat like the opposite ends of a dimmer switch. Calcium is responsible for giving bones their strength as well as exciting the nervous system, contracting muscles, and contributing to the inflammation necessary to fight invaders or injury. On the o...

So many folk are suffering from coughs and chest infections right now! I’d like to share with you some of my favourite products, herbs and tips for how to feel better. Elderberry syrup: Syrups soothe the throat, ease a cough, and coats mucous membranes that are sore and inflamed. Elderberry can ...

Seasonal Change  Seasonal change can affect everyone differently. General rule of thumb tend to be that there are a few stuffy noses, lower energy and weight gain. These are usually a result of all the Halloween candy and the lead up to the best time of year, Christmas! Thankfully there are many...

Our mental health is never our fault – but it is our responsibility. Currently, around one in four people will experience a mental health problem at some point in their lives. As well as this, 450 million people world-wide have a mental health concern. Supporting our mental wellbeing is as vita...

How can we further specialise our dietary habits around our psoriasis? It’s accepted that a healthy diet consisting of plenty of fruits, vegetables, and whole grains is a good idea for everyone. If you have psoriasis, chances are that you are already making lifestyle changes! In your skincare ro...

Cholesterol: What Is It? Cholesterol is found in the fats of the blood. It is a waxy substance that your body needs to build healthy cells. However, high cholesterol levels can increase your risk of heart disease. Types of Cholesterol  There are two types of cholesterol, LDL and HDL. In sim...

Heart Health Food Journey  Start introducing heart healthy foods into your diet by focusing on increasing Omega 3! It has been found to improve numerous heart disease risk factors. It may even reduce triglycerides and improve blood circulation, as well as being shown to increase HDL “good” chole...

The Magic Of Mushrooms Mushrooms have a long history of use by different countries and cultures around the world. Including the ancient Egyptians and over 2,000 years of documented use in Asian countries. Mushrooms were typically taken to encourage good health, fight disease and encourage long ...

Cholesterol Having high cholesterol can have a negative effect on the health and functioning of the cardiovascular system. Did you know that high cholesterol has for many years been identified as one of the leading causes of heart disease, and that heart disease is the leading cause of death in ...

Sadly our yoga series is coming to an end soon, as we are now on part four! Following on from looking into different styles of yoga. Now we will examine Ashtanga yoga more in-depth. Ashtanga, also known as the eight limbs of yoga, is Patanjali's classification of classical yoga. As set out in hi...

As much as we don't want to admit it, summer's winding down and our routine is about to shift to a whole new season. School and work is starting back up, the sun’s setting earlier, and before we know it, we’ll be in hibernation mode. New beginnings can be challenging for lots of us adults but im...

“Imagine yoga as a mountain. And each style of yoga is a different perspective on that mountain. Each style, expert in its own right.” – Yoga Ireland We have looked at the history of yoga in our previous blogs, now we can look at some of the different styles, beginning with Hatha, one of the mos...