Exploring the benefits of cold water immersion therapy and open water swimming Some of you may have seen from my social media that I have been experimenting with a new health challenge. Cold water immersion therapy. Where and why did this start? Well I, like many,...
A toolbox for mental sharpness Many young people, including my own kids, have been revising hard and will continue to do so over the coming weeks as they sit GCSE’s, A Levels and other end of year exams. Are they supporting their...
5 top tips to reduce your risk of metabolic syndrome you know if your diet is putting you at risk of a metabolic syndrome? Do you know what a metabolic syndrome is and why it may be a problem? Metabolic syndrome became high on the agenda during the pandemic...
Alcohol & Honesty – Am I brave enough? It’s 11am January 3rd 2023 and I am 36 hours sober. Yes another year of Dry January for me. So, we all have our vices and drinking is mine. No, I’m not an alcoholic, no I’m not alcohol dependant and no I do not drink everyday...
Do you have a sweet tooth? Do you often find yourself craving a sugary treat? Do you feel you are addicted to sugar and wish you could get off it? YES?? Then read on….. We should not be surprised that so many of us struggle with the white stuff. Sugar has...
How many times have you decided that you are going to lose weight and get healthy? How many times did you say to yourself “I’m serious this time, I’m going to make changes for good”?
Being in a calorie deficit is how we can lose weight Counting calories is the best way to manage weight Well scientifically the first one may be the case but anyone who knows me or has followed me will know I am not a fan of calorie counting AT ALL. There are several...
Chocolate is the food of LOVE – and many other health benefits too!
So many of us have been seduced into the convenience of purchasing cooked beans, pulses and grains and I include myself in that! Whether it be due to perceived lack of time, skill or knowledge, with only a small amount of effort we could save ourselves money and help the environment by…
We are all hoping for a more ’normal’ Christmas this year! Let’s hope that within sensible parameters we will be able to socialise with family and friends. The danger is that after missing out last year we may feel the need to really let our hair down! And I think we deserve to but best not lose sight of our health in a haze of food and drink.