What is it?Often referred to as our ‘STRESS HORMONE’ It is a steroid hormone released from the adrenal glands when it receives the message to do so form your pituitary gland. Why we need it?Cortisol has many important functions acting on many different parts of the body. It helps your body to: Respond to …
What is it?IE is a non-diet approach that helps individuals heal from chronic dieting. It encourages you to ditch food rules, respect your body and enjoy food again. How can it help me?Can help you to reconnect with your internal cues, listen to your body and focus on health instead of weight. How to – …
Plant Forward Eating is where Emphasis is placed on getting more of your energy from plant foods and minimising processed refined foods and animal products. Is Plant based always healthier? Reasons eat plant based. Boost your immune system. Reduce inflammation. Maintain a healthy weight. Increases fibre. Lower your cancer risk. Plants have essential nutrients that …
September, in general, is notoriously busy and a time for new routines and a change in temperatures, which can all throw our sleep cycle into despair. According to the experts, humans spend about one-third of their lives either sleeping or attempting to do so*, so it’s important to provide the body with all the right …
Diet coke anyone? As of resent there is much debate over the use of artificial sweetener in our favourite low-calorie drinks. It has helped many a dieter achieves their weight loss goal. But is the weight loss worth the risk to our health? The WHO (World Health Organisation) say maybe, no?? Artificial sweeteners are often …
‘Journaling is mindfulness in motion’ – Lisann Valentin Journaling is incredibly beneficial both mentally and physically. It enables you to process events which lead to a healthy and more holistic view of yourself. Just jotting down your thoughts a few minutes a day can help reduce stress, boost your wellbeing, and help you better understand situations …
New year’s resolutions anyone? Plan to get healthier? Are you Seeing gym membership everywhere, detox and diet plans as the answer to a happier healthier you.? Don’t set yourself up for failure by trying to do it all overnight Incorporate small changes each week throughout the month and celebrate the small wins each week. Life …
Beware high levels of Cortisol, the ’Stress Hormone’ Often called the stress hormone cortisol causes an increase in your heart rate and blood pressure. It’s your natural ‘fight or flight’ response that has kept us humans alive for thousands of years. It does this by curbing functions within our body that would be nonessential or …
How do you unwind at the end of the day? If you are a member of the serious-self-care-bath-club then you already know taking a bath has many health benefits including relieving stress and anxiety. Adding a little fizz to your bath routine is an essential part of the relaxation process. Here are a few bath …
