Wellness blog — Health

While I fully intend to wear all the cosies during the next few weeks and not veer too far from the kitchen, cooking up one pan dinners and protein pancakes, I know that movement will keep my mind healthy and my bones and muscles stronger for longer 💪. It’s no secret we live more sedentary lives than ever before. We’re all not out working in the fields, many of us work at a desk at home or in the office, and our commute is either non-existent or stuck, sitting in a traffic jam… All this adds up to a less...

Every day there seems to be a memo or meme on what the day should be… National Donut Day! National Son’s Day… I can’t keep up. This week we have a very important day, October 18th is International Menopause Day.   While it may be a single day for the online calendar, it lasts far longer for half of the population.   Perimenopause or menopause?  For women, the perimenopause is the time before our last period; this can last anywhere from 7 to 10 years. This is a time of fluctuation of hormones. You might notice your periods becoming irregular or heavier,...

We’re So Busy & Moving Less  As we age we tend to move less. It’s natural right? When we were kids we were always running around in playgrounds, up and down the hallways. But our jobs, physical capacity, urban living, Netflix or habits have made us used to sitting around more.     Instead of taking the stairs we take the lift. The local shops, now replaced by big supermarkets are usually farther away and so we usually drive.     Those missing little pieces of daily movement add up. And we’re paying for it with our health.    How Much Do...

Remember When You Were Able To Sleep The WHOLE Night...?  Those were the days when you’d tumble into bed and sleep… sometimes till noon!  Those days are long gone now. Sometimes it’s a miracle if I get into bed before midnight only to peel my eyes open when the alarm goes off, what FEELS like, five minutes later! The truth of the matter is:  we aren’t getting enough sleep.     Why You’re Not Getting Enough Sleep  We are all living busier lives, even compared to our parent’s generation. Sleep is serious business too. Some celebs and influencers are showing up...