“The most terrible poverty is loneliness, and the feeling of being unloved.” ― Mother Teresa “Where are the people?” resumed the little prince at last. “It’s a little lonely in the desert…” “It is lonely when you’re among people, too,” said the snake.” ― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, The Little Prince At some point in out […]
Mental Health – what is it, and why is it so important?! It seems that we are hearing about mental health more and more these days, as we learn about the widespread impacts of poor mental health and continue to navigate through a pandemic. Mental health is defined by the NHS as “a positive state […]
The gut microbiome is comprised of organisms such as bacteria, yeasts, fungi, viruses and protozoans that live in the gut or gastrointestinal tract. The gut plays an important role in the absorption and synthesis all the nutrients from the food you have eaten so they can be used around the body where they are needed. […]
Improved physical and cardiovascular health Regular physical activity can improve the amount of activity your body and heart can tolerate, meaning it won’t always feel so hard. The lungs will be able to take in more oxygen and your body will become more efficient in transporting that oxygen around the body resulting in less fatigue. […]
Guidance 150 minutes minimum of exercise recommended weekly The UK Chief Medical Officer’s advice on weekly exercise is a minimum of 150 minutes of moderate intensity exercise per week (for example 30 minutes of exercise 5 times a week), or a minimum of 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise per week (for example 25 minutes […]
If, like many adults, you wake up still tired and groggy and looking forward to returning to bed…you are likely not getting enough sleep. Adults need around 8 hours of good sleep every night and not many get it. Lack of sleep can lead to fatigue, short temper, lack of focus and eventually can lead […]
Your immune system is constantly working to defend your body against disease-causing microorganisms, but the occasional germ can make its way in and cause illness. There is no definitive way to boost your immunity system but there are many small things that can be done to improve the body’s general health and balance, which will […]
COVID-19 has been creating stress and tension across the globe, but what if you are already living with a mental health condition. For people with anxiety, depression and OCD, the daily news about COVID-19 can exacerbate existing mental health issues. The WHO recommendations include: Get the facts. Gather information that will help you accurately determine […]
It’s common knowledge that most people will set themselves New Years resolutions only for them to be forgotten or abandoned potentially leading to feelings of failure. Well this post is to help you organise your resolutions using goal setting theory to help you stay on track! Top Tips for goal setting! Make your goal specific […]
Top Tips for Surviving the Winter Season! Keep warm Be sure to pull out all your layers this winter! Cold weather conditions have been associated with various illnesses including common colds, flu, heart attacks, strokes and pneumonia. Wrap yourself up in several thin layers of clothing as well as hats, scarves and gloves to maintain […]
