The nice thing about writing a blog and social media is being able to look back over old posts to see how you felt at a certain point in time. As 2018 came to a close I was feeling pretty rubbish after fracturing my ankle which hindered my physical activity immensely. I gained weight, lost … Read more
It may come as no surprise that the weather can affect our mood and emotions. For several years, people have been diagnosed as suffering from SAD (seasonal affective disorder), while many experts also believe that cold or hot temperatures can drain our energy and tamper with our sleeping patterns, respectively. Here, we’ll look at how … Read more
If you suffer from asthma, you might notice that the seasons affect your symptoms, as found in this study. As the temperature gets colder outside, you may find that breathing becomes more difficult. Worse still, if you exercise in the cold, you might encounter symptoms such as wheezing and coughing. Your airways are lined … Read more
It is not easy to figure out the ideal foods that you should consume when your blood sugar level is high. The main objective should be eating foods that will help in controlling the sugar level in the blood. If you are diabetic and you do not know the foods that you should eat, consider … Read more
June is Lipoedema Awareness Month, do you know what Lipoedema is? I have to be honest here and say that up until a few months ago I had no idea what it was. I met Tess Sanderson at a 4Network lunch and during our chat found out that she had been diagnosed with Lipoedema and … Read more
If you’re getting to a stage where you want to take your fitness level but don’t know where to start then don’t worry, you have come to the right place. Once you have a steady routine in place it can be hard to know how to take it to the next level, especially if you’re … Read more
Whether you’ve had smear tests before or you’ve yet to have your first, I’ve outlined some dos and don’ts to make your experience as quick and comfortable as possible.
A few weeks ago I was approached to co-host a blog event in Peterborough with renowned media medic Dr Roger Henderson in partnership with Olbas Oil. It was an absolute pleasure to be able to invite some of my favourite local (and not-so-local) bloggers and it couldn’t have gone better (not forgetting that I had … Read more
Essential oils can bring positivity and relaxation to your life and help you improve your mood. Your kids, just as well as anyone else, can benefit from essential oils. The advantages of using essential oils for parents can be plentiful as long as you know how to get the most out of them. Keep in … Read more