It can be very empowering to take our health and wellbeing into our own hands. By balancing and supporting the energy of your mind and body, you can learn how to become more independent, not relying on others or things for your health, preventing ‘dis-ease’ in the long term. There are simple techniques and steps you can take yourself in order to feel better – understanding how your body works, not only physically, but mentally, emotionally and energetically, and how this is a

Recently, there has been a growing trend to follow our Scandinavian friends in their wellness traditions. First, we had hygge – the concept of staying warm and cosy, with lighted candles, comfy blankets and friends to share our self-care rituals with. But as delightful as this all sounds, the Scandinavians also love the great outdoors and embrace their tradition of ‘friluftsliv’ (pronounced free-loofts-liv), the expression literally translates as “open-air living”. This is no

If you are trying to lose weight as part of your health and wellness goals, you might want to think about how you view food and your body. When it comes to food and our bodies, we often try to cure the symptom rather than deal with the underlying cause. A common resolution is to start a new diet in the belief that if we can just lose a few pounds, we can be happier and feel more confident. It’s far easier to blame our unhappiness on something we have the control to change, ra

We all love to sleep, right? There’s nothing nicer than climbing into bed, snuggling under the duvet and drifting off into a peaceful sleep. And, did you know that January 3rd is Festival of Sleep day? A perfect opportunity to celebrate the magic of a good nap, or the refreshing feeling of a good night’s sleep. And if you needed any more incentive to grab a cheeky nap, or an early night, there are some healthy benefits to grabbing that late morning lie in … The benefits of ge

Now the clocks have gone back, the leaves are falling, and the nights are getting colder, Autumn has officially arrived. With it comes the chance to review our health, and start making changes to honour the new season, and ensure we stay healthy and happy. Here are my Autumn Wellness tips 1. Vitamin D As the weather gets cooler, we tend to spend more time indoors and wrapped up, so getting enough vitamin D to stay healthy and happy becomes harder. Look to increase your vitami

House plants are good for your environment and your wellbeing. They improve air quality by absorbing the carbon dioxide we breathe out and emitting oxygen for us to breathe in. This has the added benefit of reducing your carbon footprint and refreshing the air in your home or office. More oxygen also leads to increased concentration and productivity, so adding a plant to your office environment can be especially advantageous. Plants can also help to control humidity; If the h

The Summer holiday is a great way to get yourself outdoors and do some exercise. With or without kids, the idea is to mix things up and have some fun. Not all of us are happy to pound the streets jogging endless miles, or feel like a hamster on the treadmill. However, the benefits of doing exercise make thinking outside the box worthwhile. The Benefits of Exercise Be healthier – exercise reduces your blood pressure and strengthens muscles and bones, making us less prone to in

So you’ve set you goals for the new year with enthusiasm and determination. You may have started out well, and are struggling to stay motivated, or are still sitting wondering where to start. This is all quite normal when big dreams seem impossible, or old habits kick in and your thoughts turn to starting tomorrow, next week, after payday… So what's holding you back? The way you think and feel about yourself, including your beliefs and expectations about what is possible for

An easy way to reduce the negative effects of stress We all know stress is bad for you - the media scare us with danger stories of what stress can do to us all the time. Are you even stressing about being stressed? If so, here are a few things we can all do to take control, but firstly, what is stress? Understanding stress Stress has been around since we were cavemen, and isn’t all bad. In fact, it was this natural reaction which allowed us to fight off dangerous animals or f