Wisdom

Many of us are struggling to sleep during these uncertain times, with anxiety levels high it's not surprising our internal body clocks (or circadian rhythm) might be out of kilter.

Are you wondering how you’re going to cope while self- isolating with the children or being in lockdown? Being cooped up in the house while trying to home-school and work from home may be filling you with dread. Let’s look at ways to make this time as harmonious as possible.

In these unprecedented times of the coronavirus pandemic, “social isolation” - unfamiliar to us just a short time ago - has unfortunately become the norm for many people, particularly the elderly, and may affect many more of us in the weeks to come

Sugar is ingrained in our society. From a very young age sugar is given as treats, rewards or for comfort. Remember being upset as a child? Chances are you were offered a sugary snack to make you feel better. Or were you given a sugary treat after a particularly good school report?

Healthy circulation is essential for blood flow to vital organs and the supply of nutrients around every part of your body. Regulated by your heart, blood flows through the arteries that feed your body’s tissues and then the veins carry blood back to the heart.

As a nutritional therapist, I’m often asked, ‘how can I stay healthy during the party season?’ Well, it’s true with parties

It’s that time of year again, when even Scrooge himself was persuaded to take time out from work, relax and indulge a little.

Green tea originated in China and is thought to date back some 3000 years when the leaves were first chewed and eaten.

We are hard-wired to sync with our environment, waking at daybreak as the body produces cortisol to make us feel alert, then sleeping once the sun sets as our brains produce melatonin to make us feel sleepy.

With the increasingly growing number of people going vegetarian or vegan, as a meat-eating family with little experience of vegan meals, what happens when your teenager decides they want to adopt this way of eating?

Do you often feel anxious? Are you easily stressed? If so, you may benefit from topping up your magnesium intake. Signs that you may be low in magnesium include anxiety, low resilience to stress, poor sleep, fatigue, restless legs, eye twitches, PMS and muscular cramps.

Spring is a time for revival, planting new seeds and growth, so why not spend this month reviving yourself?