Treat Yourself to Sleep

Treat Yourself to Sleep

Good quality restorative sleep is exactly what our bodies and minds need to reduce anxiety and support our immune system.  It is also one of the most effective ways to take you out of a stress state and into a relaxation state and is essential for optimum performance....
Top 5 Causes of Stress & How to Manage Them

Top 5 Causes of Stress & How to Manage Them

  Let me start by saying not all stress is bad.  In short doses it can even be helpful.  Small amounts of cortisol, our stress hormone, can improve our brain function, for example when giving a talk, hosting a board meeting or performing in an exam.  Our concentration...

Boost your Immune System

Feeling run down?  Having good gut health can help boost your immunity, which is comforting to know when you are feeling under the weather with colds and flu, sniffles and sneezes. So, what is the immune system?  The immune system is the body’s defence against...
Choose Action over Fear

Choose Action over Fear

  The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the state of fear I was in and all the emotions that came with it when my husband suffered his stroke 4 years ago.  My anxiety has been creeping in.  I was waking up in night sweats.  My chest was tight. My breathing short. ...
My Top Ten Tips for a Better Nights Sleep

My Top Ten Tips for a Better Nights Sleep

    No caffeine after noon. Remember Green Tea contains caffeine No technology 90 minutes before bedtime. Remove all screens from the bedroom. Even your TV! Buy an old fashioned alarm clock. Do not use your phone Have black out blinds or lining on your...
My Lifestyle Philosophy

My Lifestyle Philosophy

  Diets Don’t Work: They are effective at helping you loose weight but not to keep it off for good. I have seen countless friends and family yo-yo dieting. How many times have you tried a diet and lost weight only to gain it back and possibly more? Deprivation is...