PMS and What We Can Do to Relieve it

My blog this week is specifically for the ladies, and we are going to look at the phenomena that is Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS). There is still a lot to learn about PMS and why some women experience it more than others. There is research to suggest that PMS is very much a culturally specific syndrome.Continue reading “PMS and What We Can Do to Relieve it”

Insomnia and Sleep

Next to a good diet and exercise, good sleep is one the essential things our body and mind needs to function correctly. Sleep is as important as drinking water, feeding our bodies the correct nutrients and breathing. Many biological processes happen during sleep, it’s when the body restores and repairs itself. The nerve cells communicateContinue reading “Insomnia and Sleep”

Dealing With Stress

April is Stress Awareness Month. This has been running since 1992 to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. We all have suffered from stress in our lives whether because of moving home, exams, work, bereavement, an illness, children, divorce, financial troubles or other. In fact, we’re soContinue reading “Dealing With Stress”

Reasons You May Not Be losing Weight

Are you working out regularly and eating healthy but still not losing weight? This can be frustrating. As we get older, our metabolism slows down and we may find that our usual practices are just not as effective as they once were. There are many factors that can slow down weight loss. In this article,Continue reading “Reasons You May Not Be losing Weight”

How to Become a Morning Person

“Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.” Benjamin Franklin. I totally agree. Studies show that people who wake up early in the morning are not only more productive but also more successful. They tend to set higher goals, be more persistent and plan for the future. For meContinue reading “How to Become a Morning Person”

5 Tips to Motivate Yourself to Exercise in Winter

Most of you, come the beginning of January, would have hit the gym to shed the weight gained during the festive season. But come mid-month, some of you may find it tough keeping it up. It’s difficult to stay motivated when you wake up and it is bitterly cold and dark outside. Instead of wakingContinue reading “5 Tips to Motivate Yourself to Exercise in Winter”

5 Ways to Get Back on Track After the Holidays

This is my first post of 2018 and my first post in over a year. Due to personal reasons I took a break and I have to say that I actually enjoyed being away from social media. I guess most of you are feeling bloated, fatigued and overweight after eating and drinking too much overContinue reading “5 Ways to Get Back on Track After the Holidays”

5 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core

A strong core is the key to longevity and fitness. Your core affects all your movements. A strong core improves posture, balance, back pain and athletic performance. Working your core is much more than just looking good in a bikini. The good news is that you do not need any fancy equipment to work yourContinue reading “5 Reasons to Strengthen Your Core”

Why Diets do not Work

Most of my clients come to me to help them lose weight. I do not believe or like the word diet. I do not believe in diets. What I do believe in is healthy eating and a healthy lifestyle which is essential in preventing disease. When you are healthy and active you will have anContinue reading “Why Diets do not Work”