What is Ikigai? Well, “Ikigai” is the Japanese secret to a long and happy life. It is not exactly a secret now though, as we all know. Stay with me as a lot of what I am going to tell you makes sense. Who knows it could help you lead a healthier and happier life. …
This is just what I have learnt in 2017 and I wanted to pass it on to you all. I have had an eventful December, lots of laughter but my fair share of tears and frustration too. I have learnt that we have no control over what future is laid out for us but here …
Certain foods can age you and speed up the process of premature ageing. So what food can perform such an evil? SUGAR Overloading on the sweet stuff causes a process called” Glycation,” The theory behind this is that when you eat more sugar than the body requires you start off the process of sugar molecules …
Spice it up! Winter spices to keep those nasty bugs away. All you need to do is add them to your daily routine. Sound easy? It is, look at the list below. My top Four to always add to your week. 1/cinnamon Add a chunk of cinnamon bark to your usual cup of tea. Cook your …
Preparation or organised chaos? Christmas seems to be bringing many mixed emotions as discussed in my last post, how many of you prepare in advance? I have a trip away booked for a few days (Minus children and dog) and I am lucky enough to have a “very cool” mother that has taken on my …
LOVE or LOATH? Fast approaching the month of magic. What does December mean to you? This is the question I put out to ten people recently, the response was the following…… Financial problems Pressure Stress Over eating Over drinking Weight Gain Depression Feeling Lonely WOW!!!!!! I had no idea so many people disliked the month …
Why are children rewarded for losing? Why de-value the winner by rewarding everyone for “TAKING PART” I was at my daughters netball game recently and her team were rewarded at the end with biscuits and cookies. The winning team who were from another school got nothing but a “Well done” I actually asked my daughter …
Does this drink look difficult to make? It is very easy and fast and took me all of 30 seconds and another minute to drink it. Would you drink this? The ingredients are locally sold, so not difficult to buy. Does it look appealing? Some people will just look at the ingredients and have made …
Reflux is awful for the parents and babies. It is an extremely distressing time. I have a couple of remedies which have been succesful for clients that have seen me for this issue. (Also from a personal note) I have twins and they had awful reflux. I do post from experience on this particular post. …
I am talking about the nails on your fingertips, not these nails….. Ok, so what do your nails say about you, in terms of your health? Did you know that a person’s nails show’s a lot about what is going inside in terms of nutrition? Let’s take a look at some of the issues that …