The beginning of a new year really does give us an opportunity to kick start changes in our lifestyle.  No excuses, the overindulgence of Christmas has passed and it’s time to get serious about your health. A resolution to be healthier is one of the most important steps you can take.  This might include losing […]

How can you make this year different? It’s that time of the year when we make promises to ourselves to change our lives in the New Year in some way or another.  For many those New Year Resolutions are to lose weight, stop smoking, stop drinking, leave a toxic relationship, eat a healthy diet, exercise

Christmas can put a lot of pressure on people as they feel they should be happy and excited about all the festivities. In fact, it can negatively affect mental health in many ways, especially if: You have had a relationship break-up or divorce.Your partner or someone close has passed away.You can’t be with family because

The run up to Christmas and New Year celebrations often means eating, drinking then more eating and more drinking. This can lead to us gaining extra pounds and then feeling guilty afterwards. Best plan of action?Avoid the weight gain now as it’s harder to lose it later! The good news is you don’t have to

What is addiction? The most common addiction is to alcohol and drugs although addiction encompasses many other substances and behaviours. Addiction is a disfunction of the brain’s reward, motivation, and memory system. It controls how your body craves a substance, or a behaviour, and causes compulsion and obsession when craving the rewards. This compulsion in

It’s that time of the year when as hard as you try, you end up with that unwanted cold or even worse, flu. What are the symptoms?           Blocked or runny nose           Sore throat           Temperature           Muscle aches           Headaches           Cough           Sneezes           Loss of taste & smell           Pressure in

Forget counting calories!  Think about what you are eating and drinking! EAT MORE – YES MORE! Eating clean means eating foods that are good for you.  It’s not rocket science and deep down we all really know when we are eating foods that are not good for us, but we carry on regardless. Eating clean

“None of us will live forever”.  In November 2021, our now dearly departed HRH Queen Elizabeth urged world leaders to rise above politics and address the impact of climate change. How sad and a little ironic that within one year of voicing those words, she is no longer here. Paying tribute to the Queen, her

Generally speaking, most men don’t want to talk about their personal problems. Often, this lack of emotional “exposure” stems from childhood when they have been told “be a man” and” big boys don’t cry”. However, big boys do cry but often when nobody can hear or see them. Many men would not dream of reaching

HOW TO SURVIVE Martha Reeves and the Vandellas may have sung “heatwave” – a song about a guy who has a heart “burning with desire” and “going insane” over feelings of love, but if you are struggling with the menopause in the midst of a heatwave, you might be the one who feels like you