Self-care
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Pumpkin Soup Recipe
A warming and nurturing recipe in these cold and crisp winter days. Pumpkin is a great source of fibre, which we need for good digestion and regular bowel motions. Pumpkin also contains B vitamins, which are great for energy.
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Are you feeling SAD?
A lot changes as colder temperatures roll in each year. One’s appetite increases and we need hearty, carb-rich foods. It may get harder to get out of bed. Wonder why you feel a bit down or experience a low mood or depression during winter. You may be experiencing Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
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Are your vitamin D levels the cause of your fatigue?
Now that winter has truly set in, driving to work and home again in the dark is our new normal. At this time of year, it’s easy to forget just how important those daylight hours are to our health. Many of you may know that vitamin D is important and that we get it mostly…
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Long covid post-viral immune dysfunction
The aftermath of COVID has been widespread and has impacted us all at many levels physically, emotionally, spiritually and mentally. Many of us have known someone who has died from COVID or are experiencing the long-term consequences of the virus.
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The Gut Sleep Connection
Sleep is fundamental to your health, yet it is often overlooked. More than 60% of the population in developed nations sleep less than the recommended eight hours a night.
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Let’s Talk Insulin Resistance
Lack of exercise, overeating, and poor food choices such as fast foods, sugary snacks or excess caffeine or alcohol, all contribute to insulin resistance. Stress can play a role too.
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Belief can Change Biology
You’ve been diagnosed with coeliac disease or you have been advised to do an elimination diet by a nutritionist or dietician. What do you do?
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Are you Sleeping Enough?
Research has shown that lack of sleep is a key lifestyle factor that will determine whether you will get Alzheimer’s or not. Going without sleep for a week would affect your blood sugars to such an extent that you would be classified as pre-diabetic.
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Can Counselling/Coaching Change your LIfe?
Reaching out to a qualified counsellor/coach can be helpful during these challenging life events. A trained professional is not connected to your life in anyway and is able to listen without judgement or bias.
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Are You in Need of Self-Care
Self-care should be at the top of our list, yet for many of us it’s at the bottom of the pile. Self-care is not being selfish. Rather it’s about attending to your needs so that you are able to support those that you love.
