Outdoor Exploration: Walking, Hiking, or Cycling Remembering to get out in the fresh air is so important. It’s relaxing for the mind and allows you to take a breather from the stressful times in your life. Walking is a great exercise. It focuses on your lower body, core, and cardiovascular system. Even if you don’t …
It is a ‘no-brainer’ that someone who is overweight should exercise for prevention of illnesses, to build up strength of the body to handle the weight, however a thin person should exercise too, but why is that? Building up Strength and Endurance Sure, your weight may not be impeding on your daily life, but you …
Veganism is all the rage these days! From being a vague fringe habit just a decade or two ago to today’s estimates that over a million British citizens have ditches animal products, veganism has shot to popularity in recent years. Try-it-yourself events like Veganuary, ramped-up efforts of animal rights activists, and the ongoing revelation of …
For those who haven’t come across this term before, tapping is an emotional freedom technique (EFT) designed to aid in reducing stress, treating depression and anxiety, and helping us to manage our mental health. Tapping is similar to acupuncture without using needles, otherwise known as acupressure. Acupressure techniques focus on the body’s “meridian points” or …
Ever since the world closed down and we were forced to extended lockdown periods, we have seen how our mental and physical health has been impacted by the isolation. Now that the restrictions are finishing, establishing routines and exploring new passions is at the forefront of society’s mind! As a result of this, self-care has …
Starting a new routine is often on our minds. With the hustle and bustle of modern living it can be very difficult to take those vital moments for inward focus and reflection, and even more difficult to even attempt establishing a new routing with work and family commitments to work around! But after the last …
Most people are familiar with the food pyramid; first introduced in Sweden in 1974, the food pyramid gives us a rough idea of what percentage of our diet should be made up of different foodstuffs. The size of the floor denotes how much we should eat! Things like processed foods and fat-heavy meats are at …
As more and more people take up a ‘side hustle’, the number of adults failing to get a peaceful nights rest and maintain a healthy sleeping schedule is thought to be on the rise more than ever. Sacrificing sleep may not present any issues at first, however the days soon turn into weeks and pretty …
There are many different things that affect sleep and the quality of the rest that we get each night such as caffeine consumption, an over-stimulated brain and even medical conditions that make a person more inclined to sleep poorly. In fact, those who regularly wake up feeling unrested may not be making their way through …
For some people, getting a good night’s sleep isn’t as easy as shutting off technology 15 minutes before you decide to hit the hay or taking part in daily meditation. After all, there are a number of medical conditions that can impact a person’s ability to fall asleep, stay asleep or sleep soundly enough to …
