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 …
The popularity of physical fitness has increased immensely throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and as the rules finally begin to relax our new challenge is trying to maintain such a lifestyle whilst returning to the office and partaking in social events once again. A personal trainer is a fitness professional that provides 1-2-1 programmes for clients …
There are very few people who can, hand on heart, say that they obtain the daily recommended vitamin and mineral amounts as per the government guidelines. After all, day-to-day commitments and responsibility often get in the way of tracking our diet so closely! Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is an essential water-soluble vitamin …
The body is a complex design that requires fueling in a variety of different ways, and it is these sustenance needs that are best met through the consumption of a varied and balanced diet. The B-vitamins are a collection of 8 essential vitamins that play a crucial role in the organs and bodily systems. Read …
Vigorous exercise or pushing your body too far, especially as a beginner, is often thought to be the number one cause of exercise related injuries. It is important to take things at a comfortable pace as a particularly nasty sprain can leave you out of action for a minimum of 6-8 weeks and undo all …
Whether you’re trying to get fitter, studying at university or simply want to change your habits, the one thing that tends to get in the way is motivation – specifically a lack of motivation. There is a common misconception that the outcome of certain goals will be determined by your actions alone, however motivation is …
