Dieting should be a holistic answer to your body and mental health. If you aren’t following your diet as closely as you can, you’ll only get half the effects. You are what you eat as they say, so take a good look at what you eat and think about what kind of effects it's having on your health. Too many complex carbs result in your body being sluggish and bloated. Not enough protein, keeps your muscles from recovering after each day and losing mass. However, even if you have a good diet that you’re following carefully, you still need a little something extra. This comes in the form of ... read more
7 Things You Must Avoid For Perfect Skin
Pixabay Everyone wants a perfect complexion. For some people, flawless skin seems to come naturally, but others have to work at it. If you struggle with your skin, the good news is you don't necessarily have to pay for an expensive skin treatment or cosmetic procedure. You can make considerable changes to the appearance of your skin by making a few simple adjustments to your lifestyle. Everyone's skin is different and responds to skin care products and treatments in different ways. There is no one-size-fits-all beauty regime that will tell you exactly what to do to your skin. It depends ... read more
How To Take Better Control Over Your Health
Pexels You’re ultimately the CEO and leader of your own health. You have a lot of power and control over how you live and treat and nourish your mind and body. Focus on the fact that when you make better choices, you’ll begin to notice that your well-being takes a positive turn in the right direction. Avoid worrying about what mistakes you may have made in the past and concentrate on what you can be doing today to improve your health. Stay positive and keep going even when you feel like giving up because the long-term rewards and longevity will all be well worth your ... read more
What To Look For In A Healthcare Professional
There are plenty of healthcare professionals out there, but they’re not all made equally. Some of us have bad experiences in doctor’s offices, and often enough these can turn us away from actively looking after our health. But we shouldn’t be held back from seeking out help when we really need it; there’s a medical healthcare professional out there for you. If you’re in need of a new doctor, or you need to make an appointment with someone you know you can trust, there’s a few things you should look for in how your healthcare professional acts. So we’ve put a few of the main factors ... read more
What Should You Have in Your First Aid Kit?
Image Credit Pixabay.com License CC0 Being able to take care of yourself and your family can, at times, take foresight. Planning for any eventuality that may arise, so that when you or your child are sick or injured, you can jump straight in there and deal with the problem straight away. One of the best ways that you can do this is by creating a medicine cabinet and first aid kid in your home. You probably already have a handful of things in your cupboard from previous times when someone in the family has been unwell or has hurt themselves, but can you honestly say that you have a ... read more
Bring Joy To Your Achy Joints
Pixabay. CCO Licensed. Many of us suffer from joint pain. In fact, 1 in 4 adults suffers from arthritic pain. Looking after your joints and trying different forms of pain relief can make it easier to live with achy joints. Here are just a few different steps worth taking. Stick to low impact exercise Exercise is a great form of pain relief – it stops muscles and joints from seizing up and releases feelgood endorphins that helps to numb pain. However, you do need to be careful about which exercises you take up as some exercises could aggravate pain. High impact exercises that involve ... read more
Self-Care Means More Than The Obvious
Pexels - CC0 License When we think of self-care in 2020, it’s very easy to tick off a number of boxes that have the most important effects. Eating healthy and nutritious food, drinking plenty of water, getting enough quality sleep, exercising and taking care of our stress would be considered the big five. If a person can do those five things regularly, and with priority, their quality of living will increase dramatically, with a night and day difference. That being said, it’s often the case that the conversation around self-care feels rather restricted to those topics. There’s little if ... read more
Losing Weight Doesn’t Have To Be Difficult: These Tips Could Help
We are in the middle of January and while people are still focusing on their resolutions, often this is the point where the motivation can start to deteriorate. Many will have indulged over the festive season, and so want to lose a few pounds or be healthier becomes part of their new year resolutions or goals. While it’s not all about extreme diets or following the latest craze autumn is a great time to reinvent your lifestyle. Allowing you to consider a few ways to help you look slimmer and feel healthier. Enabling you not only to look your best but feel your best for the year ahead. With ... read more
Ways To Stay Healthy This Winter
It seems as though as soon as the cold weather hits, that we find ourselves with many illnesses, especially if we have children. Children, of course, are less keen to wash their hands and stay away from the illnesses so, therefore, pass them on to us quite quickly. But there are a few things that you can do that will prevent you from needing to see a doctor this season, and With some common sense, and a little bit of effort, you should be able to find yourself fit and healthy through this winter. And it doesn’t take too much effort to find yourself well. Vitamin C Vitamin C has been ... read more
Keeping active inside and outside the home
I've recently been commissioned by Bathing Solutions to write about my suggestions for keeping active for the over 55s. I'm someone who is lucky enough to have friends that between them cover the full age spectrum from early 20s up to late 80s, and as a result I think I've got a pretty good understanding of the variety of different ways that people can remain active throughout life. My initial thoughts sprang to things that people can do to get them outside their home and be active both physically and mentally with other people. But at the same time staying active inside your own home is ... read more