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Winter Wellness: The Supplements That Can Help You Thrive
“When the days get darker, a little extra support can help you feel your best.” Here are the supplements we'd recommend for winter! Winter in the UK can take its toll — less daylight, colder weather, and more time indoors can leave us feeling sluggish and more prone...
Exercising during Winter: Move More in the Colder Months
Exercising during winter can feel tough! “Don’t let the chill stop your stride — winter movement is a gift to your health.” As the days get shorter and colder, it’s tempting to slow down and stay indoors. But keeping active in the winter months is one of the best...
Why Balance Matters and How to Stay Steady on Your Feet
“Most of us don’t give balance a second thought — until we begin to feel less sure on our feet.” Balance isn’t something we often think about — until we start to lose it. As we get older, our muscles naturally weaken, our reactions slow, and sometimes confidence fades...
Strong for Life: Building Strength over 40
What does strength over 40 even mean? “Strength isn’t about lifting heavy weights — it’s about lifting yourself with confidence, for life.” When we think of fitness, many of us picture long runs, sweaty gym sessions, or lifting heavy barbells. But strength over 40 -...
HOW TO START STRENGTHENING YOUR CORE & PELVIC FLOOR
PEOPLE TALK ABOUT ‘THE CORE’ BUT WHERE IS IT? Your Core is essentially your body, without legs, arms or a head! Your trunk is the center of your body, and it houses all of your organs, your spine, your diaphragm and pelvic floor and a whole lot of muscles Think about...
WHY DOES MY BACK FEEL SO STIFF?
Do you remember a time when you never even thought about your back? It was just there and you carried on with your day. Then gradually, or all of a sudden, you are aware of feeling stiff either in the morning or after a stroll around town or even just standing still...
REDUCE MUSCLE TENSION
It is not a secret that warming up before exercise is crucial to avoid injury, but what small daily tasks can we do to avoid muscle tension? TAKE THE TIME TO RESET YOUR POSTURE Setting an alarm or reminder on your phone when working at your desk to check your posture...
Time to Talk: HRT
Recently when I was looking for more information on what to do with my own menopausal symptoms of heavy periods, painful joints and interruption to my sleep, I searched high and low and the only resolution was to take Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). I reached out...
It’s time to get to know your pelvic floor
Would you wait 7 years to go to the doctor about an ongoing cold? No, after a couple of weeks you would get fed up and get help. Research has shown that, on average, women wait 7 years before seeking help with a pelvic floor that leaks or pelvic pain or the sudden...
The Role of Magnesium in Sleep and Recovery: A Science-Based Approach
In the bustling rhythm of modern life, maintaining a balance between daily responsibilities and personal health can often seem like a high-wire act. Amidst this balancing act, the significance of sleep and muscle recovery cannot be overstated, serving as foundational...
Exercising twice a week can literally save your life!
Exercising twice a week could, literally, save your life! We all know that exercise, no matter if it's walking, running, dancing or swimming - the list is endless, is a great way to keep our head and our body feeling and functioning really well. Did you know that...
Does your back hurt when you stand?
Sometimes when you are wandering around a museum or strolling around a city, your back starts to ache and all you want to do is sit or lie down. Not always the easiest thing to do in either a museum or a city. So try this posture check:...