The link between Reflux disease and being Overweight
Did you know that there is a strong link between Reflux disease also called Indigestion and being overweight? In this article, I have attempted to explore the connection between Obesity and acid reflux (also known as GERD—Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) a bit further and establishing on how they often go hand in hand. While many may […]
Is parenting making you overweight?
Have you struggled to get back in to shape after having children? Do you put your children first (and then everyone else) and you don’t even make it on to the list? The growing statistics relating obesity to being a parent shows that you are not alone. Having coached parents, and teaching for 30+ years, […]
Does the outdoor hold the key our Health and Wellbeing? The Forest may have the answers
If you’ve ever been in a forest, listened to the birds and watched the sunshine filtering through the leaves, you’ve already participated in one of the best things you can do for your physical and mental well-being. The Japanese practice of Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, is the simple and therapeutic act of spending time in […]
Does Your Food Really Impact the Environment?
Do you ever wonder if what you’re eating could be hurting the environment on a bigger scale? It is no news that the environment is essential to our lives, providing us with the resources we need to survive. However, human activities have significantly impacted the environment, leading to various issues such as climate change, deforestation, […]
Mental Clarity Makes you Confident: How does losing weight give you a boost of mental clarity?
Mental Clarity Makes you Confident: How does losing weight give you a boost of mental clarity? Too much fat weighs down not just your body, but also your brain. It is well known that obesity harms most organs in the body, and new research suggests the brain is no exception. What’s more, the researchers found […]
Does my Gut health impact my Mental health?
Do you ever wonder if your gut health has a role to play in your Mental Health? This week I shall delve into this a bit further and will share with you some of my key takeaways. Your Gut is not just a long pipe that breaks down food and produces poop.It is alive and […]
Visceral fat – Good or Bad?
Visceral fat is a type of body fat that lies deep within your abdominal walls and surrounds your organs. Some levels of visceral fat are healthy and help protect your organs. However, too much visceral fat can be dangerous for your health. Visceral fat is sometimes called “active fat” because it plays an active role […]
It’s only a Glass of Red.
You may not have heard of the expression ‘The more you drink, the more your shrink’. Well this is proving to be certainly true in the context of alcohol consumption. This week I share with you a newsletter from my friend Dr Helena Popovic in which she talk about how even apparently small amounts of […]
Obesity and it’s link to Womens Health: Hormones, Fertility and Pregnancy
Most people know that being overweight or obese increases the risk of health problems such as heart disease and diabetes. But many are unaware that this can also reduce fertility and the chance of having a healthy baby. If you are trying to get pregnant, or plan to start trying, the closer you are to […]
Is Gratitude Good for Gut Health?
We talk a lot about Gut health these days buying expensive supplements and probiotics, but In this newsletter I want to share the impact of a simple exercise like Gratitude on Gut health? Take a moment to pause and reflect on something you’re grateful for. (Your health, your spouse, your children, your pets, your friends, […]