The Mediterranean diet has been hailed as the best way of eating for health – from preventing obesity, diabetes and heart problems, to lowering the risk of many cancers. It is a great way to achieve a glowing complexion, better gut health and even sleep. The diet is high in olive oil, fruit and vegetables, […]
By Nicky Heath Here at Yeleni Therapy & Support Complementary Health Centre & Charity we have supported nearly 350 cancer patients since our inception and are seeing more and more each year. The Centre continues to go from strength to strength, and in 2016 we were presented with a Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service. This was […]
Personal trainer, pre & postnatal fitness specialist and doula Amy de Havilland-Hall explains what you need to know about pelvic floor exercise after giving birth. Andrea SlivkovaFounder and editor of FitNet. Previously gymnastics coach, massage therapist and personal trainer with 20 years of experience. Former gymnast and dancer. http://www.fitnet.org.uk Follow @FitNetMagazine Tweet
While Manuka Honey is extremely well-known for its special properties, Honeydew Honey also offers some excellent health benefits. In essence, Manuka Honey is great for everything up to, and including the stomach, but Manuka cannot survive the journey through the stomach, so that’s where the Honeydew Honey comes in. Honeydew Honey contains much higher levels […]
Mental health awareness has come a long way in recent years, and it is great to see the large TV channels playing their part too. My particular favourite was seeing the Royals and celebrities opening up, showing that mental health issues can affect anyone from any background. By Micha Jade Reynolds Mental health is just […]
The Ross Riverbank off road 10k, 5k, Canicross and Family Fun Runs were started in 2011 to raise money for Acorns, the Children’s Hospice Charity, and to date thousands have been raised by the event. Thanks to sponsorship from local businesses every penny of your registration fee goes directly to Acorns. The Route The location […]
Beliefs that we hold about ourselves are, a shocking amount of the time, not great. A quick look at the level of mental health issues in teenagers shows that as a society we are not brilliant at thinking we are brilliant… at all! There are many reasons that support these patterns, and they often start […]
This hearty vegetarian salad is full of flavour Serves: 2 Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 15 minutes Ingredients: 2tsp oil 320g sweetcorn (frozen is fine) 400g can kidney beans, drained and rinsed 1 red pepper, cut into 1cm dice 75g mature Cheddar cheese, grated 1 Little Gem Lettuce, roughly torn (85g) 110g bag Baby Leaf […]
Sleep is the foundation of good health but are you left wondering how to get the best rest you can? When the rich and famous from Donald Trump to Elon Musk boast about how little sleep they need, it is no wonder confusion can set in. Qualified Nurse Prescriber & Sleep Practitioner JOANNA KIPPAX shares the five common […]
By Sue Weston I am often asked: ‘When is the best time to attend a Mindfulness Training course?’ And my response is always: When life flows smoothly and all is sweet. Of course there are those who start a course when things have crashed. And the ancient yet simple techniques of mindfulness practice offer balance […]
