How stillness can boost your physical and mental health
Finally summer is here in the UK...When it's warm and light, we seem to notice our surroundings more don't you think?I feel I can slow down on my dog walks,…
Finally summer is here in the UK...When it's warm and light, we seem to notice our surroundings more don't you think?I feel I can slow down on my dog walks,…
At the time of writing this, it's May here in the UK - my favourite month!The longer days, warmer temperatures, and the trees and flowers bursting with colour, don't you…
I recently stumbled upon a Netflix show 'Live to 100: Secrets of the Blue Zones', have you seen it?In it author Dan Buettner takes us on a journey around the…
Do you like routine and the certainty of doing things in a similar way every day?I know I have fallen into these, especially in the busier times of my life,…
Why do muscles seem to feel tighter from the age of 40?oestrogen directly affects the structure and function of bone, muscle, tendon and ligaments.hormonal changes of menopause, where there is…
Prunes are one of the superfoods in terms of mid life bone health (and core function – they help us prevent consipation, one of the saboteurs of optimal pelvic floor…
What a sun-drenched summer we've had this year here in the UK!All this vitamin D does wonders for our bone health, and on that subject, there was a really interesting…
Okay I know I'm biased, but even after almost 20 years of coaching women in Pilates, I'm still in awe of its many benefits, especially when it comes to midlife…
Hmm, well....no...Health shifts commonly associated with menopause can be felt in the years leading up to this transition - in 'peri-menopause'.What is peri-menopause?Peri menopause describes the years leading up to…
We Spring Clean our houses around this time of year right, so why not give our wellness a little boost too?1. Do Some Life LaundryWhat can you cut out of…
Did you know that dark chocolate, 70% cocoa or over, has some great health benefits in peri-menopause and beyond when taken in moderation? Why is it so good? Cacao has…
Usually, at this time of year, my arthritic fingers and toes start to complain as the weather gets colder. However, I noticed this year that I was into November and…