Give your Midlife Wellness a Spring Clean!
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…
It’s Valentine’s month – what better time to talk about chocolate!
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…
5 Ways to Ease Achy Joints this Winter
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…
Peri menopause and stress
Do you find yourself in overwhelm, trying to deal with the stresses of life whilst also going through hormonal shifts? It feels like the perfect storm: at a time in…
What are the best exercises for your mid life?
Did you know that the right kind of exercise can help reduce mood swings, trigger your metabolism to aid weight loss and boost your energy levels, sex drive, sleep, bone…
I used to think I wasn’t as good as them…
I used to think I wasn't as good as them, you know those super fit people working out in the gym. When I rocked up at Central YMCA in London,…
Is it me or is it hot in here? Hot flushes…
What is a hot flush? Hot flushes occur in about 70 to 85 % of all perimenopausal women, and typically feel like a sudden sensation of 'getting hot and sweaty'…
If you want your New Year’s Resolutions to work you need to do this
It's that time of year again when New Year's Resolutions are the talk of the dinner table. Whether your goal is to run the London Marathon, take up Pilates or…
How to eat clean with the family
It can be a real challenge 'eating clean' as a family when your life is busy and budget limited. Here are some top tips on how to rustle up some…
5 Good Reasons To Exercise Outdoors
Now the weather's warmer and the days are longer, take your exercise outdoors and reap the many benefits from working out al fresco: 1 It lifts your mood: a review of…
Brain Boosting Foods So That You Are On Top Of Your Game
Whether you're a student cramming for exams or a busy bread winner, you can turn your desk top snacks into brain boosting buffets, so that you are on top of…
Fitness Trends for 2016
2016 Fitness Trends The New Year means a lot more people will be out looking for workouts to get in shape for 2016 and that means that gyms, bootcamps and…