Set in a beautiful secluded house (Thorney How) in Grasmere, Lake District, our Hiking and Yoga Retreat began with exploring the garden space, dinner made by Rachael our retreat chef, followed by her blissful sound bath. It was the perfect start to the retreat after the long journey North and our […]
Nutrition
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It’s a debatable question isn’t it? The mistakes many people run into here is just looking solely at numbers and disregarding macronutrient balancing. Firstly let’s look at what calories do because there is a big misconception that lower calories are better and this isn’t the case at all. Calories are basically a […]
When you think about your wellbeing, what springs to mind for you? Some people measure wellness by how they look and feel, while others define their health by numbers like cholesterol levels and weight. Truthfully, being healthy is measured by a combination of many objective and subjective elements including energy levels, […]
When trying to get into shape, most people think this purely involves exercising, and that the whole purpose is to achieve a certain desired ‘look’. However, something that is often overlooked when it comes to our bodies is gut health and digestion. These are things that are so important not […]
As a female myself entering the 3rd Age of life, the above question terrifies me. It’s one of the most common complaints I hear regarding menopause, so what exactly is causing it and how can we prevent it? You could try typing the words ‘flat tummy’ into google, but be […]
It’s difficult to write about anything other than COVID-19 when you’re in the middle of a pandemic and concerns about what is happening around us is overwhelming. Undoubtably there are going to be concerns about the health of ourselves and loved ones, the virus spreading and the finacial impact it […]
You only need to walk down any high street to see we are a nation of coffee and tea drinkers. Superstores are franchising in popular coffee shop chains to serve customers their favourite beverage, but just how aware are we of what we are consuming and the affects it has […]
You read that right…. High calorie snacks we should all be eating regularly. Why? Not only are they high in calories, they’re also high in nutrients that will nourish your body, provide you with energy and assist in fat loss. This will seem crazy stupid if you’re the kind of […]
Born in 1979 can only mean this year I turned 40! I’ll be honest, I wasn’t really looking forward to it, but since being here, it’s actually ok. In fact, I’m grateful I made it and look forward to what is said to be an amazing decade (according to many […]
We have all seen the ‘Gluten Free’ label stamped across many food products haven’t we? There is even a ‘free from’ section in most supermarkets, with everything from gluten free, dairy free, wheat free, sugar free and soy free. But, are these foods healthy and should we be choosing them […]
It’s that time again. Christmas is well and truly over and we’re in the throes of January. The month is long and cold yet good intentions of better health and fitness are upon us once more. January is a very busy month within the fitness industry. Many New Years Resolutions […]
It’s that time of year when all the coughs and colds start to come about so you may want to think about boosting your immunity now before the festive season arrives. There’s nothing worse than waking up on Christmas Morning feeling like you’ve just been dug up. I swear by […]