Ok, so you’ve heard of it – but what does your liver actually do? 🤷♀️ It leads the charge in eliminating toxins from your body, it is a powerhouse. Often we don’t help the liver to do its job for a multitude of reasons (THINK poor diet, stress, medications, even chemicals & pesticides which areContinue reading “Let’s talk about your liver”
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Happy Healthy Skin
Beautiful glowing skin. In the aftermath of the overindulgence of Christmas & welcoming in 2020, getting back into work mode & navigating this hot summer – well, skin often falls to the bottom of the priority list. Some tips for you. I know if I do these I find my skin is very happy! ☺️Continue reading “Happy Healthy Skin”
Digestive Enzymes?
Why do we need digestive enzymes? Your digestive system is made up of many organs. In other words, it takes a lot of teamwork to break down the food & liquids you consume into proteins, carbohydrates, fats & vitamins. Once they are broken down, they are then transported across the small intestine & into yourContinue reading “Digestive Enzymes?”
Get Moving!
Grab everyone in the family or a group of friends, get them all involved. Combine fit & active activities for big people & little people -which everyone can enjoy & participate in. The benefits are great – social skills (teamwork & fairness); & physical skills (co-ordination, spatial awareness & agility); plus, it burns off energyContinue reading “Get Moving!”
The Gut Brain Axis
There is SO much emerging information about this & just how important it is. I found this article about gut brain health & boy is it interesting. Yeah it is a bit “science-y” in places but it links ideas you may not have given thought to. It mentions the gut’s microbiome’s links with major depressiveContinue reading “The Gut Brain Axis”
Cod Liver Oil – Why?
Honesty, it is pretty darn good for you! Here are some reasons why you should be taking it every day – (apparently Nana was on the money with this home remedy – it’s gold!) 👉🏼 It has naturally occurring vitamin A & D, & LOTS of it! Choosing a natural source means your body absorbs,Continue reading “Cod Liver Oil – Why?”
Coconut oil
I am a big fan of this & use it a lot! Besides it smells like summer & that is not a bad thing either. Quality makes a big difference for this one. A good coconut oil should smell fresh (surprising I know!) Older ones can smell a bit fatty & the smell isn’t asContinue reading “Coconut oil”
Water in Winter
The temptation is so high for a coffee…sigh! I know there should be more water being consumed, but the ritual, the smell, the taste – it’s just so damn nice. We should be drinking approximately 2 litres a day – but it can be hard when the weather is cooler. In order to try getContinue reading “Water in Winter”
Self-care 101
As I head into my last semester of Uni, I want to make sure I look after myself, so I don’t burn out. To do this I’ve scheduled some regular days (well half days actually) into my diary – so I can recharge the batteries. Whether it be getting some sunshine and reading a book,Continue reading “Self-care 101”