Spring is one of my favourite times of year. You can’t beat the feeling that Spring puts in the air, especially after what feels like a long, cold winter! Spring walking feels great – finally some warmth in the air, it’s lighter outside and there’s plenty of colour replacing the damp greys and browns ofRead More…
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Everyone Talks About Sleep, But Why Is It So Important For Health?…
I write a lot about living a healthy lifestyle, tips on how to keep active and mobile (no matter what age you are), why it’s important to look after your body, and what to do when you’re sick of putting up with back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, etc, etc… So you can do allRead More…
5 Different Ideas For A Healthier Valentines Day
With Valentines Day just around the corner, now would be the perfect time to start planning what you want to buy for your loved one – so by the time Valentines Day comes round, you’re not in trouble! 😉 But the question always is – what do you get? Another cheesy heart-shaped box of chocolates?Read More…
Why Stress Can Get In The Way Of Your Health Goals & What To Do Instead
The other day I was out in Hartlepool town centre for a coffee, and overheard a conversation on the table next to me happening between two women with new borns, and it went like this: Friend 1: “Wouldn’t it be nice to have 5 minutes to yourself?” Friend 2: “I’d love nothing more but IRead More…
Dread The Scales? There’s A Better Way To Measure Your Health
In January, we’re overloaded with so many weight loss messages, that even the most confident of us can feel under pressure to lose weight… …And those of us who may not even need to shift a few pounds, question if they should be trying to or not. So a lot of us end up loggingRead More…
5 Ways To Eat Healthier At Any Restaurant And Stick To Your Healthy Habits
Christmas and New Year’s Eve now seem far behind us. The Turkey’s been eaten, the prosecco has run dry, the last few Celebrations have been demolished and we’re we well into tackling the next festive ritual – a New Year health kick. And if like many people you’ve made a New Year resolution to shiftRead More…
If You Broke Your Resolutions, Don’t Stress – What To Do Instead
It’s that time of year again. Everyone is talking about New Year resolutions. The internet is covered with posts on New Year goals, and friends and family are asking everyone about what they want to stick to for 2017. Each year you promise yourself that you will do this, and you won’t do that. ThenRead More…
Secrets To Waking Up Early (Even If You Hate Mornings!)
Believe it or not – most people spend too much time in bed. And even more people make the mistake of thinking that more time in bed = more energy and feeling ready for the day. Now I know getting out of bed can be tough. The alarm goes off and for a moment andRead More…
Why Walking In Autumn Can Make You Feel Healthier & Happier
Lets talk about Autumn. And the number one thing that most people stop doing when this time of year comes round – getting outdoors. While summer may strike you as the best time to be outside as much as possible – Autumn is also the perfect time to enjoy the fresh air (in fact, itRead More…
Why Everyday Activities Like Sleeping Can Cause Neck Pain, And What You Can Do To Change That
Have you ever had a slight pain in the neck but didn’t really think it was a big deal, especially if you knew it was because you slept awkwardly? Yes? I thought so. I hear this quite often from my clients when they first come in to see us – they’ll mention the annoying painRead More…