Today's post is a summary of my recent social media posts on how to lower levels of cortisol through nutrition and yoga. In my nutrition and wellness coaching practice, I help women who are struggling with hormonal imbalances expressing as missing periods, unexplained infertility, PCOS, PMS or hypothyroid symptoms. These are all caused by levels … Continue reading Lower levels of cortisol through nutrition and yoga
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How I increased my energy NATURALLY
Those of you who have been here since I started this blog will know that I dealt with chronic insomnia and fatigue for several years in my mid-twenties. Just when I should have been at my peak health I felt like everything started to fall apart. I would struggle to sleep through the night (sometimes … Continue reading How I increased my energy NATURALLY
Choose compassion over judgement of others
Following on from the previous topic of self-compassion, today I want to talk about choosing compassion for others over judgement. Showing compassion has positive impacts on our wellbeing as individuals but also for society as a whole. It helps to strengthen our character and build resilient and connected communities which support our health and wellbeing. … Continue reading Choose compassion over judgement of others
The power of connecting with nature
To finish off week two of the Women's Wellness Challenge, which is all about connection, I want to share the importance of connecting with nature for our wellbeing. Connecting with yourself, with others around you and with the natural environment are all essential elements of creating a healthy and balanced life. When we are feeling … Continue reading The power of connecting with nature
How to breathe to relax and reduce stress
One of the pillars of health is learning how to breathe to relax. The fourth of the 8 limbs of ashtanga yoga is pranayama which translates as extension of the breath. Yogis view the breath or prana as your life force energy. Therefore, when your breath is restricted, your life force energy is also restricted. … Continue reading How to breathe to relax and reduce stress
Guided morning mindfulness meditation
Good morning everyone! Today I wanted to share a guided morning mindfulness meditation. Use this practice to start your day with mindfulness and cultivate full body present awareness! Meditation is great to incorporate into your daily morning ritual before the action of the day begins. Make the most of the calm and quiet of the … Continue reading Guided morning mindfulness meditation
Holistic health coaching: 6 elements to feel fantastic!
As a Women's Wellness Coach, I love to support women to improve their overall health and wellbeing. I have come a long way in my own view of health and it has taken me many years to get to where I am now. I used to think health meant restricting your diet and exercising like … Continue reading Holistic health coaching: 6 elements to feel fantastic!
Top tips to improve your sleep
Sleep is one of the major players when it comes to transforming your health. Not only can a better nights' sleep help you to feel more energised and happier but it also has a knock on effect on your other decisions throughout the day. Ever experienced that feeling of being constantly hungry after a night … Continue reading Top tips to improve your sleep
The importance of gratitude and celebration for your health
I wanted to choose the subject of gratitude for the final post in this series to say thank you to anyone who has stuck with me this whole month. I really had fun writing these posts, I hope you enjoyed them too and maybe learned something that will help you to improve your health. If … Continue reading The importance of gratitude and celebration for your health
Meditation to change your mindset and your habits
We are long past the days where meditation is seen as something completely hippy or "out there". Meditation and mindfulness are becoming every day terms understood and practiced by students, parents and business executives alike. We are starting to understand the impact of rushing through our lives in a half-conscious, distracted state is no good … Continue reading Meditation to change your mindset and your habits