Health and fitness
A milestone birthday, a health scare, feeling a bit more ‘creaky’, or realising that it’s more of an effort to bend or stretch can lead us to wonder about our fitness. Keeping fit and active as we age is one of the most important things we can do; it’s fantastic for mind and body and really does help to ‘future proof’ us. How do you… Read More »Your Fitness Age
Active Aging: The importance of exercising your mind as well as your body There’s an absolute wealth of information and research now that shows that to age well, we all need to be physically active. Exercising regularly will amongst other things keep your muscles and bones strong, reduce the risk of serious health conditions, control your weight and help you sleep better. It’s just as… Read More »Exercising Your Mind
The Importance Of Maximising Your Strength As You Age Strength training and building muscles are vital for us as we age, but many older people see it as something just for the young, or have visions of body builders lifting huge weights at the gym. Current research however is proving that strength training exercises can combat a huge range of age-related conditions, and is one… Read More »Magnificent Muscles
The Power of Motivation. Being physically active is like a secret weapon to help you age well and live a longer and fitter life. It’s hugely beneficial for your mind as well as your body, and even a little activity can go a long way towards a happier and healthier you. Despite the best of intentions however, it’s easy to get confused about how much… Read More »Active Ageing
Starting to be More Physically Active. Good and Bad News We know that exercise of any kind is like a miracle cure for many health problems, and it’s one of the best things we can do to stay active and independent throughout our lives. Recent research has shown that being more active can prevent more than 3 million cases of chronic disease in England alone;… Read More »Active Ageing
If you read my previous article, you would have already had a glimpse of the “6 Pillars of Health” model (Movement, Sleep, Breathwork, Mindfulness, Nutrition, and Emotional Health) I work with when helping client to improve their health and wellbeing. In this article we continue with the final three pillars. 4. Mindfulness Is the cultivation of non-judgmental awareness of the present moment. By applying mindfulness… Read More »Optimizing your health pt.2
I believe we all have an obligation to improve our health so we can have a strong, resilient immune system. As a holistic therapist, when I work with my clients, I use an integrated approach to help them improve their health and wellbeing in the body, mind, and soul. In the foundation of this approach, I work with the “6 Pillars of Health” model. Over… Read More »Optimizing your health
I breathe a sigh of relief, it’s finally March! One of my favourite months in the year for the change of scenery – more daylight hours, blooming flowers and more audible birds. A different landscape outside really affects our mood and morale, both of which come in handy. We’ve made it through the long, hard winter months and now it’s easier to get out and… Read More »A Happier Place
Growing up I remember the adults around me always mentioning how tired they were. How they could not sleep nor could they remember when last they had a good night’s sleep. I also remember thinking that the “lack of energy and always tired “phenomenon only happened to “old” people. By the time I was thirty I realised that I was THAT old person. Wishing for… Read More »Sleep Like A Log?
