My Blog.
A collection of useful information, thoughts and observations to provide some inspiration, guidance and advice as you take your own steps to becoming a stronger, healthier you. If you have a suggestion for a topic, or would like to know more about something I’ve written, why not get in touch.
Forest bathing really is good for your health
Forest bathing or Shinrin-yoku - spending time in woodland or other green spaces to reap health benefits - has been linked in several studies to significantly reduced risks for a number of chronic illnesses.
Does exercise really help with menopause?
Your muscle mass naturally declines from your thirties onwards and accelerates once you hit perimenopause, as oestrogen levels drop. The good news is that it’s never too late to do something about it.
Three risk factors cause half of all cancer deaths
Smoking, drinking alcohol and being overweight are responsible for almost half of all cancer deaths worldwide, according to the largest study of its kind by the University of Washington’s school of medicine.
A simple daily meditation - the raisin exercise
The raisin meditation is a short mindfulness exercise that encourages you to focus your mind on the present moment using all your senses - what you can see, hear, smell, taste and touch.