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Make homemade alternatives to eat more nutrient dense & sugar reduced lollies
You’ll already know that manufacturers process food so that we keep buying. This means they put excess refined sugar in most foods. Although recent law for a 20% sugar reduction in food produced by 2020, has meant that manufacturers have …
Continue ReadingThe benefits of getting more fruit & vegetables in your diet
CALCIUM: Supports bone health & muscle function. FIBRE: Reduce coronary disease. FOLATE: Supports healthy child birth. IRON: Healthy blood & normal functioning of cells. MAGNESIUM: Healthy bones & helps assimilate other nutrients. POTASSIUM: Maintains healthy blood pressure. SODIUM: …
Continue ReadingBenefits of growing your own produce
The benefits of growing your own fruit, vegetables and herbs are tenfold. It’s easy to do, with lots of online resources to help get you started. Please check out the Royal Horticultural Society: https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/beginners-guide/vegetable-basics Not only does it give …
Continue ReadingStaying trim and healthy during lockdown
So we’re now being allowed out to exercise for longer than an hour a day….whoop whoop! What about the the challenge of sustaining a healthy eating routine? You’ve stocked up the fridge with fresh fruit & veg, to make …
Continue ReadingHow is sleep so important in the story of our health?
When we sleep, we allow our bodies to go into a deep state of healing and repair. This is where our bodies do their recovery work. When we hinder our sleep with poor routine, toxins, and stress, over long periods …
Continue ReadingThe art of staying resilient during social distancing
It’s totally normal to feel demotivated and a bit upside down during these times. There are lots of ways to help get you motivated and back on form again. Here are my tips for creating good days and lifting myself …
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The best defence against covid-19 ? ??
?????????Is to heal and strengthen your immune system. ?Whether that looks like reversing symptoms of an illness, or beginning to reverse a disease, the immune system is where to start.?There are some simple tips out there to start strengthening your …
Continue ReadingHaving trouble getting all your MICRO and MACRO NUTRIENTS cleanly?
?Have you tried MICRO ALGAE??As well as containing Proteins, Lipids, and Carbohydrates, it’s also a powerhouse of Vitamins A C & E, various B Vitamins, and minerals Magnesium, Calcium, Potassium, Iron, and Iodine.?THE BENEFITS✔️I use Micro Algae in place of …
Continue ReadingWhy is sleep so important for health and wellbeing? ??
When the body sleeps, it goes into a deep healing state, helping to repair and recover the body from stress and damage. Not getting enough sleep – over a long period of time – inevitably prevents the body from being …
Continue ReadingKeeping your immune system strong
The colder months have now arrived, and we’re experiencing more colds & flu virus’ ? than ever. ? Although scientists don’t yet understand why we are more susceptible to this in the winter months, we do know that the cold …
Continue ReadingWays to raise your Serotonin and feel good hormones for powerful healing and sustained happiness
? Raising and supporting our happiness is one of the most important parts of sustainable wellbeing. Feeling good enables us to break through poor learned habits more easily and to reach higher levels of healing that are sustainable beyond. ? …
Continue ReadingHealing yourself from a winter virus or flu ? ?⚠️
? Recently I came down with a dreaded gastrointestinal virus. I’m not one for contracting virus’ normally as I thought my immune health was strong. Turns out I was wrong. I know I haven’t been looking after my health as …
Continue ReadingYOU ARE ENOUGH ?
? Believe it!!! ? I always used to hear that saying to yourself ‘you are complete’ is a way of helping you to accept yourself for who you are and what you have now. ? We often fail to recognise …
Continue ReadingWhy not replace a meal with a healthy homemade shake? ?
? This gives me the nutrients & fuel I need for a busy day, whilst safely reducing my calorie intake to lose a few pounds. – – And it tastes delicious ? – – ? * 1 cup Nut milk …
Continue ReadingHomemade Healthy Ginger Beer
???????? To make your Ginger Beer: – 140g fresh ginger – 4 tablespoons Honey – 3 Lemons or Limes – 1 litre Soda Water – A few sprigs fresh Mint Thanks to @jamieoliver for the recipe, which I slightly tweaked …
Continue ReadingDid you know Meditation supports your gut health and – as a result – your immune health ??♂️
—-?????♀️???—- The gut and mind are connected via the Vegus Nerve, one of the largest nerves in the body. Treat your mind well, and your gut relationship will follow. Treat your gut well, and your mind relationship will follow too. …
Continue Reading95% of the body’s detoxification enzymes are found in the Liver.
? To look after your Liver, start by reducing toxins like refined sugar, saturated fat, carbonated drinks, smoking, alcohol, pollution, cleaning products. ? Try giving your body a rest from heavy meats and Monosaccharide carbs, by replacing a meal with …
Continue ReadingDaily wellbeing practice in setting boundaries for greater self compassion, respect, and happiness
?????♂️???♀️??? “Daring to set boundaries is about the courage to love ourselves, even when we risk disappointing others.” – Brene Brown ? I am learning to love and accept who I am right now. It is a practice I have been …
Continue Reading? Anxiety ?
? As a sufferer of Anxiety my whole life, I have learned and practiced some affective strategies that have enabled me to overcome the fear-based personality that was once stopping me from living a happy and free life, and reaching …
Continue ReadingSimple steps for growing your daily wellbeing & long term happiness
? Know what your body needs to heal & meal prep in advance to make it easier for you to stay on track. ? Drink plenty of water daily. Take a thermos with you so you can fill with hot …
Continue ReadingGoing Vegan? ?
You may already know of the many benefits of going Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Flexitarian; ? To name a few: * Better digestion * Improved metabolism * Improved energy levels * Improved circulation * Healthy weight loss * Improved detoxification ability …
Continue ReadingTips to begin reducing stress, anxiety, and pain, naturally
Did you know? ???????? ———————————- Did you know Magnesium is one of the most important nutrients we require to function? . Magnesium is responsible for over 300 enzyme systems that regulate important biochemical reactions in the body. Its most important …
Continue ReadingLooking After Your Liver
95% of the body’s detoxification enzymes are found in the Liver. ? To look after your Liver, start by reducing toxins like refined sugar, saturated fat, carbonated drinks, smoking, alcohol, pollution, cleaning products. ? Try giving your body a rest …
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