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Gentle movement, everyday wellbeing and finding what works for you, at your own pace.
10 Very Simple Ways To Have A Healthier 2023
If you are hoping for a healthier life in 2023, it might be simpler to achieve than you think. Generally it is a case of just making some very easy changes, and these are the kinds of things that you are always able to do in some way or another. In this post, we are going to try and make this as straightforward and simple as possible. Specifically, we’ll take you through ten of the simplest ways in which you can hope to have a healthier 2023.
A Gentle Daily Routine for Healthy Living With Chronic Illness
A gentle daily routine can make life with chronic illness feel more manageable. I share a flexible structure for mornings, meals, pacing, rest and sleep that adapts to changing energy.
7 Gentle Ways to Ease Back, Neck and Shoulder Aches
Seven gentle ideas for managing everyday back, neck and shoulder aches, including movement, pacing, supportive positioning, heat or cold and better rest.
Gentle Ways to Feel Healthier With Chronic Illness
Feeling healthier with chronic illness can begin with small, flexible choices. I share gentle ideas for food, hydration, pacing, movement, rest and sleep.
Five Gentle Ways to Be More Active at Your Own Pace
Gentle movement can look different for everyone. I share five flexible ways to be more active while respecting chronic illness, limited energy, pain and the need for pacing and rest.
Hobbies for Couples in there 40s To Take up
I’m in my 40s, hubby in his 50s, and our children are getting older (2 are adults), we’ve recently been talking about what hobbies we can try together for when the kids (our 2 younger kids) are fully grown. At the moment all our hobbies revolve and involve our kids, family hobbies, but what happens when they are grown and don’t want to be involved, or when they move out etc.
Five tasty fruits with a range of nutritional benefits
Fruit has always been good for us, but alongside the odd apple strudel or strawberries and cream, the general population aren’t eating enough of it. For example, in America, a CDC study revealed that only one in 10 adults meet the federal recommendation for fruit intake, which is for most people to eat 1.5 cups of fruit each day. The same applies in the UK, with the vast majority of people not having their five a day.
9 Gentle Ways to Care for Mature Skin
A gentle mature skin care routine for real life, with simple ideas for cleansing, moisturising, sun protection, rest and noticing important changes.
3 Ways to Increase Workout Intensity Safely
Three practical ways for regular gym-goers to increase workout intensity through cardio, strength training and intervals without rushing progress.
7 Ways to Get More From Your Workouts
Practical workout tips for warming up, strength training, nutrition, motivation and recovery, with simple ways to get more from every session.
How to Sleep Better: 5 Practical Tips for Better Rest
A good night sleep is incredibly important. Fall short and it can take an immediate negative effect on your brain function, hormones, daily performance, and even weight. The amount of sleep you get reflects on your ability to concentrate and interact with others, which means being sleep deprived is a pretty miserable existence. You need healthy sleep to leave you emotionally balanced, mentally sharp, and full of energy all day long. Here are a few simple ways to help you sleep better:
How to Care for Your Body and Mind With Chronic Illness
The world we live in hopefully offers us enough to cover our basic human rights but taking care of ourselves beyond that is pretty much on us. We are healthiest when our body and mind are in great shape, and when we try to consciously ensure they’re both okay, we will notice the difference in almost every aspect of our lives.
5 Early warning signs of kidney disease to look out for.
Would you know the symptoms of kidney disease if they happened to you? Although the only way to be 100% sure if you have kidney disease is to be tested, there are five early warning signs of kidney disease that you can look out for. It’s important if you are experiencing any of these symptoms that you discuss this with a healthcare practitioner, such as there don’t tend to be any symptoms of kidney disease at an early stage – due to this, many people are unaware of their condition until it is advanced. By informing you
Why My Stomach Might Feel Bloated and What I Would Consider
In revisiting my post about bloating, I focus on comfort rather than a flat stomach. I explore possible causes, manageable changes and when I would seek medical advice, drawing on NHS guidance instead of promises about detox drinks or quick fixes.
Become a Skin Care Rockstar
When you look in the mirror, what do you see? Are you loving your skin? Or do you see a spotty, tired looking face? Have you tried every cream in the shop, only to make things worse? Chances are that you need to dive into the specifics of your skin, your heritage, nutrition and your circumstances. Your skin is screaming for a change in skin care routine, and luckily, there are enough resources online available to help you out. I’m here to share a great one I stumbled upon myself.
Family Planning - Choosing The Right Contraception
There are many different types of contraception, ranging from hormonal to non-hormonal to even permanent options for family planning. With so many different types available, it may be overwhelming choosing the right type of contraception for your situation. In the following article, we will explain the most common forms of contraception and why they might be suitable for you.
The Key To Healthy Eating: Grow A Garden That Can Feed The Family
Wouldn’t we all like to spread out paycheck a bit further, and get a bit more for our money, especially when it comes to feeding the all the hungry mouths in the family. Well, if you’ve got a bit of garden space, even something tiny, why not grow your own vegetables and fruit to add to your family’s diet? It helps to ensure that your diet is interesting, high in fibre, and varied, but it also encourages the kids to get involved, and it’s a great tool for teaching about nutrition and diets. Here’s a few hints and tips for how to create the perfect garden to feed you and your family.
Focus on high-calorie food
Essential Tremors What to Avoid
Essential Tremor is a benign condition that makes everyday tasks difficult. The characteristic of essential tremor is that in most cases it is present in the hands. From writing to trying to put your contact lenses in, everything becomes a challenge. There are cases where it is present only in one of the hands, but for my son, it's present in both. Essential tremor in hands is present only when the person is active, but they are gone when they are sleeping or taking a rest.