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Keeping a journal has a range of benefits for both physical and mental health, all backed by science. Here’s how to make it part of your daily practice. When you were at school, there’s a good chance that you kept a diary – a place to record your thoughts and...
We've been told that we should get up and go go go for the day. Yes we may eat lunch and take a couple of breaks but generally the culture of the day is get busy stay busy and wear it as a badge of honour. Well the research doesn't back that up in fact if you follow...
If you didn’t get the rest you needed last night, there are ways to course correct today While getting quality sleep each night is always the goal, sometimes life gets in the way and interferes with our shut eye. When it does, it’s important to have strategies that...
Nutrition Coach (yep that's me at F4L) A nutrition coach is qualified to provide nutrition plans and advice for the support of health and performance. This differs from being a ‘Nutritionist’ in that the scope of practice for a nutrition coach doesn’t include treating...
Boredom is a factor especially when stuck at home in lockdown. However, there are also other drivers for wanting food when it seems like it may not be an appropriate time but we want it anyway! In one recent study, individuals responded “appropriately” by drinking...
One definition states, "Wellness is the act of practicing healthy habits on a daily basis to attain better physical and mental health outcomes, so that instead of just surviving, you're thriving" Although I think it changes as various different stages of life there...
When it comes to human movement the feet are integral to how we move. Clearly they are our connection with the ground (when standing). Toes need to be able to move collectively or independently. Shoes are useful but on essential. Natural lifestyle coach Tony Riddle...
For thousands of years we have managed to breath to stay alive without giving the function of the breath a moments notice. Modern science has now caught up with those ancient wise ones who had already worked out the power of the breath. We were designed to breath...
As many of our social calendars are busier than ever, taking time to pause and recharge is more important than ever Prioritising down time can actually help you be more present when you are with others. If you were able to find new ways to switch off would you take...
It was a random decision but felt like the right thing to do. I was supporting my wife and we chose to commit to this thing together with a little help along the way. I haven't been a big drinker, yes I'm a real lightweight, particularly since running a marathon I...