Where to Turn to? The world of nutrition can seem like a complicated place. There are lots of different theories about what to eat, and big companies with big voices pushing one agenda or another. It’s hard to know who to trust – and what to. Today I want to offer you some guidance on …
Simple Stress Reducing Tips You probably already know that stress is not a good thing for your body and soul. Perhaps you have even had suggested to you that you should work on a stress action plan to reduce it. In theory, destressing should be as simple as breathing out, but in practice – and …
Could self-compassion be the key to what holds you back with your health goals each New Year? In the pursuit of better health, we often focus on the physical aspects – diet, exercise, and sleep – while neglecting a vital component: our emotional wellbeing. You might already appreciate this conceptually but here’s an important question …
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Good Health Begins as a Thought! Book Here Achieving long-term health and energy is a balancing act. Quite simply, what you put into your mind may have as much of an impact as the food and supplements you feed your body. Many studies have been conducted on the mind-body connection. What we know for sure …
Imagine if you did what You Love…..Everyday! If someone had of told me this time last year I would be Businesswoman of the year in STEM category for Network Cork I really don’t think I would have believed it! Yet here I am having won Network Cork Business woman of the Year in STEM Professional …
Understanding Your Health is the Key to Preventing Ill Health When we think about our health, it is important to remember that health is not just about the absence of disease but also about the presence of positive vitality. Health Promotion & Prevention has long been a passion of mine and is the reason why …
Kindness This blog was inspired by a beautiful person who asks me all the time, Why do people say things they don’t really mean? What is Kindness? I believe the truth of kindness lies in communication. Communication is key to everything really & yet we don’t communicate properly at all. Some people will assume others …
IBS What is IBS? IBS is defined as recurrent symptoms of abdominal pain and changes in stool consistency. Some people with IBS will experience diarrhea while others may have constipation. Sometimes individuals experience both diarrhea and Constipation. Some foods may trigger a flareup of these symptoms however IBS is not thought to be caused by …
The Impact of Stress What is Stress Stress should not be viewed in a negative context. We all need to stress to stimulate and develop ourselves. Our internal reactions are what determines the response not the actual stressor. Stress arises as a maladaptation response to stressors. Internal reaction is individualised and we all experience it …
Cholesterol To understand Cholesterol and its role in Cardiovascular Disease let’s take a look at the role of lipids and fatty acids in our bodies. Lipids Lipids are made up of several different types of compounds. Liver and adipose cells synthesise lipids from glucose or amino acids through lipogenesis which is stimulated by insulin. Lipids …