Articles for Wellbeing as we age

Today I’d like to focus on a complementary treatment that not many people might associate with hormonal balancing and weight loss: Acupuncture. Sometimes I need to recommend other treatments than just nutrition to get the desired results, and I have already covered...

Having done damage to my knee ligaments recently, and been told you need to be at least 6 weeks on crutches, my first thought and worry was “How am I avoid putting on weigth during this period?” Just because I know what I “should” be eating does not mean that I am...

The recent article in the Lancet “Menopausal hormones: definitive evidence for breast cancer” (1) has scared a lot of women who have been taking HRT for a while and who have felt the benefits. It made me both angry, and relieved at the same time! 12 years ago, I was...

What exercise is best? If you are considering starting a new exercise regime, you might be overwhelmed with the number of options that are out there and might find it hard to decide which one is best for you. This can often actually lead to doing nothing! First of...

I’ve finished preparing my talk for the Library in Bray on the topic of Stress, and how stress affects our food choices and our mental well-being. April is Stress Awareness month and being aware of what stress actually is and how it works in our bodies is the first...

Is lack of willpower boycotting your weight loss efforts? You might blame lack of willpower for not losing weight, while underlying health issues, the wrong diet and old habits could actually be boycotting your weight loss effort. If you have issues with your weight,...

“Ah, go on, have a treat, you’re on holidays!” “I’m on holidays, I deserve this dessert” Does this sound familiar? Do you feel “entitled” to eat more sugary food, drink more alcohol and eat all those things that you wouldn’t eat or try to stay away from when you are...

TOP 10 TIPS FOR A MERRY HEALTHY CHRISTMAS! (Some can be applied all year round!) Tip #1: Stay mindful Christmas time is a time where we are surrounded by foods, everywhere you go you are offered Minced pies or Mulled wine. And yes, it is the time to enjoy it,...