Tips to Prevent and Control Diabetes
Diabetes prevention is as basic as improving your diet, becoming more physically active and losing a few extra pounds – it is never too late to start! Making a few …
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Diabetes prevention is as basic as improving your diet, becoming more physically active and losing a few extra pounds – it is never too late to start! Making a few …
In Part 1 I introduced you to the widespread issue of emotional eating. This impacts on the lives of many people for various reasons… This concluding part looks at recognising …
Emotional eating is about turning to food for comfort, stress relief or as a reward rather than to satisfy hunger. Most emotional eaters feel powerless over their food cravings so …
What you put in your body has a direct and enormous impact on how you feel and on your health in the short and long term. The food you eat …
You’ve read How To Balance Your pH Part I. Here I explain the best way to test your pH and show you how to re-balance it… As you know, you can …
If you are like a lot of my clients, you might be familiar with the term “pH” from science class or body cream and skin cleanser commercials. It stands for the …
Processed food, boxed, tinned and packaged foods are not the only things that contain chemicals and poisonous substances that affect our mind and bodies. We often forget or aren’t aware …
In Part 1 yesterday I introduced you to the widespread issue of endometriosis. It is a debilitating health issue afflicting millions of women. However there are effective natural treatments that …
Endometriosis is one of the most common health issues experienced among women, the symptoms occur in a large percentage of women of usually at reproductive age, and it is one …
Everyone wants to boost their energy and the focus for this article is on energy, or specifically, the lack of energy! Low energy and feeling fatigued seems to be part …
Dementia is a devastating disease for those who suffer from it and for those who have relatives or care for people with dementia. So how do we spot the early …
Most people don’t drink enough water and this is one thing that is simple to change and can make a significant difference to your health. It naturally raises your metabolism …
Why do we need a cleansing diet for the liver or to boost weigh loss you may ask? You may be wondering what the liver has to do with weight …
Globally 86% of all deaths are related to the cardiovascular system and problems with poor blood circulation. The fact is our blood vessels become more restricted as we age, this …
The menopause is a natural stage in life, it is not an illness but you might be forgiven for thinking it is! Over 50 years ago women did not suffer …
Is your use of technology (mobile phones, laptops, television, etc.) excessive to the point of addiction? Is it running your life? You are not alone in dealing with this – …
Can you help your brain stay healthy? The simple answer is yes! Research has suggested that combining good nutrition with mental, social and physical activities benefits in maintaining and even improving …
Meditation is about purposefully practicing in a way that flexes your mindfulness muscle thereby making you more in tune and mindful. It is a means of transforming the mind and …
Guided meditation is a powerful and truly effective way of making changes in your life. It can make a very real difference but do you know what it is and …
Organic, Natural and Health have all become “buzz” words and it can be confusing when you are trying to choose the best options for you and your family. It is …
I think everyone has heard of BPA but in case you haven’t or are not sure of what it is, let’s talk about BPA here and you will then understand …
Diet can influence your cancer risk in more ways than one and although a healthy diet isn’t the only solution to prevent cancer, research suggests it may help. A study …
Think of probiotics as the grass and flowers (they are living organisms) and prebitoics as the plant food, they are the indigestible dietary fibre that we get from food that …
Feel like you have overindulged or feel sluggish and bloated? Is your waistband a little too tight for comfort? These can be signs that your system is in desperate need …
The most common causes of muscular aches and pain are stress, overuse and minor injuries. This pain usually just affects a few muscles or a small part of your body …
Meditation is about purposefully practising mindfulness – it is that simple or that complicated! It flexes your mindfulness muscle making you more in tune and mindful. It is a means …
When we focus on what we have in our lives and what we are grateful for, it leads to an increased sense of well-being. Having an attitude of gratitude helps …
What you believe and perceive will create you – “As a man thinks so is he”. This will be your experience whether it is good or bad. Earl Nightingale said, …
Do You feel sluggish and bloated? Does your hair and skin look dull and lifeless? Is your waistband a little too tight for comfort? These can be signs that your …
Are you looking for life-long health rather than a quick short-term fix? For several years I had very challenging health issues and eventually got fed up of being ill and …
Implementing changes in yourself can be challenging , whether this is work related, lifestyle or diet related. Whenever I get my clients to make changes I am reminded about the …
The dreaded sore throats! Sore throats can be caused by a number of things such as allergies, dry air, pollution, colds, flu and even illnesses such as chickenpox and measles. …
Most of us are now heading full steam into summer and we should have months of warmer , drier and sunny weather ahead. This also means it is ice cream …
Sleep impacts every part of our lives, from our performance at work to our long-term health and mental well-being. Sleep is integral to your health and a few small changes …
Skin problems are a 21st century epidemic. Our modern diet and lifestyles are wreaking havoc on our digestive systems. Hippocrates stated “All disease begins in the gut.” Eczema is an inflammatory …
Male and female brains are different and for some great physical and scientific reasons…I’ve never read the book Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus. I never understood …
Eating raw food is healthy but, as with all things, this comes with a number of things to take into consideration. If you are looking for a one size fits …
Our bodies need fuel to function and food is our fuel. The type of food we consume can either help us or harm us, therefore each time we eat we …
It’s that time of the year when everywhere you look, magazine covers, social media everyone seem to be talking about weight loss and getting beach body ready. While I think …
The art of meditation Meditation won’t necessarily make your work and life demands less demanding but it will give you the ability to see clearly so you can focus your …
As a recovering perfectionist, I have come to the conclusion that it is the acknowledgement of our flaws, not our obsession with perfection that makes us better, more understanding and …
WatchFit’s exclusive interview with Expert Kerry Madgwick continues here. In Part 1 Kerry discussed the benefits of a holistic lifestyle and her book ‘Seven Steps to Optimal Health.’ In this …
WatchFit takes the opportunity to sit down with Theta Healing Expert and Vitality+K founder Kerry Madgwick. In this exclusive interview Kerry discusses the importance and benefits of a holistic lifestyle …
Mindfulness, do you feel like this is the new “buzz” word? I hear it all the time now on how we have to be mindful but do you know how …
Do we really know what we’re buying when we buy ‘healthy’? It is important to understand how labelling works, just because you are buying produce in the health food aisle …
In Part 1 of the article I spoke about what Chronic Fatigue is and how you can recognise this ailment. In this part of the article I will be telling …
What is chronic fatigue Chronic fatigue syndrome causes persistent fatigue with fever, aching, and prolonged tiredness and depression. If you suffer from Chronic Fatigue don’t despair although you may feel …
The only way is Organic If you are concerned about your health and toxic exposure then yes organic is the only option, although I would go beyond that and say …
How you begin your day will determine the rest of your day and lays the foundations for better habits and a more productive week. Have you ever wondered why some …
As March 6 – 13th is National Sleep Awareness Week, it’s a great time to talk about sleep and magnesium is my go to “miracle” for this. If you are having …
It is not only the food that we eat which can makie us sick… Studies have found that around 884 chemicals used in personal care products and most cosmetics are …
Holistic Therapy is looking at the client’s lifestyle, mind, body and spirit as a whole, rather than looking at and dealing with individual symptoms. It is about finding the root …
Have you ever given serious thought to the health of your digestive system? If you have, you probably know that our large intestine is responsible for making sure that we …
The liver performs many essential functions related to digestion, metabolism, immunity, and the storage of nutrients within the body. These functions make the liver a vital organ without which the …
Feel like you have overindulged, or feel sluggish and bloated and want to get back on track? Is your waistband a little too tight for comfort? These can be signs that …
Meditation is about purposefully practicing mindfulness in a way that flexes your mindfulness muscle making you more in tune and mindful. A means of transforming the mind Meditation is gaining …
The truth is, consuming artificial sweeteners is just as bad for you as sugar In fact, artificial sweeteners can be more harmful to your health. Sugar has been identified as …
Rates of cancer are rising and the statistics in 2012 indicated that half the UK population would get cancer in their lifetime. Now I don’t know about you but that is …
Smile! It’s free, contagious and good for you! Smiling has a positive effect on your wellbeing and we need to make more room in our lives for fun, laughter and smiling. …
In Part One I spoke about the benefits of Ginger, Tumeric, Wintergreen and White willow bark. Today I’m going to continue the article with more herbal pain killers and later explain why …
Looking for pain relief? You don’t have to resort to over-the-counter medication; you can count on plants and herbs. There are literally hundreds of plants that you can turn to …
Do you dare to dream big or are you realistic about what you can have? Unfortunately we are brought up in an education system and society that often tells us …
Why am I always tired? The reasons why you are always tired could simply be lack of sleep! However, lack of sleep may be the symptom for which there can …
What would you say if I told you most of your decisions are based on emotions? Emotions create action and movement and the rational side of the decision is to …
Email alert! Do you react instantly every time you see an email in your inbox or receive an email on your phone, stop what you are doing and reply? Would …
Happy New Year! Did you have a fabulous festive season and enjoy the excesses that go with it – all the eating and drinking? Well now it is time to …
If your body cannot adequately break down your food, guess what happens? Large, unbroken and undigested food particles hit your small intestines and create gas and bloating. They then move …
By caring for your environment and the planet you can make your life healthier. Answering these questions may help us understand how looking at our own habits can have an …
How you view what happens to you in life, whether you see it as positive or negative experience, is all in how you interpret it. It is an interpretation in …
The Sugar Tax has certainly raised some pertinent issues and, if nothing else, has got people talking about sugar and its impact on our health. However, in my opinion the …
Laughter is the best medicine! It can’t cure everything but it is a great form of stress relief and will certainly do more to help than harm! Go ahead and …
The case against cholesterol as a cause of heart disease has been crumbling steadily for decades, but there still seems to be a lot of myths around cholesterol. The biggest …
If you are like most people there are things you would like to change in your life. These could be anything from improving your health, wanting to be happier or …
Are vegetables healthier raw or cooked? There is no simple and easy answer to this as some vegetables need heat to bring out the best nutrients in them such as …
In part 1, we learned the importance of mindfulness and living in the present. Here, Kerry shares the techniques to living in the moment. Learn to focus and enjoy the present …
Living in the moment can take some practice but in reality all we have is this moment. The past is gone and the future is not here yet so all we …
Health benefits of Epsom salt Epsom salts have numerous health benefits as well as many other uses such as beauty, household and gardening-related uses, it has been used as a …
The power of cells Most people want to enjoy better health, people are living longer and want to look younger and enjoy their life to the full despite their age. …
The positive and negative effects of sleep The evidence for the health benefits of adequate, restful sleep is overwhelming, years of research shows that sleeping between 7 and 9 hours …
Exposing your skin to chemicals It is not only the food that we eat that is making us sick studies have found that around 884 chemicals that are used in …
What is anaemia? Anemia is a result of nutritional deficiency; it is a condition that occurs when there is a deficiency in healthy red blood cells that are responsible for …
Coffee dependency In the UK people consume 70 million cups of coffee a day. Most of us understand that caffeine is habit-forming but we may not understand the affects it …
As the colder weather arrives do you find that your skin starts to get dry and flaky? You need to pay attention to what you skin is telling you no …
What is Leaky Gut? Doesn’t sound good does it? Let’s explore what happens with ‘Leaky Gut’ … The lining of the gut becomes damaged and ends up looking like an …
Are you wondering how to survive that long haul flight? I think it’s safe to say that no one enjoys long-haul flights, but there are ways that you can be …
Do you struggle to eat healthily on holiday? Back in the day, I would happily forget everything I knew about healthy eating during my holiday – giving myself an excuse …