Beating those winter blues We all understand how important it is to stay active for our wellbeing but winter has set upon us again and we all know how hard it is to get motivated to stay active in the colder months. All is not lost though. We spend a lot of time actually walking around the house whether we are cleaning up after the kids, cleaning the house, or even cooking meals. The exercise below works not only the glutes but the hip flexors, quads, and ham strings as well, that isn’t the...

Echinacea and chamomile are very appropriate during the winter months so I've decided to give them a quick run down on how amazing they are. So why not brew yourself a cup of herbal tea, sit back and enjoy some herbal reading!   Echinacea Echinacea would have to be one of my all time favourite herbs. The distinctive purple coneflower is a visual delight, and this incredible herb’s medicinal actions are wide and varied. Native to North America, there are nine species of echinacea,...

I see many clients run into trouble with being consistent with their healthy eating. I know it. I have been there too. One thing that helps keep people on track with their health goals is to batch cook on a weekly basis. By preparing healthy sides, meals and snacks for the week you don’t get caught out with nothing good to eat. Being organised with food is the key to healthy eating. Just putting aside 1-2 hours a week can make all the difference with how you are placed meal wise for the wee...