Self-Care Ideas for High-Stress TimesThe Coronavirus outbreak is affecting people in different ways. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed, now is a great time to take a little time for self-care. We've put together this great list of activities you can do at home, or in the backyard. Hopefully they'll help you feel a little better during this uncertain […]
A Guide to Eating Well During Self-IsolationWhilst we all have a lot on our minds right now, taking some time to consider your plan for eating well during self-isolation is an important activity. Meal Planning This is one behaviour that sets you up for balanced eating, isolation or not! However if you happen to find yourself confined to your house or […]
Keeping Healthy While Working from HomeIf you’ve recently found yourself working from home, you might be feeling a bit out of place. With your routine off, it’s easy to let healthy practises like exercise go out the door. However now more than ever it’s important to eat well and keep active for a healthy immune system. So, here are our […]
7 Ways to Practise Mental Distancing During A CrisisFeelings of stress and anxiety stemming from the coronavirus outbreak are understandably on the rise. Even if you have no symptoms, there’s no escaping thoughts of the virus when it’s the topic of every conversation and the focus of every news story. The Mental Toll of a Crisis It’s normal to feel a lot of […]
Lose Weight for Better ImmunityIt is now general knowledge that obesity has an effect on various other diseases including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, cancer, sleep apnea and more recently, fatty liver disease; however, did you ever think that obesity could affect your immune system? Recent studies in humans and animal models affected by obesity have shown […]
How useful are zinc lozenges for stopping colds?Catherine Saxelby investigates the actual health benefits of zinc lozenges on the common cold.
