The past decade has seen a massive increase in home working. This comes with the rise in popularity of internet businesses and as more employers recognise the benefits of flexible work conditions. Culturally, younger generations are even being prepared for this, as students now are commonly set up for independent study with strict deadlines. This … Read more
Protein is one of three macronutrients that is vital to effective functioning; along with carbohydrates and fats. Almost every cell in the body is made up of protein. So, not getting enough is a big deal. There is sometimes a concern that, without eating meat, it can be a struggle to get enough protein into … Read more
It is no secret that I love a good smoothie. In fact, I rely on smoothies a lot to get the nutrients that a hectic, busy lifestyle leaves me short on; being both vegetarian and a carer means that getting what I need can sometimes be a challenge. A chief one being fibre. Fortunately, there … Read more
The world of nutrition and the physical and mental reactions to what we put in our bodies is a complicated one. Truth be told, humanity is still developing an understanding of this and isn’t quite there yet. What we do know however is that what we digest affects more than just our physical wellbeing. Studies … Read more
We’re all so busy that balancing our own needs, and our health, along with everything else can be daunting. Having a quick, easy way of getting the body what it needs can feel like the only reasonable course of action sometimes. Smoothies are fantastic for this! So, when I was invited by Indigo Herbs to … Read more
It’s no secret that cycling is good for you. Regular physical activity does wonders for managing weight, keeping your heart at its best and aiding mental wellbeing. Bicycle riding is unsurprisingly one of the very best ways to get health issues under control and keep you fit and healthy, agreed Kitchen Home. Whether riding for … Read more
After taking a year off work and going on maternity leave, I had mixed feelings about returning to work. I was anxious, excited and worried, what if I’d forgotten everything I knew? It was a genuine fear, what If I don’t remember anything at all? What if all my work knowledge had gone to mush? … Read more
*This is a collaborative post. Science is amazing! We have the technology to accurately scan body composition (e.g. mass of fat, water, muscle and bone in the body, and how it is distributed) and bone density. We are able to precisely monitor this information and even check how it changes over time. What’s more is … Read more
The bathroom in your home can be a great place to retreat to when you want to relax. Water can be very soothing and therapeutic, and a soak in the bath can really help to relieve any tensions from the day. Here are some of the ways to make the most of your bathroom… Ensure … Read more