ONE LIFE BLOG
Everything comes down to....
There is more and more evidence arising about how our gut bacteria not only is hugely influenced by what we eat, but more importantly - that our gut bacteria may be having huge influences on how we feel. Yes, that's right, whether we are happy, sad, anxious, depressed or otherwise 'not quite right'.
Making Choices
As the youngest child in a family of six, I can quite happily say I didn't take much responsibility for much. Why would I when I have a number of older caring people to look after me?? And although this trait has followed my gently into adulthood - I've also
Mindful Eating
....A couple of clients I have seen in the last week, commented on their issues with eating. They (I didn't think) were particularly bad, but clearly they weren't happy with it. It mostly related to 'binging' occasionally on junk food.
Eating mindfully is part of the Mindfulness trend – and it's benefits are significant.
Mindful eating has helped people lose weight, make better food choices, enjoy their food more, eat less in general and also creates an awareness of what emotions might drive food eating behaviours
Getting out of the Woods - Helpful tips for those recovering from Depression
If you have ever suffered from depression – or even from a tough period in your life – coming out of it can feel like you are emerging from a mental fog. It can feel strangely unfamiliar finding your feet or indeed finding a new way in the world. Chances are you don't quite feel the same person that you used to be.
How to Meditate - Meditation 101
There is increasing evidence about how meditation – in all it’s various forms – can be good for our physical and mental health. It’s reported to reduce anxiety and stress, help lift depression, balance moods, improve eating habits, help cope with grief, assist with managing chronic pain and can even improve immune function
An Attitude of Gratitude
Having an attitude of gratitude has been shown in research to have significant positive health effects on mental health and wellbeing. It's termed in different ways; finding the good, counting your blessings, seeing the silver lining.
Tips for Sleeplessness
The nightmare of insomnia. Most of us have been there at some stage in our life.
The amount of sleep that an individual needs varies, and often changes with age, but research suggests that sleeping too little (less than five – six hours) or too much (more than 8-10 hours) is hazardous to your health and increases your chances of stroke and developing metabolic syndrome among other things.