Health & Wellness
Let this be the year when you prioritize your well-being, both physically and mentally. Here you can find a wealth of information provided by our expert contributors to help you lead a healthier and happier life. Explore articles on nutrition and food to fuel your body, fitness routines to keep you active and learn about the importance of sleep and how to improve it. Delve into mental health topics to support your emotional well-being, get tailored advice on female health and find effective strategies for weight loss. The articles also cover therapy options, mindfulness and meditation practices, and ways to manage burnout and stress.
Did You Know Cannabis Based Medical Products Are Legal in the UK?
What is Medical Cannabis? Dive into the world of Cannabis Based Medical Products and learn more about how Cannabis medications work and the prescribing frameworks around it.
Gut Health 101 and Why Your Microbiome Might Be the Key to Everything
If someone told you the key to a better mood, clearer skin, fewer cravings, and even stronger immunity was in your gut, would you believe them? Most people think of digestion as a straightforward process.
Navigating IBS With Diet and Lifestyle
If you are diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), you are not alone. IBS is one of the most common gastrointestinal disorders...
Why Magnesium Is the Master Mineral Your Body Loves and Why You Should Be Taking It
If you’re looking to level up your nutritional intake or you’re already taking supplements, you’ll want to ensure magnesium is included...
Cracking the Cholesterol Code and What You Really Need to Know
When you hear the word "cholesterol," you might picture something harmful, like a villain lurking in your bloodstream. But the truth...
The No-Fluff Nutrition Blueprint to Lose Fat, Build Muscle, and Take Control of Your Body
Let me start with something simple: You don’t need another diet. Not another "eat clean" plan. Not another 30-day shred.
Feeding Through Five Senses to Reclaim the Lost Art of Mealtime Connection in Children
Once upon a time, mealtimes were sacred. Families sat together, passed dishes around, laughed, talked about their day, and shared more...
Understanding and Managing the Pieces of the Anxiety Puzzle
One of the most common reasons clients book to see me is linked to anxiety. Even if this is not their primary reason for getting in contact, it is often lurking somewhere in the background. That can often be a good place to start, as we all have times where anxiety is present.
Why Have a Health and Wellness Coach?
Chronic pain, stress, and anxiety are among the most common and challenging health issues that many people face daily. They can significantly impact one's quality of life, affecting relationships...
7 Ways HypnoBond Can Help You Redirect Your Emotions for Lasting Change
In a world where high performance is often rewarded over inner peace, it’s easy to lose touch with your emotional centre. You might look calm and successful on the outside, yet inside...
The Power of No But
I just wrote a song, something I do daily. Today, it was on the power of No But. I was in conversation with a dear friend of mine last week, and she used the phrase No But multiple times. Of course, as is my tendency, I said.
How Therapy Is Evolving Into a Preventative Mental Health Tool in 2025
For decades, therapy has primarily functioned as a response to crisis. People sought help when anxiety was unbearable, when depression halted daily life, when grief became immobilizing...
Are You Paying Attention to Your Child’s Friendships?
Have you ever stopped to think about your child’s friendships? Are they kind to their friends, and are their friends kind to them? Are these relationships healthy and supportive?
From Pressure to Peace and How to Keep Stress from Turning into Depression
Stress is a common visitor in our modern world. It knocks at the doors of CEOs and students alike, sneaks into homes, boardrooms, and bedrooms, demanding attention, disrupting routines...
The Sleep Lie and Why Everything You’ve Been Told About Rest Is Hurting Your Health
We diligently educate ourselves on diet and fitness, yet sleep, the foundation of well-being, remains a mystery to most. What if our lack...
Say Goodbye to Snoring with Myofunctional Therapy
Do you question whether you will ever experience a peaceful night’s sleep without snorting yourself awake by aggressive snoring?
The Science of Deep Sleep and 5 Keys to Transform Your Nights
In a world that glorifies hustle and productivity, sleep is often sacrificed in the name of success. But what if I told you that quality...
Sleep Better for Better Diabetes Care
Sleep is essential for everyone, but it holds special significance for those managing diabetes. Have you ever noticed how your breathing...
The Importance of Sleep for Business Owners
Sleep is often overlooked in the world of business, where long hours and relentless work are often glorified. However, neglecting sleep...
Sleep Optimization Is the Science-Backed Key to Elite Performance and Longevity
If you could take a performance-enhancing drug that improves your memory, focus, metabolism, and recovery without side effects, would you...
The Role of Hormones in Sleep and 4 Effective Ways to Balance Melatonin and Cortisol
Sleep is essential for our health and well-being, yet many of us struggle to get the proper rest we need. While stress, diet...
Why Most Health Advice Doesn’t Work for Women Over 30
It’s the millennial health paradox: Why do we feel older than we are? We were told 30 is the new 20, but for many millennial women, it feels like 40 is the new 65.
When Parenting and Perimenopause Collide and 5 Practical Ways to Feel More Like Yourself Again
You’re exhausted but can’t sleep. You snap at your kids and then feel riddled with guilt. Your brain feels foggy, your body is changing, and you’re wondering if this is just another stage of...
Why Menopause Is the Perfect Time to Go Vegan
Have you been interested in veganism but putting it off until you are “ready”? Menopause is a time of transformation, which can mean making lifestyle changes that matter, such as embracing a plant-based diet.
Why Expressive Arts Coaching Is a Game Changer for ADHDers
Living with ADHD often feels like inhabiting a kaleidoscope of thoughts, emotions, and expectations, one that spins faster in high-stress or emotionally charged environments.
The Unexpected Aspects of Sexual Abuse
Much like the victims, this topic doesn’t often get a voice, but it’s incredibly important to talk about it, shake the shame, take the...
Laughter Is Medicine and How Smiling and Silliness Can Support the Opening of the Birth Path
We’ve all heard the phrase “laughter is the best medicine.” It turns out that when it comes to labor and birth, that might be more than...
How Stress Disrupts Hormones, Blocks Weight Loss, and Speeds Up Aging and What to Do About It
If you're cutting calories, working out, and still not losing weight, chronic stress might be the missing piece.
How To Begin A Fitness Routine That Sticks In 5 Simple Steps
How many times have you said to yourself, “Today’s the day I begin exercising!” but somehow, you never do? Or you start, but after two weeks, the motivation fizzles. I’m sure you had the best of...
Rehabilitation Pilates Unlocks the Body’s Strength From the Inside Out
In an age where fast fixes and high-intensity workouts dominate the wellness landscape, Rehabilitation Pilates offers something refreshingly...
The Art of Pilates Instructing and the Importance of Experience
In recent years, group Pilates Reformer classes have exploded in popularity. Sleek studios, rhythmic playlists, and the allure of toned bodies have drawn crowds eager to experience this seemingly magical method.
5 Fundamental Movement Training Principles to Unlock Your Snowboarding Potential
Snowboarding is a high-intensity sport that demands a unique combination of strength, mobility, balance, coordination, and agility. Whether you're carving...
Marathon Day is Coming, and I’m Gunning For a PB – Here’s How to Fuel, Recover, and Stay Injury-Free
I’m not entirely sure when I became a marathon runner, but here we are, about to run my third marathon in just 2 years. This run is extra special because it is in my hometown, London, and I’m going all in for a PB.
6 Training and Eating Fixes for the Aging Athlete
Are you over 50 and still making fitness and nutrition top priorities in your life? Were you an individual or team competitive athlete...
Fuel for Thought and How Nutrition Shapes Performance and Mental Wellbeing
From brain fog during long meetings to late-night stress eating, many people experience how diet and mental health are connected...
How to Find a Therapist Who’s the Right Fit for You
Finding the right therapist can feel like navigating a huge maze, right? You want to find support, you know you need something, but you're not sure what that is. You want to find someone who will...
Healing Through Movement and How Obstacle Course Racing (OCR) Is Revolutionizing Trauma Recovery
We all know life can get overwhelming. Between work, relationships, and daily stressors, it’s easy to forget something essential for our growth: safety.
Empowering Movement and Transforming Therapy into Self-Sufficiency
This approach to therapy goes beyond treatment; it focuses on teaching skills that individuals can apply themselves. "Empowering" highlights how clients regain control over their bodies, while "Transforming Therapy into Self-Sufficiency" emphasizes that therapy is not about dependence but about enabling people to take charge of their own recovery and well-being.
How Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation) Supports Brain Wellness and Alzheimer’s Research
As science seeks new ways to support brain health and tackle neurodegenerative diseases, red light therapy...
Why Letting Go Feels So Hard Even When You Want To
Letting go is often depicted as a moment of freedom a breath of fresh air, a release, a deliberate choice. However, for many people...
Why Your Chronic Pain Won’t Go Away and The Hidden Cause Doctors Are Not Talking About
Chronic pain is a global health epidemic affecting millions and deeply impacting daily life. According to the Global Burden of Disease...
Exploring the Overlap Between PTSD and Neurodiversity
During a counselling session, my therapist asked if I was neurodiverse. At the time, I was somewhat taken aback by the question.
The Healing Power of Letting Go and Why Removing What No Longer Serves You Is Essential
Late last year, I needed to undergo a minor surgery. While surgery is rarely a pleasant experience, I felt it was necessary. I had to remove something from my body that, although relatively...
The Truths and Explanations of Light Language
What if you could speak a multidimensional language that provides healing, activations, messages, and guidance without needing to learn the language?
The Rise of Empowered Sobriety and Why Ambitious Moms Are Ditching Alcohol in 2025
As we step into 2025, a remarkable trend is emerging among ambitious moms: a growing movement toward sobriety not born out of desperation or rock bottom but from a profound realization that alcohol simply no longer serves us.
5 Simple Tips on How to Raise Your Vibration
Vibration has been commonly discussed in popular culture for a while. With phrases such as “good vibes only” and “they give me bad vibes,” you can see that people’s energy and how they express...
Is Plant Medicine an Option for You?
In this piece, I will describe the themes I experienced during my plant medicine ceremonies. Plant medicine ceremonies often involve dried, shriveled mushrooms that you chew and swallow without water.
How Reiki Therapy Can Help You Boost Your Energy Levels Naturally
In our busy, modern lives, it’s not uncommon to feel tired or emotionally drained. We often push through our days on autopilot, navigating work, responsibilities, and relationships without pausing to check in with our energy levels.
10 Small Things That Will Improve Your Quality of Life
Improving your quality of life doesn’t always require big changes; sometimes, it’s the little things that make the biggest difference.
How to Manage Hashimoto’s and Optimize Thyroid Health Naturally
Struggling with weight gain, fatigue, or brain fog and suspecting your thyroid may be to blame? Hashimoto’s thyroiditis is one of the most misunderstood autoimmune disorders, yet it silently...
The Crushing Weight of Words and Unpacking the Profound Harm of Weight Stigma
In a society obsessed with thinness, where diet culture reigns supreme and before-and-after photos flood our screens, a pervasive and...
Why Spring Is the Best Time to Detox Your Gut and Liver, and How to Do It Without Starving
This is a beautiful time of year, with fresh green sprouts coming up, the sun shining and warming the air, and everything seeming so alive.
5 Reasons Why Your Weight Loss Attempts Keep Failing And How to Finally Lose Your First 5 Pounds
Have you tried countless diets only to end up frustrated and right back where you started? You're not alone. As a registered dietitian...
7 Mistakes That Keep You Stuck in a Weight Loss Plateau
You think you’re doing everything right. Eating better, moving more, and staying consistent. Then, suddenly, progress halts.
Retire Your Dieting Career
We’ve been sold the dream of the "perfect diet," the magic formula that will finally unlock our ideal body. Yet, by the time a woman...
The Hidden Impact of Stress on Weight Loss and Muscle Growth
Stress is often seen as just a mental or emotional challenge, but its effects go far beyond how you feel. If you’ve been struggling to...
Why High-Performing Women Are Secretly Numb and What to Do About It
You are holding it all together, but at what cost? Behind the success, the strength, and the perfectly composed exterior is a quiet numbness that no amount of meditation or mindset work can fix. This is not just stress. It is a deeper kind of burnout rooted in your nervous system. It is time to stop performing your way through life and start coming home to yourself.
Exhausted With Life? – Maybe It’s Time to Stop Resisting Change
A reflection on why life can feel exhausting, and how embracing change, compassion, and presence can help us live with lightness, purpose, and joy. The other day, I came across a statement...
12 Holistic Ways to Reduce Stress, Boost Mood and Improve Mental Clarity
In today’s fast-paced world, especially during life transitions like perimenopause, stress can feel like a constant background hum, affecting everything from mood to mental clarity.
Juggling Life and Leadership Takes More Than Balance
This article, adapted from a chapter in Adjusting the Sails: Weathering the Storms of Administrative Leadership, explores a leadership truth too often ignored: It’s not just about balance...
From Overwhelmed to Anchored and Navigating the Elephant in the Room
There's an uninvited guest in our homes, workplaces, and even our bodies. This elephant follows us everywhere, growing larger with each news cycle, economic forecast, and political development.
Can Meditation Really Sharpen Your Edge? – 3 Techniques That Prove It
Imagine the clock ticking, the stakes soaring, and the pressure mounting. In those critical moments, mental clarity becomes non-negotiable. Whether you're an elite athlete facing a championship moment, a CEO navigating high-stakes negotiations...
The Burnout Epidemic and How Energy Healing Is Helping Professionals Reconnect With Purpose
Burnout is no longer a buzzword; it's a daily reality for many. From entrepreneurs and executives to caregivers and creatives, constant...
3 Ways to Bond With Your Twins
Bonding is a process that takes time. For twin parents, this can be a bit challenging due to many factors, from birth, hospital stay...
Most Coaches Are Teaching Against the Nervous System and Without Knowing It
Why subconscious, somatic, breath-led healing is the future, and what HypnoBreathwork™ unlocks that mindset work...
Could Parasites Be Negatively Affecting Your Health?
Have you ever wondered if parasites could be the missing piece in your health struggles? When most people hear the word “parasites,” they...
Empowering Lives Through Innovation as New Tools Redefine Diabetes Care
The landscape of healthcare is evolving at an unprecedented pace, driven by innovative technologies that promise to transform patient care.
The Gut-Thyroid Axis and Why Your Thyroid Needs a Healthy Microbiome to Thrive
The thyroid plays a critical role in regulating metabolism, mood, and energy but what many do not realize is that the gut and thyroid...
What is the Difference Between a New Year's Resolution and a New Healthy Lifestyle Change?
At this time of year, most people who have set New Year's resolution goals have fallen short or given up. However, this is not another...
It's Written All Over Your Face
Grandma was right when she said, “I can tell; it’s written all over your face.” According to the ancient healing arts, our faces reveal...
What Yoga Can Teach You About Sustainable Success That Productivity Hacks Can’t
You’ve mastered the hacks, but still feel like you’re running on empty. If high-achieving has become exhausting, yoga might hold the missing piece. Beyond poses and breathwork, it offers a philosophy for working and living in a way that’s truly sustainable – one that doesn’t sacrifice your peace for your productivity.
8 Ways Yoga Helps with Grief and Anxiety About Death
Do you wish there was a way to speed up the stages of grief or make the experience easier? Grief is a unique type of trauma that everyone...
Why a Yoga Retreat Could Be the Reset You Didn’t Know You Needed
Everywhere we look these days, we see ads for yoga retreats, friends posting pictures from yoga retreats, and flyers in coffee shops...
How to Use Yoga to Boost Focus and Productivity Even if You Have No Time
In today’s fast-paced world, focus and productivity often feel like fleeting luxuries: endless to-do lists, constant notifications...
The Mistake Most People Make When Starting Yoga And How to Avoid It
Yoga has captivated millions of practitioners worldwide, offering benefits that range from improved flexibility and strength to enhanced...
Is Hot Yoga Worth the Hype?
Hot yoga has gained a devoted following, with enthusiasts praising its benefits for flexibility, detoxification, and mental clarity.
Yoga-Inspired Vocal Warm-Ups for Public Speaking
She placed a hot mug of tea in front of me. I watched as the steam spiraled peacefully towards the warm overhead ceiling light.
Male Health
Fertility Equation and How Nutrition, Stress, and Sleep Are Rewriting the Male Reproductive Story
When it comes to starting a family, many assume fertility is primarily a woman's issue. However, growing research tells a different story that puts men and their lifestyle choices squarely at the center.
Bridging Science and Mental Health Through the Mind-Body-Soul Connection
What if the key to mental wellness lies not just in our brain chemistry or past experiences, but in the intricate dance between science...
When Mom's Not There to Call and Why Black Men Must Start Talking and Taking Action
There is no pain greater than losing a mother, at any age. I can personally attest to this. My mom died when I was 27 years old.
Testosterone Can Convert Into Estrogen in Your Body
What if everything we knew about testosterone therapy was wrong? What if behind you, feeling energyless, fatigued, and hesitant to make...
The Weakened Male and How to Reclaim Strength
Amongst our modern society, it is quite evident to those with the eye to see that our males are weak. Very few men are physically strong...
Midlife For Men Is Not A Crisis
As we move through the stages of life, that often-heard negative term of “midlife” crisis begins to float around. The crisis is thought...
The Importance Of Male Health In Fertility – The Other Half Of The Equation
Fertility challenges are often framed as a women’s issue. Society has conditioned us to think that when a couple struggles to conceive...
A Seeker’s Journey Through Anxiety
Before anything else, let me preface this by saying that I am not a medical professional. However, I have been a lifelong spiritual...
The Only Right Way to Grieve Is Your Own Way
Grief is not a linear journey. It does not follow a checklist, a timeline, or a structured path. It is messy, raw, unpredictable, and...
Turning Pain Into Purpose as Agi Wolan's Journey Inspires Healing Around the World
Imagine a life of movement, of learning and growing, dealing with scoliosis at a young age, becoming a Pilates professional, and then...
The Science Behind Why Sex Is Good for Your Body and Mind
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on depression, how it affects us, and how we try to manage it. And you know what? That train of thought led...
Transforming Pain Into Purpose Empowers You to Move Beyond Struggling and Serve Others
Finding purpose in pain requires a shift in perspective. Life has a way of challenging us in ways we never expected through experiences...
5 Common Depression Traps and How to Break Free
We all have days when getting out of bed feels slow, heavy, and resistance-filled. When the weight of the world presses down...
What Is Antenatal Depression? A Breakdown of Depression During Pregnancy
Your period is a couple of days late so you decide to take a test. After waiting a few minutes, you turn the test over and there are two...
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