How to Successfully Work From Home
With social distancing set to continue for the time being, home-working is now well established as the new norm. If you belong to the 60% of the UK population who’ve never worked from home before the pandemic, the shift in working life can be challenging. Working remotely from your colleagues can be isolating, increase anxiety and stress, and can impact upon your mental health. Read on for some top tips […]
How to Combat Inflammation
Inflammation is increasingly recognised as a factor in chronic illness. In this article we’ll take a closer look at inflammation and what happens when it becomes out of control. There are two types of inflammation – acute inflammation, which is your friend, and chronic inflammation, which is most definitely not welcome. Inflammation can be Useful When you hear the word […]
The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance
Do you have a sweet tooth, or reach for sugary treats when you’re stressed and your energy is flagging? If so, chances are you’re suffering from unbalanced blood sugar. In this article, you’ll find out why fluctuations in your blood sugar are bad news for your health. The Sugar Rollercoaster Every cell of your body uses glucose, obtained from […]
The Power of Fibre
While you’re busy concentrating on consuming plenty of the vitamins, minerals and antioxidants crucial to health, don’t forget about fibre. In this article we’ll discover the many health benefits of this often–overlooked part of your diet. What is Fibre? Fibre is contained in the carbohydrate found in plant foods. It’s the part humans are unable to digest. Most foods contain a mixture of two kinds of fibre, soluble and insoluble. Insoluble Fibre Insoluble […]