Personal Trainer Sonia Garner navigates the divide between healthy and unhealthy choices Unhealthy Habits You May Not Realise You Have The term ‘Healthy’ is a word thrown around and can mean different things to different people. Maybe you have an idea in your head about what this looks like for you. But how about the … Read more
The best time to have your morning coffee is between 10-11 AM, according to experts. This is because of the natural rhythms of your body’s cortisol levels. Cortisol is a hormone that helps you feel alert and awake in the morning. Levels of cortisol naturally peak between 7-8 AM when you first wake up Drinking … Read more
Psychobiotics is an exciting new science that could lead to radical new treatments for sufferers of obesity, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, rheumatoid arthritis and even Parkinson’s disease. So what exactly is it? Psychobiotics is a term used in research projects to refer to live bacteria that, when ingested in appropriate amounts, might offer mental health and … Read more
A commonly neglected part of the body is the neck. It supports our head and suffers from poor desk posture. We hold tension here because the muscles can become tight if strained, or if the shoulders hike up. This causes a constant state of contraction which builds up tension. HERE’S WHAT TO DO: 1. Lie … Read more
Self-help books regularly tell us it’s possible to ‘think yourself happy’, but it appears there may be a simple hack to achieving this – and all you need is a pencil. Researchers from the University of South Australia have found that simply holding a pen or pencil in between your teeth, effectively forcing your facial … Read more
Wrists and hands are commonly neglected parts of the body. Here are some suggestions for making them stronger: “From typing and texting to press-ups, we put a lot of strain on our wrists and hands, yet rarely strengthen the muscles,” says Kira Mahal, who runs MotivatePT in London. Kira recommends these three easy exercises.: Squeeze … Read more