When I first started thinking about this blog, I was going to entitle it “Five Reasons to Sleep” and then discuss five benefits of a good night’s sleep. However, when I started to think about it, I realised that there is really only one reason to sleep: to keep alive! Every single creature on earth … Continue reading One Good Reason To Sleep
What does a honey-bee have to do with epigenetics?
Did you know that queen bees and worker bees are genetically identical? They have identical DNA. So what makes them so different? What makes the queen have a larger body, live a longer life and be able to lay thousands of eggs while worker bees are smaller and sterile? It’s all in what they eat! … Continue reading What does a honey-bee have to do with epigenetics?
Is Loneliness Killing You?
“I’m falling apart right in front of your eyes, but you don’t even see me.” Invisible Good relationships not only keep us happier, they also keep us healthier. Loneliness, on the other hand, results in a decrease in brain function, a decline in health and a shorter lifespan. The Harvard Study of Adult Development The … Continue reading Is Loneliness Killing You?
Vaccinating your child?
I’ve always avoided this topic because it is so emotive and controversial and if you are looking for answers as to whether or not you should vaccinate your child, I’m afraid this is the wrong place to look. In my personal view, it is not a question of whether or not it is best to … Continue reading Vaccinating your child?
Berry crumble
RECIPE: – My 10-year old daughter and her cat, Cleo, have made another cookery video for you. This is a regular breakfast in our house but equally delicious as a dessert. It is loaded with antioxidant rich berries as well as all your ‘good fats’ in your seeds & nuts. It is also really quick … Continue reading Berry crumble
What we know matters, but who we are matters more – Brené Brown
Are you one of those people who thinks a lot about health? Who is always trying to read more and learn more about healthy living and how best to help yourself? Are you always following the latest research, currently ‘eating keto’, drinking bullet-proof coffee or ‘drowning in green juice’? Yet somehow you still don’t feel … Continue reading What we know matters, but who we are matters more – Brené Brown
