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SLP 299: Self Love Quicky – Embracing Real Food

In an era of fast-paced living, convenience-driven lifestyles, and an abundance of processed foods, we find ourselves distanced from the fundamental wisdom of our grandparents when it comes to food choices. Our ancestors thrived on real food, enjoying a diet that was unprocessed, wholesome, and sourced directly from nature. By understanding the significance of eating… Continue reading SLP 299: Self Love Quicky – Embracing Real Food

SLP 298: We Don’t Find Health In The Extremes with Steph Lowe

‘I certainly think that a lower carb healthy fat approach is essential for some people especially our type 2 diabetics, but I think we do not find health in the extremes. And that’s the problem with our industry and with Instagram and Tik Tok and 3 second reels. And where we’re getting our information from… Continue reading SLP 298: We Don’t Find Health In The Extremes with Steph Lowe

100NO 538: Longevity in Sardinia with Ivo Pirisi

National Geographic’s Blue Zones research may have brought just over a dozen of small villages some level of fame; however the entire island of Sardinia is not a Blue Zone. To really uncover what makes Sardinia so special from a longevity perspective, you really do have to go off the beaten track. And that’s just… Continue reading 100NO 538: Longevity in Sardinia with Ivo Pirisi

TWIW 206: Lack of sleep increases diabetes risk

This Week In Wellness researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, have uncovered a potential mechanism for the increased diabetes risk seen in those who do not get enough sleep.  https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230707/Research-uncovers-mechanism-linking-deep-sleep-to-blood-sugar-control.aspx https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S2666379123002197

SLP 297: Self Love Quicky – Essential Oils for Hormone Balance and Post a Hysterectomy

I received a question this week about which essential oils would be good to help with hormones and recovery from a hysterectomy. Whilst they are separate issues, there are crossovers so here are some essential oils and blends that are commonly suggested for hormonal support. You can use them in a bath, diffuser, aroma mist… Continue reading SLP 297: Self Love Quicky – Essential Oils for Hormone Balance and Post a Hysterectomy

SLP 296: There Is Wonderment In Staying Curious with Mary Martin

‘There are so many gifts that we can bring to the world with our creativity and our curiosity. And one thing I talk to a lot of people about is curiosity. It’s my favourite new word, it’s my word of the year and I always choose a word of the year… and curiosity about ourselves,… Continue reading SLP 296: There Is Wonderment In Staying Curious with Mary Martin

TWIW 205: Birth-control pills negatively impacts women’s stress response

This Week In Wellness a new study has shown that commonly used birth-control pills can negatively impact women’s stress response, in particular the ability to reduce their levels of the stress hormone ACTH when the stress has been removed. https://www.news-medical.net/news/20230707/Birth-control-pills-disrupt-womens-stress-response-study-shows.aspx https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0166432823002681

100NO 537: 93 year old fisherman Suli shares his longevity wisdom and love of Ikaria

Suli is a local fisherman who loves to dance. He catches up with his friends every day. He loves to fish, although he doesn’t do it as much as he used to. He has no plans to retire. He loves where he lives. He lives alone but he doesn’t feel lonely. He has lived a… Continue reading 100NO 537: 93 year old fisherman Suli shares his longevity wisdom and love of Ikaria

SLP 295: Self Love Quicky – Decluttering, Cleaning & Organising Your Space

Decluttering and organizing your space can be a refreshing and satisfying process. There is nothing better than that sense of achievement when complete. It can do wonders for our head space, and our heart mind and body! It has been proven that decluttering can support you to have better concentration, less brain fog and overwhelm,… Continue reading SLP 295: Self Love Quicky – Decluttering, Cleaning & Organising Your Space

TWIW 204: Sleep reduces brain benefits of exercise

This Week In Wellness research has suggested that middle-aged men not getting enough sleep won’t get the protective benefits of exercise, when it comes to their brains. https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jul/05/middle-aged-people-need-sleep-to-see-mental-health-benefits-of-exercise