Healthy Living Resources
There’s a lot of new knowledge today about healthy living. Some of that knowledge confirms things we’ve known for thousands of years – like getting enough sleep and eating a healthy, plant-rich diet (see my separate page on Healthy Eating)
Some of what we’re finding out is the absolute opposite of what “everybody knows” – about exercise, about food, about industrial medications.
So here are some recent resources that you might find useful… And there’s plenty more good content on my blog.
Here are some of my key Healthy Living articles
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A timely and accessible Mindfulness refresher
Need some Mindfulness support via a professional online platform? It’s free too : )
All sort of programs including for sleep -
Articles | gut health | Health | Nutrition | recipes
Reflections on Mediterranean and low carb cooking
Need some inspiration to keep on track with healthy eating? Ideas to fuel your mind and body with flavour, texture and well-being
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There’s knowing – and then there’s DOING…
We’re humans, not robots. That means that “shoulding” ourselves on an action rarely works. Here are some tips on rewarding yourself well – a much more productive and guilt-free option.
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What’s my exercise regime?
Find your rhythm with the movements that work for YOU! Make it fun, easy, daily. See what I do.
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Convalescence – a natural path to healing
The rate of change in the world has put big demands on people – demands to do more, work harder and “soldier on” in the face of illness. Before there was a pharmaceutical industry – with it’s “wonder drugs” that prevented and treated disease – healing was the result of a process, not a tablet…
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Is there a drug to cure all, you ask, to kill those cancer cells and viruses? And improve your brain capacity as you age? Yep, exercise is it
I couldn’t believe my ears this morning when my partner suggested we might go for a walk this afternoon! He said he actually took notice of the first episode of ABC TV ‘s series How to Live Younger. Yep, a walk a day EVERY day makes a difference (in a study over 30 years). I…
Here are further links to some of the latest research findings
Every step counts (Jan 2024). You don’t have to aim for 10,000. Start with one and add on for well being results.
Short Bursts of Activity May Cut Your Cancer Risk (July 2023) So exercising hard for hours may not deliver the health rewards you expected.