Yesterday at the supermarket, I came across a child, who was about 8-years-old. She was lying on the floor flailing her arms and legs yelling “I want a chocolate bar.” I could have predicted the outcome. The child continued to scream until mum put a chocolate bar in the cart. The crying ceased instantly. As […]

Our skin ages for both chronological and environmental reasons. Increased age, poor dietary choices, exposure to pollution and other environmental factors causes lines and wrinkles to become more visible. Wrinkles are the “bug bear” of nearly every woman I know with major contributing factors to deeper lines and wrinkles including skin that is thinner and […]

Your healthy functioning body is the most valuable material asset you possess. It’s the first thing of value given to you when you enter this world and you owe it to yourself to value it and increase its functioning value. Today I will give you 4 keys to progressively creating a healthy body and life […]

PART 1 of a 4 Part Series We’ve all had it at some point in our lifetime.  We’ve all enjoyed it.  We’ve probably all craved it and sometimes WAY more than less!  I’m talking about sugar! It seems everywhere we look these days sugar is getting a bad rap.  Is it REALLY that bad or […]

Food and Mood are definitely connected. How often have you had an argument with your partner? Or been stressed out with deadlines at work? Or even just had “one of those days!” I know I have and food has become your comfort, your one little friend that you can always turn to e.g. that packet […]

As a Health Coach and Lifestyle Educator, the practice of gratitude, no matter how small, forms part of a client’s coaching outline with me.  The practice of gratitude as a tool for happiness has been in the mainstream for years. Long-term studies support gratitude’s effectiveness, suggesting that a positive, appreciative attitude contributes to greater success […]

Valentine’s Day is a day to treat our loved ones (and ourselves), but somehow the treat of choice has become chocolates or lollies or both. While the media (and chocolate-makers) would have you believe that a piece or two of chocolate is good for you, trust me: the chocolate that comes in the box with […]

If stress is starting to run you ragged, take heart. There are some easy ways to keep it from overtaking your day. No. 1: Breathe Deeply This simple strategy is a powerful stress fighter. It helps you: Lower stress hormones Lower your heart rate Bring down your blood pressure Here’s how to do it: Sit […]