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“Your mind is your instrument. Learn to be its master and not its slave.”

– Some yoga wisdom from an unknown master (tell us if you know who it is)

“Yoga is a way to freedom. By its constant practice, we can free ourselves from fear, anguish and loneliness…”

It can be hard to find the time to get to the gym, particularly if you have kids.

We are all aware of the obesity epidemic in this country, and of the sad reality that a large number of those affected are children. Whether you feel that both you and your children should become more active for health reasons; or simply that it would be a fun and positive way to spend quality time together, why not include them in your exercise routine?

When considering fitness for children, it is important to emphasise activities as fun rather than simply hard work. Make enjoyment the priority!

“The challenge, and the opportunity, that yoga presents to us is the possibility of breaking the conditioning cycle. We do this by becoming aware of the depth and pervasiveness of our patterns and, at the same time, by working to change them. True transformation begins at the moment that we become aware of our actual condition.”

What I am about to share with you is quite profound and goes back to one of my first blogs on emotions the missing link. I am now more convinced than ever!

A deficiency in Omega- 3 which can be easily caused by bad eating habits will affect our cholesterol levels, heart, emotional well being and focus.

Learning about your oral health and seeing a dental professional is an important part of your road to perfect health. Education and a trusting relationship with your dental team make all the difference. Dentistry, that not-so-sexy word, then becomes evocative of a certain cleanliness and confidence, a sense of ownership of your own health and only encouragement and support from those trained to look after you.

Chances are, if you’ve ever set foot in a gym, you’ve heard someone talk about protein supplementation. So what are protein supplements and what are they used for?

Did you know that a study called ‘The A to Z weight loss study’ was done comparing the low carbohydrate Atkins diet, the low-carb Zone diet, the low-fat, high-carb LEARN diet and the very high-carb Ornish diet.

I just recently did a cleanse. It was a 10 day program with herbal capsules and a strict diet. That meant doing without all the things I have grown accustomed. Tea (sweet tea with milk), sugar, carbs, alcohol basically everything except fruit and veggies.

This fantastic workout targets strength, endurance, aerobic fitness, stability, balance and will power! It will challenge your whole body and push you to the limit (in a good way!).

Studies in the last 30 years show that high levels of the amino acid homocysteine can lead to a higher risk of heart disease.