Health

What is the Mind – Body Connection?

We often hear reference to the connection between the mind and the body. But what does this actually mean? The mind-body connection refers to the relationship between your thoughts, emotions, and mental processes and your physical health and well-being. It suggests that the mind and body are interconnected and that your mental state can influence your physical state (and vice versa). Historically, Western medicine has often treated the mind and body as separate entities, but this opinion...

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How to Energise – Physically, Mentally & Emotionally

Ensuring we enjoy greater energy in all aspects of our life is not just about being physically active. It's important to also focus on our mental and emotional health as well. Here are our top tips to help you remain active - physically, mentally & emotionally. Physical Energy: Get enough sleep: Aim for 7-9 hours of quality sleep each night to allow your body to recharge. Exercise regularly: Aim to move your body every day....

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Choc Brownie Bliss Balls

From the kitchen of Nutritionist Nereda Merrin, these nourishing, chewy and oh-so-satisfying snacks will give you the energy boost you need! Ingredients 2 cups cashew nuts (raw) 8 dried dates 2/3 cup desiccated coconut 1/3 cup cacao powder ¼ cup maple syrup Method Place cashew nuts in food processor or Thermomix and blend until fine (flour-like) consistency Add other ingredients to food processor or Thermomix and process for 1 minute until dough-like mixture created Measure out heaped...

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Why does exercise give you more energy?

We know it helps us to feel better, but we wanted to explore exactly why does exercise boost energy. Through our research, we’ve discovered the following reasons why exercise is linked with a boost in energy: Improved blood circulation: When you exercise, your heart rate increases, and more blood is pumped throughout your body. This enhanced circulation delivers oxygen and nutrients to your muscles and organs more efficiently, supporting their optimal functioning. Better blood flow also...

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mental balance

What is Mental Balance & how do we achieve it?

You may have noticed that we speak a lot about the benefits of exercise being not just physical, but mental and emotional as well. It is also the same with Balance, our topic of the month. Mental balance refers to a state of psychological well-being in which a person is able to maintain a stable and healthy mental state. It involves having a clear and calm mind, free from excessive worry or rumination, and being able...

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Why Balance is Important?

The focus of good balance is more than just remaining steady on our feet. We believe balance goes much deeper than just our physical body. We prefer to look at Balance in three different ways: physical, mental and emotional. These three elements all combine and have an important part to play in helping us to maintain our wellbeing. Good balance is essential for maintaining our physical health, allowing us to maintain stability and control over our...

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4 types of Exercise Essential for Women in Midlife

We’ve all heard about the importance of exercise but in midlife what we enjoy and what we need changes. Gone are the days of step aerobics and you may find that you no longer have the same energy for exercise as you had in your thirties. Your forties are often a juggle of career and family responsibilities, and regular exercise just keeps slipping down the priority list. Now in your forties and fifties, with menopause looming...

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Release tight hamstrings with these 3 yoga poses

Did you know that your hamstring is actually a group of 3 muscles running along the back of your thigh, connecting the pelvis to the knee? Many of us experience tight hamstrings which, under added pressure, can lead to strains and tears. Keeping hamstrings supple can greatly reduce the risk of these injuries. The tightness often results from activities that require stop-start movements (eg tennis, netball, soccer) or running. It’s important to warm up before any exercise...

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Nereda’s Bolognaise With Pulse Pasta or Zoodles

Serves 12 serves (3 x 4 person meals) Ingredients: • 500g lean organic beef mince • 400g brown lentils, drained and rinsed • 1 large brown onion, finely chopped • 2 garlic cloves, crushed • 2 tsp dried oregano leaves • 1 tbsp worchestershire sauce • 3 large carrots, grated • 3 large zucchinis, grated • 2 celery stalks, trimmed and finely chopped • 1 eggplant, finely chopped • 2 x 400g cans diced tomatoes • 500ml tomato passata • 1 cup beef stock / bone broth (salt-reduced or...

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