Wellness and Lifestyle

Wellness and Lifestyle – April 06, 2023

Sleep is Important

While even experts haven’t reached a consensus explanation for why we sleep, numerous indicators support the view that it serves an essential biological function. From an evolutionary perspective, the fact that sleep exists in almost all animal species — despite the fact that it creates vulnerability and takes time away from feeding or procreating — is a strong indication that it is fundamental to well-being In humans, sleep appears to be critical to both physical and mental development 

Wellness and Lifestyle – April 06, 2023

Benefits of Reflexology

A study suggests that reflexology can reduce pain levels. Researchers at the University of Portsmouth found that people felt about 40% less pain, and were able to stand pain for about 45% longer, when they used reflexology as a method of pain relief. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 30, 2023

How does sleep impact Your skin?

During sleep, your body increases blood flow to the skin, which helps to nourish and oxygenate the cells. This can help to reduce inflammation, remove damaged cells, and improve the overall health of your skin. In addition, the body produces more collagen, a protein that helps to keep the skin looking smooth and youthful, during sleep. This is due to the fact that, while you were sleeping is the prime time that growth, hormone and other repairative hormones are released into circulation. If you are not getting adequate sleep, your body will not be producing and utilising these hormones as effectively as it should.

Wellness and Lifestyle – February 27, 2023

Uric Acid.

Dr. Casey Means, speaking with Dr. David Perlmutter on the discovery of how the elevation of uric acid in the body is a causative mechanism in the development of metabolic diseases, and one of the key links between obesity, diabetes, heart disease, neurologic diseases like dementia, ADHD, fatty liver disease, and more. Dr. David Perlmutter has written a book called Drop Acid (2022)this is an in-depth exploration of uric acid, a substance increasingly linked to many modern health issues, from obesity and diabetes to hypertension and stroke.

Wellness and Lifestyle – February 18, 2023

Gluten may not be your friend

Grains - especially gluten-containing grains - can cause problems affecting everything from digestion, mood, skin etc.  Gluten is a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye, and is what gives bread its stretch. Its consumption stimulates the production of a protein called zonulin in everyone who eats it. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – February 18, 2023

Gut Health - Research Now Proves That Gut Health Influences Overall Health

Hippocrates is noted to have said ‘All disease begins in the gut’ over 2500 years ago. Turns out her was right , as research now proves that gut health influences overall health, including mental health.

Wellness and Lifestyle – December 26, 2022

Studies reveal potential benefits of exposure to low temperatures and swimming in icy waters

  Researchers from Norway say there’s evidence that an icy swim may increase ‘good’ body fat and reduce the risk of diabetes. The review, published in the International Journal of Circumpolar Health*, analysed 104 studies looking at the health benefits of cold water swimming, paying attention to sample size and other limitations.               https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/36396152/

Wellness and Lifestyle – November 11, 2022

Collagen

Collagen, a protein naturally produced in the body, is also a popular supplement and beauty product ingredient that claims to improve the health of your skin. The marketing for collagen products claims they can improve skin elasticity, reduce visible wrinkles, and increase blood flow to the skin. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – August 15, 2022

Dry Body Brushing

Dry bushing is a body treatment that can be done in a professional setting and sold for at-home use. A firm dry brush should be used preferably in the morning, before showering or bathing. While dry brushing, use sweeping motions, always moving the brush towards the heart. The stroke should be light and intentional to not cause any irritation or damage to the skin. Do this daily to see positive effects in circulation and weight loss. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – August 15, 2022

Nail Health

Nails reflect our overall health, which is why proper nail care is so important. Here are some’ tips for keeping your nails healthy.

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 30, 2022

Burnout

Arianna Huffington learned the hard way as to what happens when you do not take care of your own well-being and ignore the symptoms of burnout .Two years after creating ‘The Huffington Post’ , she collapsed, breaking her cheekbone and requiring four stitches by her right eye due to severe exhaustion and burnout.

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 30, 2022

Exercise your feet using a tennis ball

Many foot-related injuries can be prevented by strengthening the feet. Muscles found in the feet and lower legs are used more often than any other muscles in the body. A simple tennis ball can be used as an effective tool for strengthening and rehabilitating your feet along with increasing stamina and reducing tightness and pain.

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 16, 2022

The Importance of Sleep and Your Skin

Turns out, beauty sleep is not a myth —it’s a core step in any anti-ageing skincare routine. That’s because as you unwind after a busy day, your skin, too, is powering down into regeneration mode. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 16, 2022

Eat Your Greens. 

Green vegetables are full of health promoting nutrients to keep you full of energy and feeling vibrant. Upping your vegetable intake can do wonders for your health and wellbeing and can go a long way in helping to prevent age related diseases. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – March 16, 2022

You Are What You Eat – Eat a Wholesome Diet. 

When it comes to fruits and vegetables, variety is the spice of life, but did you know that your diet could also have an impact on your skin? A diet lacking bright, beautiful fruit and veg and instead made up of processed foods high in fat in sugar could be contributing to dull skin, breakouts, or even the early development of wrinkles! 

Wellness and Lifestyle – February 04, 2022

Benefits of Polyphenols

Polyphenols are micronutrients that naturally occur in plants. They’re included in many supplements, though they’re also easy to get in your diet from foods like fruits, vegetables, teas, and spices.

Wellness and Lifestyle – February 04, 2022

Benefits of Phytochemicals

Phytochemicals are compounds that are produced by plants ("Phyto" means "plant"). They are found in fruits, vegetables, grains, beans, and other plants. Some of these phytochemicals are believed to protect cells from damage that could lead to cancer.

Wellness and Lifestyle – January 30, 2022

Protect Your Heart, Brain and Life with Sulforaphane

Sulforaphane is a powerful phytochemical that’s created when a cruciferous plant’s myrosinase and glucoraphanin compounds combine, through chewing, chopping, cutting, etc. The resulting sulforaphane tamps down the body’s production of free radicals, helping to block a number of the enzymes that can activate cancer cells. In addition to being full of fiber and rich in sulforaphane, cruciferous veggies are brain and heart-protective and are associated with a reduced risk of colon  and rectal cancer. They’re also credited with helping to protect against prostatic, endometrial and ovarian cancers – so when they’re referred to as superfoods, it’s no joke.

Wellness and Lifestyle – January 08, 2022

Treat yourself.

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Wellness and Lifestyle – August 15, 2021

STRESS, AND ITS EFFECT ON THE SKIN

Stress causes a chemical response in your body that makes skin more sensitive and reactive. It can also make it harder for skin problems to heal.If you, have you ever noticed that you break out more when you’re stressed, this is because stress causes your body to make hormones like cortisol, which tells glands in your skin to make more oil.

Wellness and Lifestyle – August 20, 2021

HARD WATER VS. SOFT WATER: HOW YOUR WATER REALLY AFFECTS YOUR HAIR

  Wondering about hard vs. soft water for hair? We’ve all heard the terms “hard” and “soft” water before, but if we’re completely honest—we had no idea what it meant until recently. How could a liquid like water feel hard? Does hard water damage hair? What makes water soft and how does that affect your hair? We don’t know about you but, hard water for hair doesn’t sound like a beauty treatment we’d want to try.What is hard water?Contrary to what it sounds like, the name hard water doesn’t have anything to do with the way the water feels. Water is hard when it has a higher than usual concentration of minerals, primarily calcium and magnesium carbonates. Water can become hard naturally as it picks up minerals from rocks as it flows through rivers, streams, and wells.While hard water is generally thought of as safe to drink, cook with, and bathe in, many cities task their water treatment plants with filtering out as many minerals as possible. However, filtered water can sometimes pick up more minerals as it leaves the treatment plant and makes its way to your home through hundreds of miles of metal pipes.In Ireland we mostly have hard water. Interestingly hard water tastes nicer than soft water.Is hard water bad for your hair?Hard water doesn’t just sound like it’s bad for your hair—it can be.All the minerals and heavy metals in hard water can cause your hair to become dry, brittle, brassy, and dull. Your scalp can also get flaky and itchy, too.

Wellness and Lifestyle – July 25, 2021

Sleep and skin health.

Good quality, restorative sleep is also crucial for the nightly cellular repair, regeneration and immune function. Every night, we go through repeated cycles of two distinctly different sleep phases: Rapid Eye Movement (REM, when the most active dreaming happens) and non-REM sleep (NREM, the deeper sleep). During NREM, blood flow is directed from our brain and body core, more towards the body’s periphery including the skin. Thus, a restorative hormone flow is established, and cellular repair is enhanced.Sleep deprivation on the other hand is known to contribute to systemic inflammation, even after a short period of only a couple of weeks, as research has shown. In fact, sleep deprivation is thought to increase all sorts of age-related processes as well as chronic health problems.

Wellness and Lifestyle – July 25, 2021

Should you be taking a collagen supplement?

Collagen. It’s one of the essential building blocks of healthy skin and many other parts of the body like our hair, nails, and bones. It gives our skin its structure, strength and elasticity, and that’s what forms the scaffolding of the skin – the supportive base that provides us with the lift we need for a plump, vibrant complexion. Unfortunately, however, optimum levels don’t last, and once we hit 25, production starts to slow down – inducing a loss of elasticity, firmness and luminosity. When collagen breakdown begins, the skin gradually loses that scaffolding, and it starts to look frail and collapses more easily into folds. While we can’t prevent these changes, there are things that we can do to slow them down. 

Wellness and Lifestyle – May 16, 2021

Sun facts!

Sun beds should be banned!! Using a sun bed before the age of 30 increases the risk of melanoma by up to 75% .Sun exposure does help the body produce necessary vitamin D, but be aware that the cumulative impact of unprotected UV exposure over the years damages the integrity of your skin . Numerous studies have linked overexposure to UV light with skin cancer . Look to supplements and natural sources of the vitamin in your diet, such as in cheese and eggs, or a supplement of vitamin D3 will ensure you keep your levels high. Even a few minutes of sun exposure on your forearms walking the dog or walking the kids to school provides the average individual with enough UV exposure to make ample vitamin D.There is no such thing as a healthy tan.