We may not have learned too much from the last recession, but one thing that appears to have stuck with us is the ability to stay fit and healthy without having to fork out for expensive gym memberships. Since the success of Ben Dunne and […]
As a self-proclaimed nutrition nerd, I have no problem admitting that I have a favorite nutrient. It is fat. Yes, that’s right, I LOVE FAT. Some people count calories in an effort to restrict weight gain. This often leads to food cravings, fluctuations in mood, […]
In my last article, Minding your Gut, I introduced the concept of the brain-gut connection and the importance of the gut microbiome for health. As scientific research evolves, we are learning more and more about the importance of diversity in the types and quantities of […]
Lack of focus. Stress. Anxiety. Depression. Those are the states, experienced by many, suffering of a continuously racing mind. A mind that is flooded by a stream of never ending thoughts that influence our mood, motivation and self worth – operating at the subconscious level, […]
We hear it all the time from doctors, health professionals, in the media and even from our parents/elders: “eat a healthy, balanced diet”, or “everything in moderation”. But what does that even mean? If I eat a salad for lunch and then a burger and […]
“Tús maith, leath na hoibre” – as an old Irish proverb says – “A good start is half the work” . And it’s no secret, that this Celtic Wisdom is widely applied by those, that are most organised, successful and the happiest people in the world. Repetition, […]
