Very often women wait a little too long to get the help they need, no fault of their own, they are busy and prioritising themselves isn't always possible. The problem is that by the time they come to me, their lists are loooong!
"this hurts", "this is twingy", "I have an ache here", "I cant...
Often a diagnosis of Osteoporosis is coupled with some instability, weakness and possible pain, which is why Pilates is the absolute BEST place to start!
Step 1 - A Pilates programme will wake up the supportive muscles of the body. These are usually smaller and very...
Neutral pelvis is a cue that can be baffling if you are new to the Pilates method, but it can make a huge difference to your results, and will benefit you in a selection of ways...
SPINE - a neutrally positioned pelvis supports the health of the spine by distributing forces evenly and minimises...
I was having a chat with my hairdresser last week after noticing her wince in pain as she reached upwards to a shelf. She explained how it was an unfortunate side effect of her job - one that she has to "just live with"
And this is a common problem I see. Injuries, aches,...
Most of us care about our metabolism simply because it relates to weight management.
If it slows down, we gain weight. Right?
Right.
But the question is, has yours actually SLOWED down for good?
Well, let's start with the bad news...yes, post 40 your metabolism is probably working differently,...
In Midlife, most of us aren't eating enough of the protein that we so desperately need and this can have a knock on effect on our waist line for the following reasons
- Protein levels directly impact on your satiety (how full you feel).
- It is harder to digest meaning you are fuller for...
Stress. Anxiety. Energy. Pain. Cognition. Confidence. Fatigue --> All very real symptoms of menopause that are impacting a women's ability to function in her job.
Women in menopause are currently the fastest growing demographic in the workplace and with currently 700,000 midlife women on...
Inside The Mind-Body-Meno Plan we are in the midst of Blood Sugar Balancing month. One of the things we do is try to help each other with meal suggestions, batch ideas and lunches that we can take to work - all with the aim of keeping us fuller, reducing cravings and boosting energy.
- Mix 20ml...
Constipated...? It could be your pelvic floor.
We only hear about the weak pelvic floors, never the tight, but a tight pelvic floor is just as common.
Here are some signs that tightness might be a factor for you...
You hold a lot of tension in your body - often most obviously...
Sleep is a topic that comes up with my members a lot and rightly so, because without great sleep, the wheels fall off - we are less productive, less inclined to move, less likely to make good food choices, we experience more cravings and hunger, we feel less in control, our minds race and...
A pint in the garden looking a little different these days!
Getting enough water can be really boring so here are my top tips to making it happen
- have a tall glass of water before each meal
- pimp it up with cucumber or lemon
- get yourself a bottle you really like (love might be a bit bold,...
I’m sure you’ve heard the term “blood sugar balancing” and wondered what it's all about and how it might benefit you as a woman over 40.
In peri / menopause/ post menopausal women Chronic Inflammation is regarded as one of the primary risk factors for chronic disease and...
