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What is HAES: Does it promote obesity and is it healthy?

- 7 minutes to read

The Health At Every Size (HAES) approach might not be what you think that it is. HAES encourages exercising, learning about good nutrition and selection of whole foods, and it focuses on re-learning behaviours to support good health.

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Types of Brain Waves — Function, benefits and frequency chart

- 2 minutes to read

There are 5 types of brain waves - Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta and Theta. They assist us with mental activity, relaxation and sleep. Today we will learn more about them and find out which ones we should increase and which brain waves we should control and decrease at certain times.

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Gluten-Free Healthy Snack Ideas

- 4 minutes to read

If you are stuck for ideas for gluten-free snacks, worry no longer. Healthy gluten-free sweet and savory snacks can be made at home. Banana pancakes, fruit smoothies, popcorn or guacamole are fast to make with little clean-up time afterwards.

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How to stretch to stay flexible (with examples and instructions)

- 4 minutes to read

Stiff muscles are a “pain”. They restrict our movement and because of it we move around even less, which is the opposite of what we should be doing. It’s time to learn how with just a few simple adjustments we can stretch more effectively to relieve our muscle and joint pain and stiffness.

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Recipe: Roasted Chicken Thighs

- 3 minutes to read

Roasted chicken thighs paired with grapes and caramelised shallots – so delicious! Serve on a creamy pumpkin/potato mash and top with feta and rocket.

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What are benefits of meditation: Improve the quality of your life

- 4 minutes to read

Meditation reduces blood pressure and stress levels, anxiety, depression and research suggests that it can also help with irritable bowel syndrome and tension-related pain. But before we can achieve these benefits, we need to understand our behaviour patterns and how our mind works. This article reflects on some of the issues many of us are facing and how meditation might help put us back on track.

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Recipe: Piggy in the Orchard Sausage Rolls

- 3 minutes to read

These sausage rolls use gluten-free cream cheese pastry which gives a lovely crisp. Pork sausages can be substituted with any other good quality sausages that are gluten-free such as chorizo or chicken and fennel. Serve with a fruity chutney and watch them disappear off the plate!

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Let’s Talk about Multiple Sclerosis (Awareness Day)

- 6 minutes to read

Multiple Sclerosis is an autoimmune disease that causes disruption between the brain and the body. Symptoms can vary from pain and fatigue to vision impairment, chest and bladder infections, swallowing difficulties and issues with coordination. Today we will look into more detail if the condition can be managed through nutrition, exercise and decreasing inflammation.

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