When you don’t think you’re stressed but your body says otherwise
When I talk to people about stress, there are those who tell me outright they are stressed and those who tell me that they’re not. For those who say they’re...
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What is stress actually costing you?
Think back to the last time you felt truly relaxed. Can you remember how it felt? Now, contrast that with a moment of high stress – your heart racing, mind...
Health & Wellbeing
Supporting healthy joints
Looking after your joint health becomes even more of a priority, the longer we spend on the planet. Joints are crucial to our mobility and if they start to become...
6 ways you’re unknowingly agitating your nervous system
Your nervous system is the silent conductor behind the scenes, orchestrating a complex network of responses that affect your entire being – from your mental state to your physical health....
5 ways to create more space in your day
In our bustling daily lives, finding moments of tranquillity can often feel more like a daydream than a practical possibility. Yet, creating more space in your day isn’t just a...
How the brain ages
The human brain is a marvel of complexity and capability, orchestrating everything from our physical movements to our innermost thoughts and emotions. As we age, this extraordinary organ undergoes a...
6 quick tips for boosting your Heart Rate Variability
Heart rate variability (HRV) is more than just a health metric; it’s a profound indicator of how well your body can adapt to stress and maintain physiological homeostasis (balance). This...
Selfish isn’t a dirty word. Here’s why.
Many of us have learned from a young age that selfishness is something negative. It is important we learn that the needs, wants and desires of others are equally as...
The lesser known factors that contribute to weight gain
When it comes to managing our weight, we often find ourselves circling back to the familiar touchstones of diet and exercise. Yet, beyond these more common paths are a host...
The hidden battle: understanding Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
By Jenny Brooks, Senior Practitioner at The Dr Libby Clinic. In modern life, where the pace rarely slows, the term “exhaustion” has been casually woven into our daily lexicon. Yet,...
How to reduce free radical damage
Humans stay alive through a process called respiration, meaning that we breathe in oxygen, and we exhale carbon dioxide. If you could see oxygen in space, it is two Os...
Mindfulness can fit into a busy schedule. Here’s how.
Amidst the daily juggle of tasks and responsibilities, the concept of mindfulness might seem a luxury, something reserved for those with the leisure to sit in prolonged meditation. However, the...
How do I know if I have osteopenia?
Unfortunately, it’s not something that is commonly tested for unless there are certain risk factors or clinical signs present that suggest investigations are warranted. Part of the challenge with this...
When you don't feel right but your blood tests come back normal
Blood tests play a crucial role in assessing our health and the “normal” ranges serve as guideposts to signal when something might be amiss. Yet, when do we have blood...
What drives inflammation in the body?
Inflammation is a term we often associate with pain, discomfort, and redness. Yet, beyond the surface-level symptoms, there’s a fascinating world at play within our body. A double-edged sword, inflammation...
Struggling to break bad habits? Try one of these 3 suggestions.
In our daily lives, we find ourselves effortlessly falling into routines and habits. Some of these contribute to our wellbeing while others diminish it. When the detrimental habits accumulate or...
The truth about ageing
As children we typically feel excited about getting older, with milestones like reaching the double digits and dreams of what the absolute independence of adulthood will be like. Then we...