10 ways to incorporate more movement into your day
It’s too easy to spend most waking hours sitting, with studies showing that some people spend an enormous 11 hours per day on their bottoms. Those hours tend to be...
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Dr Libby’s take on the protein conversation: your top questions answered.
Protein is having a major moment right now. You’ve likely come across advice pushing very high daily intakes. You may have heard that women over 40 aren’t getting enough. And you’ve probably noticed protein being added to just about everything – from...
Does eating organic really make a difference?
I’m often asked whether it is really necessary to choose organic produce. Particularly right now, with the cost of living soaring, it is understandable that many are trying to keep...
The importance of restorative sleep
Sleep is a biological human need—like it or not, we cannot function without it. Studies indicate that even moderate sleep deprivation has a similar impact to being under the influence...
Easily irritated? Here’s what could be causing it
When we get irritated, we tend to look externally for answers. We blame our particularly challenging day, the extra hour we spent stuck in traffic or our partner or children...
3 journaling prompts to ignite your practice
If you’ve been following me for a while, you’ll know I’m a big fan of journaling. It’s something I have personally done since I was a little girl and found...
Do you avoid discomfort? Here’s a different approach.
Nobody likes to feel uncomfortable. As humans we have a natural tendency to seek out pleasure and avoid pain. It’s a tendency that sees us living at full speed, rarely...
The true driver of your stress
The true driver of your stress – Here’s a hint, it’s not your boss, your family, money or your relationships! When you think about what stresses you out, what comes...
Why do you do what you do when you know what you know?
Most of the time, it’s not a lack of education that stops people from doing the things they know they should do to look after themselves. We all know that...
How to support your body nutritionally after birth
Physically, the process of growing a baby exacts a significant toll and this is not discussed enough. It can be physically and emotionally challenging to get back on your feet...
The dance between guilt and gratitude
If you’re familiar with my work, you will know that one of my suggestions for reducing stress in your life is to practise gratitude. This is because it’s impossible for...
5 ways to ease anxious feelings
When we feel anxious on a regular basis it can take a significant toll on our health, not to mention our quality of life. It can create a ripple effect...
Alcohol: how much is too much?
Many people knowingly or unknowingly consume too much alcohol, having come to rely on it as a wind down tool at the end of their working day. And since it...
How the average modern life impacts on your adrenal glands
When it comes to energy, vitality and many other aspects of your health, your adrenal glands pack a hefty punch. Only the size of a walnut, these two mighty glands...
Signs of stress and overwhelm that are often overlooked
Are the signs and symptoms of stress and overwhelm slipping beyond your notice? Ongoing stress can affect our body in myriad ways, but many people may not necessarily link this...
The challenge of prioritising our wellbeing
Over the years, I have noticed that – particularly for women – there is this drive to put everyone else’s needs above their own. For far too many women, things...
4 ways to kick your perfectionism streak
Have you ever felt the desire or need to be perfect, either in some area of your life or across all of it? Maybe you want your appearance to look...