We hear about Core Strength and how it is important for a strong body but do you know what the Core is and how to strengthen it? Do you know why you need it? Your Core is more than just your Abs Your Core is made up of muscles in your abdomen, pelvic floor, lumbar spine and hip flexors and hip abductors. It is surrounded by the abdomen, pelvis, lower back and diagphram so the term ‘Core’ shouldn’t be confused as just your ‘abs’.…
Recently I wrote about my October Overhaul in the post ‘Could you do a radical declutter of your life? I wrote about using October to Overhaul all areas of my life. Keeping what brings me joy and letting go of what doesn’t. Getting back…
When I first started writing this post I was writing from the perspective of how pets can improve our health and well-being. However, when I looked at the reasons, I realised that humans can also provide the same benefits – it’s all about connection.…
Our health can sometimes prevent us from achieving our goals and living our best life. But it doesn’t always have to be this way as my next guest has proven. In Episode 3 of Conversations with Women Living Well After 50, I’m delighted to…
Self Isolation and Social Distancing have become the normal way of life at the moment as we combat the spread of the COVID-19 Virus. There has also been panic, chaos and increased stress and anxiety surrounding us. So how do we cope? What processes…
Zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. Isn’t that a fantastic goal and I’m taking part in helping to make that happen. During June 3 – 9, the National Breast Cancer Foundation is challenging the men and women of Australia to GO PINK in…
What a great response to Week 1 & Week 2 of #ActiveApril. We are half way through the month and I’m loving the enthusiasm from those participating. Week 1 The focus during my Facebook Live Videos was on learning the benefits of exercise, how…
It is almost December and already the feeling of Christmas is in the air! Shopping centres are decorated and Christmas music is playing. I have even seen Santa and we aren’t finished with November yet! With this feeling I’ve also noticed people looking stressed…
Last Thursday, I felt strange. I had started my day with Day 8 of the 30 Day Yoga Challenge with Adriene through YouTube. It was a ‘Moving Meditation’ which I hadn’t actually done before. Holding poses for a little longer and trying to clear…
Do you have Type 2 diabetes? It becomes quite common as we age and sometimes we aren’t even aware that we have it. However my next guest in the Over 5o & Thriving series, discusses ways we can avoid or reverse Type 2 diabetes. …