Brassed off; Signs and symptoms of fatigue

How often do you hear "I'd love to meditate but it's not for me"

“Let food be thy medicine, and medicine be thy food, ”spoken by the Greek philosopher Hippocrates over two thousand years ago. How true it is. Yet in modern times so many people have forgotten about the importance of good nutrition and how food can be a ‘medicine’ for our bodies.

Sleep plays an important role in both our physical and mental health. Getting enough sleep helps reduce stress, improve memory, lower blood pressure, maintain a healthy weight, improve your mood and lets your body heal.

While bolstering your immunity is easier said than done, several dietary and lifestyle changes may strengthen your body’s natural defences and help you fight harmful pathogens, or disease-causing organisms.

When you have a Chronic illness you may find it a struggle just getting out of bed in the morning, climbing the stairs or standing up to cook a meal – let alone thinking about adding exercise into your life. So, change your way of thinking. Instead of using the word EXERCISE – use the word MOVEMENT instead.

A lot of us will think moving only plays an important part in our physcial attributes such as strength and endurance however it actually plays a major role in emotions, learning and relationships. A study has shown that movement can increase productivity by 15%, making people more active at work and in every day life.

We’ve all been there – feeling stressed, our heart beating, our mouth dry and our stomach churning. Whether it’s short-term stress which gives you a burst of adrenaline and energy, or whether it’s something more prolonged and troublesome, stress is part of our lives.

Pacing involves taking that break before you need to so that you have a balance and pattern of activity throughout the day, allowing you enough energy to enjoy gentle activity or family time near the end of the day.