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How Meditation Music Calms My Kids & I

November 7, 2018 No Comments

Hi Lovelies,

Hope you are well. Today I am sharing a breakthrough about how meditation music calms my kids and I daily. I discovered the amazing benefits of listening to meditation style music and the calming effect it has on my kids by chance one day. I had been stressed out and feeling frazzled towards the end of the summer holidays from school. After 2 months of constant demands, tantrums and whingeing I literally couldn’t get a break.

The thing is, living remotely I don’t have a babysitter and my partner works long hours so I was feeling pretty frustrated and generally worn out. I was practically counting down the days until my 3 year old went back to play school and my 18 month old was starting in the creche. Sounds bad but also relatable to some, in the same situation. Just having some quiet time was practically impossible since my ‘threenager’ decided she didn’t want to do afternoon naps or even go to bed at a reasonable hour at night. read more

Diet, Lifestyle, Weightloss

16:8 Intermittent Fasting – Lose weight while you sleep!

September 12, 2018 6 Comments

a woman weighing herself after waking, getting out of bed, stretching

Hi Everyone,

If you happen to follow my blog you will know I am a huge fan of intermittent fasting. I recently discovered 16:8 intermittent fasting which incredibly, helps to lose weight while you sleep! I decided to give it a go and so far I have lost 2kg/4.4lbs by following the simple fasting basics for just over a week!

I have been doing the new 5:2 diet by Michael Mosley on and off for a while and am seeing some steady results, losing around 2lbs/.9kg a week which is a healthy progress. There are so many health benefits involved with intermittent fasting, apart from the obvious weight loss. I have wrote an extensive article on it here. read more

Lifestyle

15 Tips on How to Sleep Better at Night Naturally

August 8, 2018 4 Comments

Hello lovelies,

Sleep is extremely important for our health and wellness so I have put together my best 15 tips on how to sleep better at night naturally. I do love lists so I will break it down into a list to make these tips easier to follow. You will find that you have more energy, have less brain fog and are feeling more upbeat and chirpy when you finally learn how to sleep better at night naturally. Your physical and mental health should improve and you should notice the benefit straight away once you incorporate these tips. It normally takes at least 3 days to recover your sleep pattern so after that you should begin to feel less groggy and more energetic. Why not give it a try for yourself? read more

Diet, Lifestyle

Best Liver Detox (Supplements Included)

July 12, 2018 2 Comments

Hi Everyone,

I have decided to do a liver detox to help cleanse my liver from toxins and alcohol. The best liver detox has supplements included. I will be listing the best methods and also the best healing foods to eat, for maximum results. If you consume alcohol regularly and or smoke, then this detox should be beneficial to you. Also, if you have any of the following symptoms, you may be in need of a liver detox – excessive abdominal fat, bloating, digestion issues, acne/rosacea or blotchiness, excess perspiration or overheating, pain or discomfort in the area of the liver or have had your gall bladder removed. If you are trying to lose weight but it isn’t working or you have had unexplained weight gain then it is also possible you need a liver detox. read more

Diet, Recipes

How to Make Yoghurt at Home with a Yoghurt Maker (Sugar-free Berry Coulis Recipe Included)

June 20, 2018 2 Comments

Hi Guys!

As part of my health kick where I am sticking to the Mediterranean diet principles and trying to eat more homemade and locally sourced produce, I have decided to make my own yoghurt at home. I love it and it tastes better than store bought so here is how to make yoghurt at home with a yoghurt maker!

I had been buying a probiotic yoghurt to eat for breakfast in order to help balance my gut health every morning. Probiotic translates as “for life,” from its Greek and Latin etymology and they are good bacteria that help balances your gut microbiota which results in a healthier body and digestive system. You can read more about gut health in my recent post here – How to improve gut health naturally. read more