Immune systems are being compromised right now

Check you are cutting down on sugary foods to improve your immune system.

Check your nutrients are as high as possible, and right for YOUR system.

Check out your emotional wellbeing – oh yes, what a difference this makes.

Check how much you are enabling your mind/body to work in harmony – complementary therapies are the trick.

Quality sleep – so much needed but especially by children

… new research from Oxford University tell us what many Nutritional Therapists already will advise:

Omega 3 from food or supplements may be helpful for quality sleep.

If you are unclear which foods you need to digest for this benefit, drop me a line

anne@lifeholistics.com

Treats you deserve…..

Next week, from August 30th, all new clients receive £5 voucher back for their next Treatment till end of September.

Treatments such as Reflexology or Indian Head Massage for real stress release, and energy gain are now £35.00 discounted from £37.00

Nutritional Therapy, advice and expert knowledge and Life Coaching to gain confidence in what you are wanting to change are also on offer at £45.00.

01744 612391 or press the consult button on any of the pages!

ASSUMPTIONS are a dangerous thing……

…they are often based on incorrect thinking, or flawed, partial knowledge.

Before you assume your next decision about a situation or worse still, a person and their behaviour, recollect if you are actually assuming the facts.

Even better, have a week catching yourself and “assuming” – then don’t! Watch the difference that makes.

The benefits of commitment? (to anything)

“The quality of a person’s life is in direct proportion to their commitment to excellence – regardless of their chosen field of endeavour.”

This quote from Vince Lombardi tells us to in another way to focus on doing our best, at whatever we are choosing to be interested in, large or small – it might be changing the food you eat, or the number of times you smile and relax, the hobby you are involved with; or the effort you put in at work, a major new challenge – or the effort you put into working out how you look after yourself or your Staff?

The benefits are immense, the quality of life improves, constantly.

Vit D – Sun or Supplement?

Be aware that unless you are seeing enough daily sunshine between March and September – and who does in the UK? you are likely to be low in levels of Vit D.

Vit D shortage can be happening without you knowing, and low levels are indicated in many conditions, including cancer (Anticancer Research publication). Supplementation is easy. Please speak with your doctor or Nutritional Therapist.

Negotiation – do you know what is needed?

Do you understand the basic needs of NEGOTIATION?

A daily conversation of negotiation takes place for all of us – from a simple unaware state (eg, what time do you want dinner?) to a formal meeting for the known purpose (eg changing the timetable for shift workers, or settling a chronic dispute.)

To consciously negotiate we need at least two people – though some may argue we can negotiate with ourselves!

Those involved must wish to reach a settlement, and choose to be honest and open about their requirements.

Those involved must also be willing and able to satisfy the needs of the other, not need to be following another’s dictate.

There will be interests in common and interests in conflict, and there must be appreciation of this before an approach is made.

And importantly, those involved  must be ready to compromise.

If there is total agreement about the targets or problems involved, and no actual conflict, then this will lead to a harmonious conversation, and is not negotiation! You may be attempting in fact to have the other totally agree with you, without listening to their needs and reasons why. It is because there are conflicting interests that the need for negotiation arises. And the acceptance that compromise will be required.

Feeling the cold?

Yes, we do want to eat more during cold weather – keeping warm takes more energy. To make good choices that keep you feeling full for longer, this is a time to choose the foods containing fats – but please choose the good fats! ie, good meats, nuts, avocado, peanut and nut butters (without added sugar of course!), semi-skimmed milks rather than skimmed.  Pulses and legumes are also very satisfying and nourishing. Call for any more assistance.

Take Action! “People’s problems are their hobbies” (Dan Kennedy)

If you want to be productive and successful, and CHANGE what is creating STRESS and pressure – don’t let these attitudes and feelings become HABITS! What to do? First step acknowledge they are there. Secondly, take action. Seek a new way through. Quit the habit of accepting the stress.

Change Your Foods….

As the Season of Autumn/Winter moves along, the trees losing their leaves as a reminder that it is time for creating our energy in different ways – and to store for the darker days ahead. Changing your diet, your nutrients, is essential to allow our systems to cope and still be motivated and still act.

 The days can actually be busier with the coming of Christmas. You are asking a great deal more of your immune system. Your defence mechanisms are really challenged. Are you forcing yourself to stay awake with caffeine etc..? If so, it’s time to find the time to look sensibly of what nutrients you are taking onboard.