The 80/20 principle also known as Pareto’s Law is based on the understanding that 80% of your effects come from 20% of the causes. Or in other words we get 80% of the results from the first 20% of our efforts. So how can we apply this principle to sustainable health? My client said to me recently in an initial discussion, […]
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How to embrace your emotions to experience more happiness in life?
I felt it crawl down my skin tickling the small hairs on my arm on its way down, but when I looked, it was just a small ant. I felt uncomfortable and I knew I needed to remove it from my skin to feel comfortable again. What if we were able to look at our […]
How to apply the 80/20 principle to sustainable health
The 80/20 principle also known as Pareto’s Law is based on the understanding that 80% of your effects come from 20% of the causes. Or in other words we get 80% of the results from the first 20% of our efforts. So how can we apply this principle to sustainable health? My client said to […]
I drank only coconut water for 11 days!
The buzz words “Intermittent Fasting” are becoming very familiar, but what about “Autophagy”? Auto coming from the word “self” and phagein “to eat”. This is literally the process that happens in the body when fasting occurs and cells are broken down and therefore regeneration of newer cells occur. I had been benefiting from intermittent […]
How liver damage helped me to rethink my drinking and the 3 steps you can take
It’s still so clear in my memory from my time working in HR consultancy. You may know already that taking a career change was a drastic step for me from my sales driven, high-pressure environment. The week would start with the dreaded ‘Monday-itis’ & as the week went on, the build-up of pressure from ensuring […]
My key take aways on balance from an Ayurvedic practitioner
I used to own an organic cafe. Being surrounded by good food meant that sometimes I was tempted to consume too much. Even when I listened to my body. Sometimes, if we made my favourite curry, then I reach for that & remember all day I was craving a light soup. What I’ve learned is […]
The one drink you need to reduce your caffeine intake & it tastes like espresso!
Oh, but I love the taste of coffee!… this is an obstacle I have to overcome with many of my clients – the addiction to caffeine. For some of them, consuming up to 6 cups of coffee a day has become the norm. For others it may only be a 1-2 cup a day habit […]
How to Detox Your Body, Mind, and Home Without Dieting
Detoxing is hot right now, but it goes beyond doing a juice cleanse to lose a few pounds and get glowing skin. You can renew your body, mind, and home any time of year, you don’t have to wait for the seasons to change or a beach vacation where swimsuits are required. Here are nine […]