How the pandemic affects grief and bereavement
The world is in crisis. However, the bereaved have already experienced their own individual crisis. Their lives have already been turned upside down. For them, some of what others are now experiencing is very familiar - they know only too
Mango, avocado, feta and chickpea super salad
This is my winter super salad - we need a little vibrancy and freshness at this time of year though, of course, this would be equally good as a summer salad. It's very easy to make which makes it perfect if
What feeds your soul?
In the depths of Winter, what can we do to lift our spirits and 'feed our soul' ? And what does the expression 'feed your soul' even mean? Well, it can probably mean anything you want it to mean but
Health and wellbeing during bereavement
When someone you love dies, your whole world can be turned upside down and you may even question everything you formerly believed in. What seemed important before your loss may no longer feel like a priority. This may include looking
Compassion – is it missing in medicine?
The provision of compassionate care in all clinical scenarios is well understood to add various benefits including patient satisfaction, improvement in compliance, less complaints, improved practitioner wellbeing and professional satisfaction. Studies have shown that the degree of compassion expressed by medical
Tips for dealing with stress during winter
Dealing With Stress The Hygge Way You’ve probably come across Hygge in recent years, thanks to the numerous magazine articles and books written on the subject. Maybe it isn’t too surprising that this Danish phenomenon has captured our imagination, as it
Why goal setting works better than new year resolutions
Although this post Christmas period is sometimes considered a gloomy time of year, I like to view it as a time for reflection and for planning all I want to do in the coming year. Even before I became a
9 food cravings and what they say about your emotions
The following article by Dr Deena Minich on the Mind Body Green website presents an interesting view… Rather than expressing our emotions, we sometimes stuff them down with food which our bodies translate as comfort and fulfillment. Scientific research shows that when
What you need to know about methylation
What is methylation? Although it sounds complex, it’s actually a simple but essential chemical process that is happening constantly in your body. Methylation involves adding a 'methyl group' onto other chemical compounds which then allows the body to do most of