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What happens to the body when you relax?
Aaah relaxing. It is something that we know we need to make a conscious effort to do from time to time to avoid stress and burnout. There is no doubt that relaxing has a positive effect on the mind. But what happens to the body when you relax? Here, we have a look at the responses in our body when we take some time out for ourselves. The relaxation response The relaxation response is the name given to what happens when your parasympathetic nervous system takes charge of your body.... -
Top tips for staying healthy on holiday
Whether you’re going on a relaxing beach holiday, trekking across spectacular landscapes or taking in the sights on a city tour, making sure you have a healthy holiday will help you to enjoy your trip as much as possible. Before you go · Get any necessary travel jabs and check your existing vaccinations are up to date · Check your travel insurance covers you for any holiday activities, such as sailing or paragliding · Pack a basic first aid kit containing plasters, painkillers, non-sedating anti-histamines, rehydration sachets, antiseptic wipes and... -
7 outdoor activities to work on your wellbeing
Wellness is a term that we hear a lot these days. It refers to focusing on your mental and physical state and taking time to care for yourself in any way that you might need to. It sounds simple enough, but many people are left wondering how they can actually improve their wellbeing. The great outdoors brings us all kind of benefits which is why outdoor activities are talked about as one of the greatest wellbeing exercises. It can increase our energy levels, creativity and support our immune system. Here,... -
9 of the best foods & drinks for a healthy gut
What foods are good for gut health? Can bacteria really be good for you? Read on to find out more about the best foods for a healthy gut... 1. High-fibre foods High-fibre foods help to feed gut bacteria, allowing them to thrive and grow, important for improving and maintaining a healthy gut. Some nutritionist recommendations include: • Classic whole grains: brown rice, bread, pasta. • More unusual wholegrain sources: quinoa, amaranth. These are naturally gluten-free, have a pleasant nutty taste, and make a good alternative to rice or couscous. •... -
What's causing your bad digestion
You may think you’re eating healthily and mindfully, but does your digestive system disagree? We look at what else could be going on… We’re all aware of certain poor eating habits or types of food that are likely to cause digestive distress. Bolting down lunch can result in an afternoon of bloating and flatulence; while a ‘who can eat the hottest curry’ competition could leave you locked behind the bathroom door with stomach problems.1,2 Sometimes, however, it’s less easy to work out what’s behind indigestion, heartburn, stomach ache or... -
How to get perfect skin holistically
Do you wish you had perfect skin? That you could look in the mirror and see skin that looks smooth, healthy, plumped, and well, just downright perfect! Perfect skin is something we all dream of, but isn’t something we all have. While there isn’t a magic wand we can wave that’ll give us skin perfection (sorry), there are plenty of things we can all do that our skin will most definitely thank us for. In this article, we guide you through how to get perfect skin holistically. Because it is possible to... -
All about digestive enzymes
Good digestion means absorbing nutrients from the foods you eat – and for that, digestive enzymes are key. Digestive enzymes are proteins released into the digestive system that help speed up the breakdown of food into easily absorbed nutrients that our bodies can use. Discover why digestive enzymes could be the key to good digestion below. Why do we need a healthy digestive system? It's only by digesting our food properly that we can absorb all the nutrients our bodies need to stay healthy. Symptoms of poor digestion include heartburn,... -
Tom Oliver’s Women’s Multi-Vitamin and Mineral
Tom Oliver’s Women’s Multi-Vitamin and Mineral We all know that nutrient deficiencies can have a negative effect on many aspects of physical and mental health. For most of us it’s hard to know which specific nutrients we need more of, and even if we did, taking all the nutrients individually would be cumbersome and expensive. That’s where Tom Oliver’s Multi-Vitamins and Minerals come in. There’s both a women’s multi and a men’s multi to address the specific needs of these groups. Micronutrients and Risk of COVID Recent scientific evidence... -
Introducing - Tom Oliver’s Men’s Multi-Vitamin and Mineral
Nutrient deficiencies can have a negative effect on many aspects of physical and mental health. Even if we eat a healthy diet it may not be possible to get sufficient amounts of all the nutrients we need for optimal health. Taking a multivitamin and mineral is a good insurance policy against nutrient deficiencies and the subsequent symptoms. Tom Oliver’s Men’s Multi-Vitamin and Mineral supplement is specially designed to meet the needs of men at all stages of life. Nutrition and the Immune System The role nutrition plays in supporting the...
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