by Around Dulwich | Dec 14, 2017 | Features, Mind and Body, News
by Vicki Badham As I write this, the Christmas lights are already up in East Dulwich (although not yet lit) and the shops are beginning to look increasingly festive. For many, this build-up to Christmas is exciting and joyous. However, for many it is a time that is...
by Leanne Spencer | Sep 7, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
I was persuaded to try cold showers having listened to a podcast where the guest, (the renowned Dr Joseph Mercola) was discussing their benefits, specifically, cold thermogenesis. It seemed to me that the benefits of subjecting yourself to cold temperatures were too...
by Leanne Spencer | Aug 3, 2017 | Mind and Body, News
This is how my day used to start: The alarm goes off, but I don’t feel rested or reenergised. I get up after hitting the snooze button two or three times and rush to the shower. Within 25 minutes of waking, I’m usually locking the front door and heading down the...
by Leanne Spencer | Jun 20, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
I recently ran the London Marathon for Alzheimer’s Research. I’ve trained several clients for a marathon, and the same thing happens every time; panic sets in a few weeks before and I refocus them on the importance of prioritising recovery and rest. The importance of...
by Leanne Spencer | May 31, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
What are the effects of alcohol on weight management and fitness? Excessive consumption of alcohol can be harmful for the brain and body. Anything more than two drinks per day (on average) is too much, and problem drinking comes in many forms. If you’ve lost one of...
by Leanne Spencer | Apr 21, 2017 | Health & Fitness, Mind and Body, News
Stress is not necessarily a bad thing, but too much stress, can be very harmful to the body. So how do we learn to manage stress and what is the impact it has on our minds and bodies? Central Nervous System The central nervous system (CNS) is comprised of the brain...
