Last December, a very close person called me out of the blue. We generally don’t call each other unexpectedly, so I feared that something was amiss. Indeed – she had just found out that she had breast cancer. Breast cancer is the most frequently occurring cancer in the EU. In Ireland, breast cancer incidence is of 16,5 cases per 10,000 women/year (1). It is estimated [...]
It’s nearly Christmas! And, while it is a wonderful time of the year to spend time with the family, some people dread the large meals and what it will mean in terms of feeling bloated, eating too much sugar and drinking too much - and if they will fit in their jeans in January! Here’s my take on why you should not worry about eating [...]
Sleep is an important part of the health puzzle. Do you find it difficult to fall asleep, or do you often wake up at night? Try to follow these simple tips to improve your sleep. Nutrition: Limit sugar and caffeine intake, especially in the afternoon/evening. Take microsleeps during the day if you feel tired, or just sit down and relax for a few minutes, rather [...]
Anna (not her real name) suffered constant headaches. She couldn’t concentrate or work properly. She didn’t sleep well and was very often in pain. She had been at the doctor and been given iron supplements. This helped for a while, but not enough. . She ate a healthy diet of vegetables, whole grains, nuts and fruit. But after a coaching session or two with me, [...]