No one will forget 2020 but, whilst it brought many challenges, it also taught us a huge amount. In my own life, the way I work, the way I connect with family and friends and what I think of as the priorities in life, have all changed beyond recognition. I am sure the...
How to find inspiration – in everyday life and in your health journey
It's January and it's the time where we get inspiration from the thrill of new beginnings and the promise of things to come. We throw ourselves headlong into new projects, full of good intentions and excited at the prospect of (finally) achieving the body, health and...
Why this one mindset shift is essential to successful fatigue recovery!
Fatigue is a little devil! It sneaks up on you ever so slowly over weeks, months and even years. And before you know it it's got its claws into you, and it's impossible to shake it off. Fatigue tricks you into thinking ‘oh it's just my age, that's why I feel so tired...
10 reasons why getting out of fatigue is the best work you will ever do
Stuck in fatigue? That's just normal right? Everyone is exhausted and worn out. We wear it like a badge of honour. Because we think it's an inevitable consequence of being a hard worker, a diligent and conscientious parent/ partner/ colleague or friend. Its my age,...
Why SLOW HEALTH is the next biggest thing.
It’s a new year AND a new decade. Which means that for most of us, this is the time for making big resolutions and big plans...but before you do, let me introduce you to the latest health trend: the SLOW HEALTH movement. We are living at a time where we are super...
Your Post-Christmas Resuscitation guide: 7 tips and techniques to reboot those energy levels.
In this blog Dr Margriet shows you 7 powerful ways to reboot your energy levels after the Christmas break. Its your very own Post-Christmas Resusciation guide!
Why SELF-CARE is your new superpower
Self-care is the hot new trend. I predict self-care will be centre-stage in any discussion on health, well-being and happiness. Especially happiness!! And rightly so, because this humble, low tech practice and way of life is powerful stuff. Yes, self-care is...
5 Easy ways to build your motivation toolkit
Is motivation really as elusive as we think it is? Or is it something we can cultivate, build and then draw on any time we want? It’s true that motivation is a FEELING. And we all know that feelings can be elusive. They can come and go. And it can then seem like we...
10 Natural melatonin boosters for better sleep
Healthy melatonin levels are essential for a good night's sleep. And we need more sleep! Research says we are a nation of chronically sleep deprived people. Many of us try to get by on 6 or 7 hours a night. Some of us get even less! Poor sleep, the kind that leaves...
The different types of stress and your energy levels
Stress is normal and it is in fact really good for us! But not all stress is equal. There are different types of stress. Once you know this and understand what is good for you and what is not, you can nail this stress stuff! In this article I want to show you...