Optimal Vitality Blog
How to cope with back to school stress – chimp management style!
What a fabulous summer! I hope all my readers took some time out to relax, spend time with family and friends and discover new horizons. Now, for many families, it's back to school mode - and with this comes the inevitable stress. So, a few questions for you all - do you wonder-
Guest blog by Julie Clark, Nutritional Therapist - How to know if your child has a food intolerance
This month I'm delighted to post a guest blog from Julie Clark, Nutritional Therapist, on the subject of food intolerance in children. This is an insightful blog for all parents. Please place any comments/questions on the page too.
The key to wellness - doing the right thing at the right time
We are halfway through January and no doubt you have been bombarded by many, many different ways to improve your wellness. I believe knowledge is power but too much information can be both confusing and overwhelming. This results in you either doing something that may not be right for your body or doing nothing at all as you are unsure what to do!
Natural Wellness Tips for Winter
Winter is here! It's the coldest of our seasons, daylight hours are shorter and we’re susceptible to catching colds, sore throats and even flu! So, to keep you performing at your best, whether that’s at work, socialising, doing sports or out on the pitch cheering your team on, here’s some healthy living tips to boost your winter wellness
How to cope with back to school stress
The new school year is full of stress for the family. Some school things you’ll know about, some things you won’t know about. What makes this a challenging time for parents is that stress is contagious. Children pick up on your feelings and you pick up on theirs! You know what to put in their lunchbox and what uniform to buy, but how can you cope with stress and help your child deal with their anxieties about going back to school for a new year?
What to do when our emotions just get the better of us
Let’s face it, there are times when our emotions can get the better of us - we all get stressed, overwhelmed or frustrated with ourselves or someone else. Unhelpful and negative emotions affect how we behave, how we communicate with others - they limit our capabilities and always (as proven by science) have a physical effect on the body.