London-based Jacqueline Harvey, an award-winning expert in health, art, and media, offers holistic solutions to diverse clients across the globe
Dark chocolate is one of the biggest mood boosters! Not only is it delicious and an energy booster, it has a high percentage of cacao, which has more antioxidant power than many other foods. Two to four small squares a day is plenty.
No matter how nutritious your diet is and how much exercise you get, your health will suffer if you don’t get enough restorative sleep. It’s not only the quantity of sleep you get that matters; the quality of your sleep is also important. To maintain optimal hormonal balance, aim for at least seven hours of…
During the menopause alcohol can increase the likelihood of hot flushes because it raises the body temperature. It can also become a go to, seeming to offer comfort when struggling with the physical and mental changes you may be going through. Mood elevation is only temporary and can often be followed by a crash. It can also aggravate the hormonal imbalance. Try reducing your intake…
Coffee is a great mood lifter, boosting mental focus and alertness and athletic performance. It can even protect against Type 2 diabetes and decrease the risk of depression, but the less you consume the better! Avoid sugary milky coffee drinks which can cause bloating and limit caffeine consumption to about 300mg a day. Have once a…
The imbalance of hormones during your period can lower your blood sugar meaning you can crave foods with high sugar and fat content. Try and maintain a healthy balanced diet with all the food groups. Eating low GI carbs and protein will help you feel fuller longer and curb cravings by stabilising blood sugar levels.Avoid the quick fix…
As well as sleeping in 100% natural fibre nightwear and bedclothes, layers of sheets and duvets of varying thickness can help, just as layering your clothing can do in the day. I have found bio-identical hormones particularly good for this. I also carry a little electric fan everywhere I go for immediate cooling.
Every year there is a movement to stop the clocks going back, but for now in the UK the changing of the clocks is here to stay.We are not machines and the effect on our bodies can be disruptive and a shock to the system. This sudden change disturbs our sleep/wake circadian rhythm and it…
Eat plenty of green and purple vegetables, the darker the better, as these are exceptionally high in antioxidants, which slow the ageing process, and calcium, which is essential for bone health, warding off osteoporosis. Tinned sardines are also a cheap and fantastic way to boost calcium as they contain edible bones.
Healthy fats found in oils such as cod liver, olive, rapeseed, coconut, and linseed all contain essential fatty acids which heal the body, cool inflammation, and lower bad cholesterol.They also improve the feeling of satiety and improve mood stability, brain function, and feelings of wellbeing.
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