Being diagnosed with breast cancer was the worst thing that could have possibly happened to me. Seven years later, there was worse to come when I was diagnosed again with incurable, secondary cancer. It’s fair to say that the big ‘C’ has literally turned mine and my family’s lives upside down and inside out and […]
If there’s one thing that causes awkwardness…. it’s cancer. When someone is diagnosed, granted, it’s hard knowing how to act around them or what to say. So, here’s an insight into some of the things one should really try to avoid doing or saying. A friend who’s been diagnosed requires a degree of compassion, yet […]
According to new research published in The Telegraph at the end of last year, “Lonely women who have survived breast cancer are 60 per cent more likely to die from a recurrence of the disease than those more socially active.” http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/12/12/lonely-women-likely-die-returning-breast-cancer-new-research/ A study of nearly 10,000 patients also found that socially […]
The day is almost over but as you were going about your business today did you notice anything unusual? Did you see hanging heads and distinct gloom etched on people’s faces? Did anyone smile at you? Did you hear any laughter? In fact, there was probably absolutely nothing positive about today at all, right? Not […]
It’s that annoying time of year again when everyone still insists on talking about their New Year resolutions. Global discussions are taking place, even between strangers and it’s almost a certain that the majority of these resolutions are related to health and fitness. It’s January, the month when gym memberships soar as high as our […]
It’s fair to say that Christmas is the arch enemy of dieters worldwide. In the UK, the season “to be jolly” kicks off almost immediately after the kids go back to school in September. The dreaded sight of mince pies overtaking our supermarket shelves and the onslaught of Christmas cards swiftly followed by the influx […]
I was quite hairy when I was born but my parents thought I was the cutest baby monkey they’d ever seen. I didn’t go to nursery, started school at 5, spoke only Sicilian dialect and not a word of English until then. I have Latin and Russian O’levels as well as a few others of […]
September is like Marmite, you either love it or you hate it. Its name translates from the Latin ’septem’ meaning ‘seven’, but it’s the ninth month of the year I hear you say. Very simply, the original Roman calendar started in March, therefore making it the seventh month back then. For most of us it […]
Over the years, Pilates has increased considerably in popularity. It’s been proven to help people of all ages and abilities. On one hand it compliments sports and exercise, especially high impact or resistance disciplines, acting like a buffer. On the other hand, Pilates is becoming recognised for its proven benefits to anyone suffering with illness […]
I’ve been teaching Pilates for almost 8 years and even in that time, I’ve noticed an ever increasing demand for Pilates classes. Enquiries for my classes or 1-1 tuition have always been in abundance but in the last few weeks my enquiries have been a little different. Three separate callers, all looking for a Pilates […]
Have you recently lost your exercise mojo? Join the club! It’s human nature to go through the ‘I can’t be bothered anymore’ phase. The hardest thing is to get back on track so here is a step by step guide to help you. Schedule in your first workout. Don’t ask why, just do it! The […]