a life in balance
Many ancient traditions have been using breathing exercises for thousands of years as a tool to improve health and wellbeing. Breathing exercises also serve to calm the mind and purify the body. Meditation is often practiced after breathing exercises due to their calming effect on the mind, preparing it for meditation. You may wish to […]
Yoga works the entire system. All major muscle groups are worked, the internal organs are massaged due to the different postures, the nervous system is calmed and the mind is allowed to rest. Different postures have different benefits, for example, the Shoulderstand is beneficial to the thyroid gland as well as encouraging efficient blood […]
Meditation has been included in the awakening health website because it is a helpful addition to a healthy lifestyle. Mindfulness in all that you do, encourages you to be “in the flow”, to become more balanced. How do you feel when you eat cake, drink, wine or eat your treats? Being aware of how you are feeling […]
Is your digestion happy? Often we are unaware that there are a few simple things we can do to boost our digestive power. Grumbling, bloating, flatulence and digestive discomfort are common. You may not suffer regularly enough to be labelled an “IBS sufferer”, however if digestive discomfort is something you sometimes experience read on for […]
“I had a consultation with Jo during a detox trip to Koh Samui in Thailand in summer 2008. Like a lot of guests, a lifestyle mix of rich food, booze, stress and inconsistent sleep had left me feeling fatigued, experiencing digestive problems and generally not at my best. I was determined to get my health […]
Are you ready to take the path to better health? The first appointment lasts up to 90 minutes for face-to-face sessions, during which a detailed case history is taken. Skype/online sessions will be slightly shorter from 45-60 minutes as Jo will then need to compile and email you a personalised nutrition plan as part of […]