by Valerie Green | Apr 19, 2020 | Articles
Let me start by saying not all stress is bad. In short doses it can even be helpful. Small amounts of cortisol, our stress hormone, can improve our brain function, for example when giving a talk, hosting a board meeting or performing in an exam. Our concentration...
by Valerie Green | Apr 16, 2020 | Recipes
These scrummy pies are a great way to use up cooked chicken and any vegetables you have lying around. Just chop them up small. I used some cooked mushrooms and added spinach in some and frozen peas in others. Left over Sunday roast vegetables would be equally as...
by Valerie Green | Apr 11, 2020 | Articles
Feeling run down? Having good gut health can help boost your immunity, which is comforting to know when you are feeling under the weather with colds and flu, sniffles and sneezes. So, what is the immune system? The immune system is the body’s defence against...
by Valerie Green | Apr 10, 2020 | Recipes
Ideal on toast for breakfast topped with a poached egg. With nibbles such as carrots, cucumber or tortilla chips for a movie night. With spicy wedges and sour cream. With salsa and tacos. Any time! Serves 8 1 large ripe tomato finely chopped 3 ripe avocados ...
by Valerie Green | Apr 3, 2020 | Articles
The Covid-19 pandemic has triggered the state of fear I was in and all the emotions that came with it when my husband suffered his stroke 4 years ago. My anxiety has been creeping in. I was waking up in night sweats. My chest was tight. My breathing short. ...
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