MetaWell

06/09/2025

MetaWell links all in one place, should you need to find any, including some blogs and recipes.

https://linktr.ee/minna.wood

23/08/2025

My 10 top tips for lowering your risk of blood sugar-related health issues without changing your diet

1. Spend more time in nature.
2. Prioritise good-quality sleep between 10pm and 6am.
3. Cook from scratch (and grow your own food).
4. Go for a walk or bike ride after meals.
5. Manage your stress better.

Keep on reading here:

How to lower your risk of blood sugar-related health issues. By Minna Wood, Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner, Bracknell UK

14/08/2025

How do you de-stress and relax?

Is it part of your daily routine?

We live such busy lives that we often forget that stopping for just a few minutes can really make a huge difference in your overall health, your gut health, your mental health, your focus and your performance.

When we allow the nervous system to calm down; when your body's flight or fight/sympathetic mode is given a chance to subside and the rest and digest/parasympathetic mode can switch on, it's when your body will start resetting, relaxing, and healing.

Doing something that allows this should be part of your daily routine.

This was my evening and morning routine during our 3-week holiday in Finland. 🔽

Lying on my Shakti mat.

Oh my! It's incredibly relaxing!

I was nodding off after the first prickly feeling has passed and often lie there for 20-30 minutes.

You don't have to do that long, just a few minutes can be beneficial too.

Breathing deeply while lying on a Shakti mat is the ultimate relaxing experience!

Great before bed to improve sleep.

I've already ordered another one with a pillow to use now that we are back in the UK.

Have you tried? I'd love to know what your experience has been. 👇🏼

25/07/2025

Really looking forward to joining Faye Andrews at for one of her regular Menopause Walks on 8th August.

Check out comments for more details 👇🏼

A lovely walk and talk this morning at our Menopause Walk! Thanks to all of the lovely ladies that joined us, including Laura .

I was so engrossed in conversation I forgot photos 😂

So instead, one of me with my other walking partner earlier this morning…..he is a great listener! 🐶

Next Menopause Walk - Fri 8 Aug at 10am, meet outside Morrisons.

I look forward to Minna joining us next time ❤️

19/07/2025

Save the date!

I'm joining Faye Andrews from MoveMindset for one of her menopause walks in August.

Feel free to join us for a good chat as we move our bodies and connect with others. 🚶🏼‍♀️🗣️ 🤝

13/07/2025

Sunday swim at Bray lake. What a way to start a day!

In water with the sun. 🌊☀️

I did a lovely 800m swim at 7.30am in the beautifully calm water, with other humans as well as wildlife.

Air temperature was around 17C making it feel much cooler than the water (almost 25 according to the board).

One of my must-do health "hacks" is to exercise outside under sun/daylight first thing in the morning.

And another one is not to fear sun during the day either.

Your skin and eyes have photoreceptors that entrain your circadian rhythm, support better hormone balance, energy levels and mood and help you sleep better.

Full spectrum sun/daylight has healing properties and protects your body.

You body is practically like a plant - it needs sunlight to thrive!

Get regular sun exposure but do it responsibly, gradually, carefully and sensibly.

And know your own tolerance.

Remember, humans evolved under the sun for millions of years, when nobody had heard of sunglasses or sun creams yet!

If you want to read more about the benefits of sunlight (even for your weight management!) and how to protect you skin from the sun from inside out with different foods, comment 'SUN' below 👇🏼 save I'll send you my latest newsletter.

04/07/2025

Stepping Stones Recovery College Autumn course time table is now out and you can book for the courses.

Book for Food and Mood here:
https://www.steppingstonesrecovery.co.uk/.../food-and-mood

04/07/2025

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Reducing plastics is not just for the planet (although this is hugely important since planetary health is directly linked to human health), but also for your health.

Read my blog post on how plastic exposure can affect your health and what to do about.

https://metawell.co.uk/plastic-free-july/

29/06/2025

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25/06/2025

Is your company all set for staff wellbeing events after summer holidays?
If not, I’d love to help you with it.

September is the new ‘New Year’! 😊

September is a great time to instill new healthy habits in your staff as people often feel they are ready to start something new at that time of year.

It’s also a great time to start preparing your body and building up your resilience, both physically and mentally, for the darker and cooler months.

Checking your vitamin D level with an easy finger prick test, for instance, and then optimising the level with a high-quality supplement can make a big difference in your immune health and reduce illness in the office and the number of people taking sick leave. This is something I can help you with.

I'd also love to share with you how to support female health and the menopause transition, mental health, digestive health, stress and resilience, as well as how to harness the power of positive mindset.

And with the weight loss injections becoming more and more popular and widely used, would your staff like to know about the serious side effects and the long-term consequences of them and how they can support satiety and hunger signalling and weight loss in a more natural and sustainable ways, with nutrition and lifestyle?

Which of these topics would your staff benefit from learning more about?

Supporting staff wellbeing is something I'm very passionate about, and particularly women's health, as women are often juggling so many plates in their lives, which often leads to stress, overwhelm, and poor diet and lifestyle choices, only to keep a vicious stress cycle going.

Employers who take employee wellbeing seriously are the winners as they will be able to retain and attract the best talent and see an increase in workplace engagement and happiness, as well as productivity and profits.

I would love an opportunity to chat with you about your company’s staff wellbeing projects and help you plan ahead.

Please let me know if you want to know more and let's arrange a quick chat.

Photo at the Mindset Unlimited 2025 - The Joy of Food panel discussion.
Photo credit: Nikki Ochtman