Wellness with April

21/11/2025

We talk so much about nutrition, exercise and stress… but one of the biggest contributors to our wellbeing is often the one we overlook most: sleep.

Good sleep supports:
✅Long-term health and longevity
✅ Brain function, memory and mood
✅Balanced blood sugar and fewer cravings
✅ More energy and productivity during the day

In my new blog post, I’m sharing the research behind why sleep is so essential — and offering simple, practical tips to help you sleep better: from improving your sleep hygiene to creating the perfect bedtime routine.

If you’re feeling tired, overwhelmed or just not quite yourself lately, this one might really help. 💜

🔗Read the full post here: https://www.wellnesswithapril.co.uk/post/the-power-of-sleep-your-most-underrated-wellness-tool

07/11/2025

Did you know when you eat can be just as important as what you eat?

Our bodies thrive on rhythm and consistency — but modern life doesn’t always make that easy. In my newest blog, I talk about how meal timing affects digestion, sleep, and energy, and unpack the difference between time-restricted eating and intermittent fasting (hint: they’re not the same thing!).

If you’ve ever wondered whether that late-night snack or 10pm dinner might be affecting how you feel the next day… this one’s for you. 💜

👉 Read the full post here: https://www.wellnesswithapril.co.uk/post/timing-is-everything-why-when-you-eat-matters-just-as-much-as-what-you-eat

26/09/2025

Ever wondered why continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) are suddenly everywhere? They’re not just for people with diabetes anymore… these tiny devices are transforming the way we understand health, energy, and even weight management. ⚖️

From showing you how your morning oats affect your body (yes, we all respond differently!) to helping reduce inflammation and boost long-term wellness, CGMs offer real-time insights into your blood sugar like never before.

Curious how they work — and why they might just be the most powerful health tool you haven’t tried yet?

👉 Read my latest blog post to find out: https://www.wellnesswithapril.co.uk/post/what-is-a-continuous-glucose-monitor-and-why-everyone-s-talking-about-them

What is a Continuous Glucose Monitor and why using one may improve your health.

08/09/2025

Individuals with treated with stimulants have a nonnegligible risk of developing psychosis or bipolar disorder, with a higher risk associated with amphetamines compared to methylphenidate. https://ja.ma/4ge35bC

29/08/2025

Do you know your vagus nerve? This is a follow on from my last blog post about your autonomic nervous system (ANS). Your vagus nerve is a major player in your rest and digest arm of the ANS. I share some way to stimulate it for improved vagal tone, better digestion, improved health and well-being as well as stress reduction. Check it out.

The vagus nerve and stress, digestion, health and well being.

20/08/2025

Do you know your nervous system and its branches? Do you know how to quickly and easily influence it into a more rest, digest, heal, and grow state? Inside my latest blog you will learn many free, quick, and simple ways to bring down your physiological stress levels, get better sleep and improve your digestion all in one go. Check it out...

https://www.wellnesswithapril.co.uk/post/get-to-know-your-autonomic-nervous-system-sympathetic-vs-parasympathetic-and-how-to-influence-it

If you’ve ever felt that rush when you have to slam on the brakes while driving, you’ve met your sympathetic nervous system. If you’ve slid into a genuinely restorative nap while sitting in the sun, you’ve met its quieter counterpart, the parasympathetic. These are the two main branches of y...

19/08/2025

The buzz is all around Longevity in the wellness space, but let's have a moment to examine that phrase. When we talk about longevity, it’s easy to think only in terms of lifespan—how many years we live. But there’s another arguably more important concept to focus on: healthspan. Healthspan is about how well you live throughout those years. It’s your ability to stay active, sharp, mobile, and independent—without being sidelined by chronic illness, injury, or fatigue. Here are some global trends to consider:
1) Women generally live longer than men in nearly all countries and historical periods.
2) This difference is not unique to humans, as s*x differences in aging patterns are observed in many other species. Biological differences have been explored, but what about the sociocultural influences? Women are more likely to develop Alzheimer's disease, yet conversations tend to ignore the s*x and gender differences in education, occupation, caregivng burden, and socioeconomic status; all which tend to be lower than mens', and all which contribute to lower cognitive reserve. We need to keep looking holistically at the issues around healthspan; not just the top 1% of interventions of bro-science.

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12/08/2025

My latest blog post...
The Mouth–Body Connection: Why Oral Hygiene Really Matters 😁

Learn how to safely and effectively clean your teeth and why you should bother (other than the obvious!)


https://www.wellnesswithapril.co.uk/post/the-mouth-body-connection-why-oral-hygiene-really-matters