Health, Sleep, Anxiety and Me

20/02/2023

Check out this article on herbal remedies. Some of these you would have in your own home.

Let me know what you think?

Introduction For thousands of years, herbal therapy for skin diseases has been practiced. Herbs and their applications developed regionally, based on locally available plants and trade in ethnobotanical treatments. This review of herbal remedies includes both pharmaceuticals with scientific proof fo...

18/02/2023

2 days and counting down.

Fitness App ✔️
Supplements ✔️
Detox tea ✔️
Meal plan ✔️

I've still got to do my before pictures. This is the bit I hate. I hate pictures anyway but pictures that aren't Strategically angled or filtered are my worst fear.

I've decided this will also be my journey of self love!

Who can relate?

15/02/2023

My journey for a healthier me ready for my wedding starts Monday. I'm excited to share my journey with you.

It maybe messy but it will be REAL.

08/02/2023

07/02/2023

Whos with me on this one?

07/02/2023

Whos a snorer?

06/02/2023

What is Melatonin?

Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland in your brain.

The brain produces the hormone in response to darkness. It helps with the timing of your circadian rhythms (24-hour internal clock) and with sleep.

Being exposed to light at night can block melatonin production. Research suggests that melatonin plays other important roles in the body beyond sleep. Therefore, in addition to improving sleep, melatonin is also involved in managing immune function, blood pressure, and cortisol levels.

Plus, it acts as an antioxidant, with some research finding that it can significantly affect many health conditions.

A large analysis of 19 studies in children and adults with sleep disorders found that melatonin reduced the amount of time it took to fall asleep, increased total sleep time, and improved sleep quality

04/02/2023

No energy = Burnout

Here's some healthy foods that give you more energy. Free energy is the best right 🤷‍♀️

03/02/2023

Let's look after each other 🥰💜

03/02/2023

There is nothing worse than a toddler who doesn't sleep. Trust me I know (4years) that's how long it took my youngest to sleep a full night. 4 long years.

Here are some good practices that may not solve the problem but definately help!

03/02/2023

Insomnia - inability to sleep.

But insomnia is so much more than that. It is debilitating and can make people feel sleepy in the daytime, low on energy, irritability and a depressed mood.

An average adult needs 7-9 hours, children 9-13 and babies need 12-17 hours sleep.

There are many causes to insomnia that should be investigated first like

😩 stress, anxiety or depression
🫨 noise
🥵🥶 a room that's too hot or cold
🍸 alcohol, caffeine or ni****ne
🥴 recreational drugs like ecstacy or cochineal
✈️ jet lag
👮‍♀️shift work

Insomnia can get better by changing your sleeping habits as suggested below.

03/02/2023

Hey, I'm Sam 👋

A mum of 4 (blended families say Hi) little humans, a dog mum and a wife-to-be. I work as a PA to various Directors in the NHS and I have partnered with LiveGood to earn an extra income on the side (no shame in that, we're all struggling right now huh!)

LiveGood offers an amazing range of products that you will learn all about through my page along with some great advice and an open community where we can come together.

This is a page to discuss openly about struggles, achievements and testimonials on how amazing these products are from real people, YOU!