KnowU Wellbeing

16/02/2026

Josh captured this tonight 🌅
( and of course he sent it straight to me for heart health month ☺️)

A heart in the sky ❤️

Unplanned. Natural. Just there… if you pause long enough to notice it.

Your heart works quietly in the background too.

Last week we focused on blood pressure. This week we turn to cholesterol.

Because heart health is never just one number.

Know your numbers. Understand your normal.

Your wellbeing starts with knowing you 🌿

16/02/2026

Midway through Heart Health Month and what more could we want? 🔥

This time tomorrow we will be awaiting arrivals at Festa Fiesta in Great Yarmouth.

From 12–4pm, Out There Arts will be bringing colour, rhythm and community spirit to The Drill House and King Street.

I’ll be there offering funded Heart Health and Wellbeing Check Ins, thanks to the Eat Well & Thrive project.

That means you can pop in for a relaxed conversation about your blood pressure, cholesterol and heart health, completely free as part of the project.

No pressure.

No jargon.

Just clarity.

If you’re local, come along and be part of it.

Heart Health Month feels like the perfect time to pause and check in.

Know your numbers.

Understand your normal

Your wellbeing starts with knowing you 🌿

16/02/2026

Last week we talked a lot about blood pressure.

This week, let’s talk about cholesterol.

Cholesterol is often spoken about as one number.

But it isn’t just one thing.

A bit like these three hearts in this photo ❤️🤍💗

It’s the whole picture that matters.

Cholesterol is a waxy, fat like substance your body actually needs. It supports hormone production, brain function and healthy cells.

The goal isn’t zero cholesterol.

It’s balance.

Your total cholesterol is made up of:

🌿 LDL – often called bad cholesterol. In excess, this can start to line the artery walls a bit like butter or lard poured down a sink. Over time, that build up can narrow the pipes.

🌿 HDL – often called good cholesterol. Think of this a bit like Mr Muscle. It helps tidy up excess cholesterol and carry it away to be processed by the liver. Higher HDL levels are generally protective because they help keep the arteries clearer

🌿 Triglycerides – another type of fat in the blood. You can think of them as unused fuel. When we regularly take in more energy than we burn, especially from sugary foods or alcohol, the body stores that extra as triglycerides. If levels stay raised, they can add to overall cardiovascular risk.

Sometimes results are interpreted as just one headline number.

But like blood pressure, a snapshot is just that — a snapshot.

Knowing your normal is key.

At a KnowU heart health and wellbeing check in, we look at the full profile, not just a total.

Because clarity beats fear.

Know your numbers.
Understand your normal.

Your wellbeing starts with knowing you 🌿

15/02/2026

15/02/2026

Sleety rain outside.
Fire lit for a slower Sunday afternoon 🔥

A log burner doesn’t look after itself though.

It needs the right fuel.
The right airflow.
A bit of attention.

Too much air and it burns too fast.
Not enough and it struggles to keep going.

Our hearts are no different.

We don’t want blood pressure working too hard, too fast, too often.
Equally, we don’t want it ticking along too slowly either.

Heart health is about balance.

Movement.
Nourishment.
Rest and recovery.
Managing stress.

And occasionally checking your numbers so you know where you stand.

High blood pressure rarely shouts.
Cholesterol doesn’t send obvious warning signs.

That is why awareness matters.

Not fear.
Not judgement.

Just understanding your normal and making informed choices.

Most cardiovascular disease is preventable.
It often starts with one simple check.

Your wellbeing starts with knowing you 🌿

14/02/2026

❤️🩷Around Valentine’s Day we often notice a particular kind of overthinking creeping in.

You’re scrolling social media and everyone looks happy, loved-up, life sorted. Fancy dinners, flowers and perfect photos.

Meanwhile you’re feeling tired, juggling work and family commitments and trying to remember the last time you relaxed properly.

It can leave you feeling strangely emotional or flat, and then you begin to question yourself for even caring.

Comparison can be hard on the brain.

Every time you measure yourself against someone else, your stress response ticks up a notch. More stress means poorer sleep, lower self esteem, stronger cravings and less patience. It all links together quietly in the background.

❤️🩷So this weekend I usually suggest something very practical.

Reduce the input a little.

Less scrolling and comparison will give you fewer things that make you second-guess yourself. Giving your brain some much needed breathing space.

Your nervous system settles when the background noise drops.

If you’ve been feeling a bit tender or self-critical lately, you’re not alone in that. This time of year does it to a lot of people. I see you, I'm hear if you need me 🌿

14/02/2026

Valentine’s Day often focuses on loving other people.

But what about loving your own heart? ❤️

Not just emotionally. Physically too.

This month we have been talking about knowing your numbers.

🌿Blood pressure.
🌿Cholesterol.
🌿Blood sugar.
🌿Your heart age.
🌿Your patterns.

Because loving your heart is not dramatic. It is not fear based. It is small, consistent acts of care over time.

It is choosing curiosity over avoidance. Clarity over panic. Information over assumption.

You cannot change your date of birth. But you can influence your habits. And healthy habits build over time, just like unhealthy ones can.

So today feels like a gentle reminder.

Love your heart enough to know your numbers. Love yourself enough to understand your normal.

Your wellbeing starts with knowing you 🌿

If you have been meaning to check in, maybe this is your sign.

13/02/2026

Last night at Gorleston Pavilion was powerful.

So many men in the room. Exactly what had been hoped for. Because menopause is not just a women’s issue. It affects partners, families, workplaces and communities.

Exactly what Tina set out to do. Inclusive for all.

Scott’s openness and honesty touched everyone. I don’t think he quite realised the impact his authenticity has in a room like that.

Having Victoria and Kate there together was just brilliant. I have heard them both speak several times and I always take something new away. The depth of knowledge, the clarity, the lived experience, wow.

And Cath did what she does best. Important messages delivered in such a receivable way.

There were so many analogies that made it relatable and understandable. Cars - fast, vintage or feeling a bit clapped out. Minestrone soup. Scheduling. Raspberries and plums. Complex topics made human.

Some of the themes encouraged us to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. To be open. To be honest.

But above all, curiosity and communication remain key.

It was lovely to speak with so many people before the event, during the break and afterwards. Real conversations, real questions, real curiosity.

I am proud to be part of it and grateful that we have such a supportive selection of local partners creating spaces like this.

It was also great to talk about the impact menopause can have on heart health. Cholesterol, blood pressure and blood sugar can shift quietly during this stage of life, which is why awareness matters.

Know your numbers.
Understand your normal.

Your wellbeing starts with knowing you 🌿

12/02/2026

We’ve been talking about knowing your numbers this week.

One question that often comes up is this:
Why is my blood pressure different at home compared to at the GP or during a check in?

The short answer?

Context matters.

Blood pressure responds to the environment.

It can be higher:
🌿 When you are rushing
🌿 When you feel anxious
🌿 In a clinical setting
🌿 After caffeine
🌿 After talking

It can be lower:
🌿 When you are relaxed
🌿 Sitting quietly
🌿 In a familiar space

That is why one reading is just a snapshot.
Patterns tell the real story.

If a reading is higher in clinic or at a check in, it is often helpful to monitor at home for a week or so to understand your usual pattern.

🌿 Take readings at the same time each day
🌿 Sit quietly for five minutes first
🌿 Keep a simple record

If readings are consistently around or above 140 over 90, they need proper review.

If they are consistently very low and you feel unwell, that matters too.

The key is not panic.

It is clarity.

Know your numbers.
Understand your normal.

Your wellbeing starts with knowing you 🌿

11/02/2026

Everyone loves to feel special…

Do you know someone who’s been having a tough time, or someone who’s gone above and beyond and deserves a big “thank you”? Now’s your chance!

Go ahead and tag them below and tell us why they’re being nominated. A couple of lucky winners will score free massages...all in the name of fun, appreciation, and… maybe a few brownie points for you 😉

Let’s spread some good vibes and treat the amazing people in our lives!

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