by admin.maria | Mar 25, 2020 | Adult Asthma, Hayfever, Healthy Lifestyle, Household Sanitation, Hygiene, Lifestyle
Since 2014, when an asthma attack landed me in A&E I’ve been on two inhalers. Actually, I was on Symbicort for a bit. Then, I was transferred to the preventer and reliever inhalers. I’ve worked out that my triggers are mainly diary and hayfever. Although, if I... 
by admin.maria | Mar 17, 2020 | Expat, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Well-Being
I’m sure a large portion of the world’s population now knows about the Coronavirus. Europe has now shut its borders. In Trinidad cruise ships are no longer allowed to enter, public gatherings are strongly discouraged and schools have been closed. As an expat it has me... 
by admin.maria | Feb 13, 2020 | Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Well-Being
I have been as guilty as the next person of neglecting my feet. Now, that I’ve included running to my workout regime I realise how much of a pounding they take. Due to the menopause I sometimes get a tingling sensation on my instep and shin. Added to that, I’ve... 
by admin.maria | Jun 20, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Women's Health
Food confession: I comfort eat. I eat when I’m sad, mad or bored. Sometimes, I eat foods that I have an intolerance to (they make me sneezy or snotty) just because I like the taste. Most times I give into my craving which is why I find Sue Omar to be an inspiration.... 
by admin.maria | May 21, 2019 | Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Skin Care, Well-Being
I woke up one morning two months ago and suddenly it seemed I had dry dull skin and more cellulite! Granted, I had been grabbing more fast food than usual due to a busy schedule but I was drinking lots of water and exercising. My skincare regime was more or less the... 
by admin.maria | Apr 30, 2019 | Baby Wearing, Child Development, Family Meals, Family Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Healthy Lifestyle, Lifestyle, Parenting
I went on to BBC 5 Live Sunday Breakfast last week to give a parent’s perspective on the findings from the report completed by Dr Charlotte Hardman (University of Liverpool) and Dr. Prabeetha Patalay (University College of London). Links were found between anxiety,... 