Veg Power We’ve all heard the old wives tale “carrots make you see in the dark”, but what does make veggies so great? Love them or loathe them, it’s safe to say we all know we should be eating vegetables! They’re jam-packed with lots of essential vitamins, minerals and antioxidants which all play a really […]
Author Archives: Catherine Hogan
National Simplicity Day National Simplicity Day is celebrated on the 12 July. It is an opportunity for us all to take time to stop, de-stress, disconnect from all the hustle and bustle and think about how we can simplify our lives. It started in honour of Henry David Thoreau, an American naturalist, poet, and philosopher […]
World Chocolate Day We have good news for the chocolate lovers out there this World Chocolate Day. Did you know that you can love your chocolate and love your gut at the same time? Love Your Chocolate and Love Your Gut But not all chocolate is created equal. It’s time to join the dark side…! […]
Tennis – Wimbledon One of the most important sporting events in the UK every summer is Wimbledon. This year’s tennis championships are taking place between 3-16 July. It’s a time to enjoy the sunshine and a chance to pick-up a racket for yourselves. You never know – you may discover you’re the next Federer, or […]
National Picnic Week It’s now officially summertime! While enjoying the longer days and the beaming sunshine why not use this as an opportunity to – next week – celebrate National Picnic Week, taking place between the 18-26 June? Treat yourselves (and your gut) this summer to a delicious picnic that will keep your gut bugs […]
Carers Week Carers Week 2023 is supported by the Carers Trust and Carers UK. It is an annual campaign to raise awareness of caring, highlighting the challenges faced by unpaid carers and recognises the contribution they make throughout the UK. Theme The week runs from 5-11th June and the theme is ‘Recognising and supporting carers […]
World Digestive Health Day 2023 The aim of World Digestive Health Day (WDHD) 2023 is to help people understand the importance of their Gastro Intestinal (GI) tract and promoting ways to keep it healthy, with a focus on lifelong healthy eating. WDHD is run by the World Gastroenterology Organisation (WGO), which focuses on the […]
World Meditation Day Sunday 21 May 2023 is World Meditation Day. A day of self-care, relaxation, and a chance to escape the worries of everyday life. Meditation Practice The practice of meditation can be described as a set of techniques that an individual uses to attain a heightened sense of awareness reaching a calm stable […]
Time for a Cuppa Week – Dementia awareness This week is Time for a Cuppa Week raising awareness of dementia. Dementia is described by Dementia UK as “an umbrella term for a range of progressive conditions that affect the brain”1. Dementia can affect people of all ages (there are over 200 subtypes) but is most […]