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Making healthy habits stick…
We all want to live healthier lives, but sticking to healthy habits can be hard. Busy schedules, tempting convenience foods, and the demands life make it tough to keep up with changes.
The key to success isn’t just setting goals — it’s using...
Trying to be healthier? Rewarding yourself makes healthy change easier AND faster.
Our brains love quick wins. We are much more likely to prioritise an immediate reward like the sweet taste of chocolate, over our long-term rewards, like being healthy and slimmer.
This short-term bias can make it...
Is alcohol sabotaging your health and weight loss?
Today, we're addressing a topic that significantly impacts women's well-being: alcohol consumption.
It's a topic that we talk a lot about in Momentum
At a population level, men drink more than women. However, research indicates that women are...
Dr Lucy here. This week I failed.
I failed to send the Friday 5 at 5 email out on Friday. Hence it's coming to you on Sunday at 6.
Now I know in the grand scheme of things, this is not a big failure but as someone who likes to follow through on commitments, it doesn't align with my core values...
What is Hypnosis and How Can It Help Your Health?
Hypnosis, or hypnotherapy, is a state of deep relaxation and heightened focus. Contrary to popular myths, hypnosis isn’t about losing control or being unconscious.
Instead, it allows you to tap into your subconscious mind to change unhelpful...
Did you know that your metabolic health is closely linked to your mental health?
Mental illness is prevalent and can significantly impact individuals’ lives and well-being. While there are many causes of mental illness, we are discovering more about how our lifestyle choices can influence...
Fasting is more than just a weight loss tool; it offers a myriad of health benefits that can transform your life. It is a powerful tool that can offer numerous health benefits beyond weight loss.
Fasting vs Calorie Restriction
While both fasting and calorie restriction can lead to...
Have you ever felt like meditation just isn’t for you? Maybe you’ve tried it and thought, “I don’t have time,” or “I don’t know how.” But here’s the truth: meditation is for everyone—and it's simpler than you might think.
Let’s...
Hands up if you like rum balls!
Traditional rum balls are a classic recipe that typically uses crushed biscuits and sweetened condensed milk, cocoa and coconut.
These sweet, sticky balls will likely remind you of childhood… But unfortunately, they are high in sugar.
We’ve created a...
Hippocrates famously said "All disease begins in the gut".
Whilst this isn't strictly true, the evidence emerging is that our gut is super important.
The gut consists of 3 elements
- Structure of the gut
- Mechanics of the gut
- Microbiome in the gut
Whenever there is a surge in a popular health...
This was following a recently released podcast episode from Zoe Science. In this episode, Prof Sarah Berry claimed “that seed oils are not harmful”. She stated that she was shocked by the amount of "nutri-nonsense" out there.
We have gone through the podcast and the references and...
Mindset is all about beliefs.
Henry Ford famously said, “Whether you think you can, or you think can't- you're right.”
Many of us have beliefs that have gone unchallenged. They are thoughts (which, by the way, are just a group of neurones firing together) that we think over and over....
