As regular clients of the Balanced Wellbeing Centre newsletters, you may be familiar with our catchphrase Inspire Your Vitality.  Its intention is to encourage us to create more energy and positivity in our lives, especially since our busy lifestyles can leave us both physically and mentally depleted.  When we feel energised, vital, and positive, we cope better with life challenges, our health improves, we feel happier, and we [...]

As a Health Psychologist, I’m always interested in what the research is saying about what’s best for mind and body wellness.  Some of you know that I read widely and will often apply the principles I learn in therapy pending on clients’ presentation.  With the rise in mental health problems, gut issues, autoimmune diseases, obesity, Alzeimer’s, dementia, cancer, diabetes, heart problems, osteoporosis, dental disorders, and other chronic conditions, [...]

Whether you’re implementing dietary change, increasing your activity levels, or modifying your lifestyle, your actions are transforming your wellbeing from feeling: Now that you’ve taken that step, it is possible that you may need some emotional support to get you through the transformational journey. The road to wellness change can sometimes leave you feeling powerless.  Your body and your mind are so used to operating in a [...]

It's that time of the year again when our New Year's resolutions are put to the test. Did you make any? How are they holding up? Mine were to maintain good health and to have more fun. These are probably common ones.  We could always do with more energy and vitality, and generating positivity definitely can lead to more fun.  But, alas, New Year’s resolutions don't always stick. [...]