Kick-Start 2012 with Belinda Benn

Part Five Of The New Nutrition Series What I’m a about to say may come as a newsflash for some. But it’s something that holistic (and even some conventional!) health practitioners have known for years. And that is this: A lack of sleep or adequate rest can – despite a healthy diet and regular exercise

I have a friend who regularly reminds me that if you jump off the top of an 80-storey building, for 79 storeys you can actually think you’re flying. It’s the sudden stop at the end that gets you. When I think of the financial boom, bubble and bust the US has just gone through, I

Lying down, with your hand on your belly, take a slow breath in through your nose. Allow the breath to begin low in the stomach region, causing your belly to rise into your hand. In the last 1/3 of the breath, your ribcage should expand laterally and the chest and collarbone should eventually rise. Repeat

There’s nothing like a great night’s sleep. If you’ve ever suffered even briefly from insomnia, then you’ll know how fantastic you feel when you eventually do get that blessed release.I sleep best when I’m truly satisfied with the day I’ve just had. When I spend my evening faffing around doing nothing productive I can sometimes