Tag Archives: #mindfulness

Love You: The Active Process of Resting

The Yin and Yang of Well-being We all know that movement is medicine! Or as the physiotherapist at my practice says, “motion is lotion”. If physical activity was a tablet we would all be on it! But what of rest? Where does that fit into the mix? Often when patients have viral respiratory infections (commonContinue reading “Love You: The Active Process of Resting”

Love You: Dealing with Emotional Distress

How often have you been advised to stop worrying or just let things be? Yet, when faced with a challenging interpersonal conflict, your emotional reaction can be so intense that it feels almost physical. It’s distressing, like an injury that you can actually sense within you. Interestingly, when you sustain a physical injury, there’s aContinue reading “Love You: Dealing with Emotional Distress”

Love You: Unleash your potential

Are you your biggest barrier? As a mum, wife, doctor and yogi, wellness enthusiast and medical educator, I wear many hats. Even during the most challenging days—often characterised by an overwhelming demand for my attention and a limited number of hours—I find purpose in my life. I feel fortunate to have a career that IContinue reading “Love You: Unleash your potential”

Love You: New Years Resolutions or simply playing with possibilities

After enjoying the holiday season, many individuals naturally shift their focus to the upcoming year, pondering the potential opportunities and experiences it might bring. Some set resolutions centered around their health and wellness, but all too often, these intentions fade away by the end of January. This is part of the human experience; it’s similarContinue reading “Love You: New Years Resolutions or simply playing with possibilities”

Love You: Festive Well-being Bingo

The holiday season can be incredibly hectic, and it should also be a time of joy and celebration. However, it often leads to feelings of stress and habits like overeating and inactivity. To help you and your loved ones find some peace amidst the chaos this Christmas, I’ve put together a delightful well-being bingo game.Continue reading “Love You: Festive Well-being Bingo”

Love You: Nurturing Connections for Better Well-Being

The Desire for Connection   Two fundamental aspects of being part of BSLM are nurturing healthy relationships and maintaining mental well-being. I hadn’t previously considered the significance of quality relationships as a standalone pillar of wellness, but it’s clear that difficulties in our connections—whether at work, home, or within our communities—can significantly impact our mentalContinue reading “Love You: Nurturing Connections for Better Well-Being”

Love You: Breaking Stigmas & Embracing Inclusivity in Wellness

In this context, the understanding of what lifestyle medicine must evolve for both the patient and practitioner. It should focus on holistic well-being rather than merely aesthetics or fleeting trends. Instead of lifestyle changes for a specific occasion or succumbing to societal pressures, we should emphasise sustainable health practices that foster genuine wellness longer term.Continue reading “Love You: Breaking Stigmas & Embracing Inclusivity in Wellness”

Reward or Robbery – Are we caught in a Pavlovian Hamster Wheel

✨ Are we trapped in a cycle of rewarding hard? 🤔✨ As I dive deeper into my personal journey with intermittent fasting and its potential benefits for perimenopausal brain fog, I’ve been reflecting on a thought-provoking idea from Gina Stephen’s Book, “28-Day FAST Day-by-Day: The Ultimate Guide to Starting (or restarting) Your Intermittent Fasting LifestyleContinue reading “Reward or Robbery – Are we caught in a Pavlovian Hamster Wheel”