LIVE LIFE IN GRACE
Leading Grace Nutritionist Henrietta Norton gives her seven top tips below as to how you can stay healthy this Summer... A healthy gut: Travelling in itself can be tiring and stressful and this is when we may be most vulnerable to picking up unwanted gut-based symptoms such as bloating, wind, nausea, diarrhoea and general sickness. Healthy gut flora will play a role in help your defence … [Read more...]
by Dr Rabia Malik, Cosmetic Doctor at Grace Medical Clinic. One of the commonest requests I get from patients in my clinic is how to get their skin to ‘glow’. There are many different factors that contribute to a glowing complexion. As a holistic medical practitioner, I look at my patients’ skin from many perspectives. Diet, lifestyle and environment all play a part. And then of course, … [Read more...]
by Emma Scott, Personal Trainer at Grace Gym. One of the purposes of 'asana'- the physical practise of yoga, is to activate and balance the seven energy centres within the body being our primary chakras. Each of these seven chakras relates to a major nerve ganglia branching from the spinal column. These chakras can be healthy or unhealthy and are usually described as being open, closed, blocked … [Read more...]
Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that comes and goes in a seasonal pattern. SAD is sometimes known as ‘winter depression' because the symptoms are more apparent and tend to be more severe during the winter. As Winter draws closer and the days get shorter, it is important to be aware of the SAD symptoms and ways one can treat this disorder. Symptoms can include: A … [Read more...]
Denise Elphick writes about her final two weeks on her fitness journey here at Grace Belgravia. I realise that now I have returned from my holiday I need to snap back into sensible eating and lots of exercise! Immediately I restock the cupboard with lovely stuff from Wholefoods - my favourite Primrose's Kitchen Raw Carrot and Cinnamon Muesli, almond nut butter, almond milk, buckwheat, dates, … [Read more...]
by Jade Barkett, Wellbeing Manager. 1) Food-State Vitamin C & Bioflavonoids: As the weather gets colder, everyone seems to be sick. Daily commute’s make us very susceptible to picking up germs, so ensure your immune system is firing on all cylinders! Wild Nutrition’s Vitamin C and Bioflavonoids is produced in a citrus pulp providing all you need for maximum effect on the body and reducing … [Read more...]
by Ana Isabel, Analytical Hypnotherapist & Psychological Astrologer at Grace Belgravia. The language we use often illustrates the connection between our feelings and our bodies. Expressions like: I feel sick to my stomach, I feel it in my guts, It’s a gut feeling, I can’t stomach it etc. More recently , experts have been talking about a “second brain” or “little brain” in the stomach due … [Read more...]
By Kara Mia, Grace Colon Hydrotherapist. Is "Detox" just hype? In my opinion the answer is both yes and no. Consumers are barraged by products that purport to conveniently erase all holiday wrong-doings in the shape of a pill or drink with the added bonus of restored youth etc. The word "detox" has been borrowed from the medical industry and now is over-used and mis-understood. The … [Read more...]
by Jade Barkett, Wellbeing Manager. Food, meal preparation and eating are massive parts of our lives and to most (well, definitely me!) very enjoyable experiences. However, due to the ever increasing choices and availability, deciding what to eat can be overwhelming. We often forget that the reason we eat is to nourish our bodies with nutrients so that we stay healthy and active in our day to … [Read more...]
Denise Elphick writes about her fifth and sixth weeks of her fitness journey here at Grace Belgravia. Still doing really well with only the very odd slip up. Had a glass of wine which felt a bit acidic and wrong! Back to vodka, lime soda or gin and slimline although, of course, better not at all! This two weeks will be interesting as the first week I am meeting up with the hypnotherapist, … [Read more...]