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The Importance of A Healthy Work/Life Balance
Getting home from a day's work and feeling absolutely knackered is probably something everyone has felt at some point. It is vital for maintaining your mental health that you keep a healthy...
Cold Water Swimming/Immersion
In the summer heat, cold water swimming is a refreshing treat! But did you know the benefits cold water swimming has – all year round? It's become something of a trend and is highly spoken of by...
Exercise Alternatives!
We don’t all find running enjoyable. Despite it being a great form of cardio, even the thought of going for a run can fill people with dread. But luckily, it’s not the only form of cardio - here are...
Sleep Hygiene
We all hear about the importance of getting 8 hours shut-eye. Most of us don't get the 8 hours due to worries, aches, pains, family, snoring, etc. I thought I'd share my sleep hygiene tips to try...
Kindness
It's something we all want and need. Small or big, kindness doesn't go often go unappreciated. Be it a compliment, a helping hand, or a simple smile, it could brighten someone's day. There are so...
Stress Awareness
As it is Stress Awareness Month, I think it is essential to know the relief strategies for stress and potential causes to either eliminate these causes or adjust but also to know the symptoms of...
Can No News Really Be Good News
Excuse the poor pun in the title of this blog - I'm trying to keep this light! In this age, the news is readily available to us every minute of every day, via your phone, laptop, tv, and the...
Starting A New Job – First Day Jitters Tips!
Starting a new job can lead to many different emotions. You could feel excited to get stuck into something new, anxious about meeting your new colleagues, worried about what they might expect of you...
New year, new …?
We've gone into 2022, and I wanted to touch on New Year's resolutions. People make these resolutions to change elements about them to make themselves (hopefully) feel better, improve their life...
Welcome, 2022!
I wanted to write a little blog for going into the new year. It’s a time for renewal, reflecting, and setting goals. A time to be kinder to yourself, make good decisions and look ahead to the...
Food allergies/intolerances
Recently, I was tested for food allergens/intolerances, which revealed a severe intolerance to dairy. To me, this is pretty sad. I am a massive fan of cheese, strawberries with cream, and real...
Physical effects of anxiety
This one is personal to me, as I know all too well about it. Many people don’t realise that anxiety issues aren’t just your mind telling you to start preparing for the fight or flight reaction or...
World Mental Health Day
Did you know that World Mental Health Day was founded back in 1992? It is on the 10th of October every year, and each year has a theme; for example, this year was Mental Health in an Unequal World....
Phobias
Phobias are classified as a mental health issue. They are fears developed in the brain of things or feelings that can be extremely difficult to shake. Phobias are a pervasive issue. Many phobias...
How I Practice Meditation / Mindfulness
I tend to take a few minutes out of my day to practice meditation/mindfulness in the evening. It helps me wind down before sleeping, reflect on my day, set goals for the next day, and it helps ease...
Men’s Mental Health
As men's mental health week was just recently, it's appropriate to write a blog with a few pointers on charities where any man can go for some mental health help. I wanted to share these charities'...
Consultant Cardiologist in Cornwall
Dr Karikalan Kandasamy is a highly regarded Consultant Cardiologist in Cornwall. He has served at the Royal Cornwall Hospital (RCH) for over 15 years. He is also the Clinical Governance Lead for...
Motivation for Exercise
I struggle with getting the motivation to do exercise. By the time you have done a full day of work, sometimes, the last thing you want to do is exercise. It is straightforward to sit yourself down,...
Foods to Choose for a Healthy Heart
Heart Health is so important but knowing where to start with foods to choose for a healthy heart can be a challenge. This guide will help you get started and on the road to a healthier lifestyle....
Body positivity
There are a couple of thoughts I would like to share with you about body positivity. Firstly, social media Images of people who edit their pictures of their bodies to fit 'the idea of perfection'...
What Is ‘Self-Care’ To Me?
You see the term self-care everywhere, all over the internet, on TV, in shops. But self-care can mean so many different things; I thought I’d make a list of what self-care is to me. What self-care...
A Healthy Diet for a Healthy Heart
A balanced diet is crucial to preventing and managing heart disease. Food choices can be confusing so here are some top tips for creating a healthy diet for a healthy heart. Enjoy Your 5 A Day The...
Vegetables That Can Help Your Heart
You’ve chosen a healthier lifestyle and are now working on the diet. Do you really know the benefits of vegetables that can help your heart? A combination of fruit and vegetables is a must for any...
Fruit for a Healthy Heart
A well-balanced diet should include a vibrant selection of fruit for a healthy heart. The variety of fruit available today is far greater than ever before so selecting your favourites is easy....
Foods for a Healthy Heart
Knowing where to start when choosing your food is so important. The choice is vast but there are specific foods for a healthy heart and enjoying those can have many health benefits. How to Choose...
Animals and Anxiety
I’m sure if you own an animal, you’ll know exactly how beneficial it can be. Relating to my previous blog, you might feel that your animal is who you can confide in. The way they provide unlimited...
Why I Am Writing
This is my fourth blog, and in this one, I want to explain why I started writing these blogs. As someone who has gone through certain mental health problems before, I think it could be reassuring to...
Why It’s Good to Talk – How It Is Beneficial
In a study where people talked briefly for just 5 minutes about an issue that was bothering them, to a person who simply listened, those people felt 35% less depressed or stressed. The people who...
My Top 5 Organisational and Routine Anxiety Tips – why I find it helps
It’s very easy to lose your routine whether you’re stressed and anxious or not, but routine is actually extremely beneficial to health. Having a routine and checking off your ‘to-do’ list gives a...
My Top 5 Natural Anxiety Relievers
I have struggled with anxiety from my teen years but only started to learn to deal with it properly after going through a period of trauma. I find certain coping mechanisms really work for me while...
Welcome to Cornwall Cardiologist Direct
If you are visiting this page, you most likely belong to one of these visitors’ categories. You would like to lead a healthy lifestyle and have a question or some concern about your heart condition,...