Healthy Life Essex blog: regular health and wellbeing blogs

April 16, 2018

Healthy Life Essex monthly tips

This is a new section commencing April 2018. Every month we will be adding a very short tip, on a variety of subjects, that we will also share via our newsletter. (Register here if you are not already on the database.) If you have a tip you would like to share with the Healthy Life

April 15, 2018

Living with Depression and Anxiety by Amanda Green

Living with Depression & Anxiety has been written by Amanda Green* as a self-help book for anyone suffering from these mental health problems. But I would suggest it is a book everyone should read. Most of us will have suffered occasional spells of anxiety and stress, but perhaps not the completely debilitating thick fog, or

April 12, 2018

Hens – the pets with extra benefits.

Hens are enriching, intelligent birds – and make fantastic pets. Imagine if your dog could drive you to work, or your cat could make you a cup of tea in the morning. Hens aren’t quite that intelligent, but they are a pet with some serious benefits, a pet over and above most, in fact in

April 11, 2018

Benefits of Pets for Kids – The Essential Guide

Benefits of Pets for Kids – The Essential Guide Did you know it’s estimated there are around 19 million families with children living in the UK? Plus, one in every two households owns a pet of some form. From dogs to reptiles, and cats to rodents, there are a considerable number of different options when

March 26, 2018

Therapy Review: Ten Day Total Reset

Therapy Review: Ten Day Total Reset On Friday 16th March 2018, I will be starting the Ten Day Total Reset detox programme (see http://10daytotalreset.com/) I will be having 3 colonic hydrotherapy sessions and living on green juice during that time. I have been told it will be tough but that I will definitely feel the

March 22, 2018

Please support Age Concern Southend

Could you support Age Concern Southend? Lin Boulter, CEO of Age Concern Southend is taking on an exciting challenge in May and would love it if you could offer your support. The charity does fantastic work in Southend supporting many elderly people and they have got a fantastic project in the pipeline that needs lots

March 22, 2018

Admin Assistant for Southend Careers.

Admin Assistant for Southend Carers Do you have good admin skills? Are you organised and enthusiastic? Would a role that supports Carers living in Southend excite you? Would you like part time hours? If the answer is ‘yes’ to all of the above, then you should definitely apply for this short term contract role: Hours

March 15, 2018

Southend-on-Sea Physical Activity Survey

Southend-on-Sea Physical Activity Survey Southend-on-Sea Borough Council wants to better understand its residents’ attitudes, behaviours and motivations relating to physical activity. The findings of this survey will be used to help inform Southend-on-Sea Borough Council’s future plans to increase levels of participation in physical activity. The survey is open to everyone over the age of

March 14, 2018

Ten Day Total Reset

Ten Day Total Reset Well, here goes – I am about to reset my life. Well, my health and wellbeing anyway! Ann-Marie Marshall of Optimal Health & Wellness in Westcliff specialises in Colon Hydrotherapy, Food IntoleraceTesting and Nutritional Advice. Claire Brooks of plant-based health hub Conscious Kitchen in Sutton Road, Southend is a trained Dietician

March 14, 2018

Beat the Seats Challenge – Southend United Football Club

Teams are wanted for the Beat the Seats Squat Challenge at Southend United Football Club. Register your interest by 19th March by emailing: fundraising@seandcessexmind.org.uk. Full details will be sent by return. SECE Mind and Southend United Football Club are coming together to promote fitness and positive mental health… With the help of our charity partners,

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