Sandy Watts

We may be living longer, but are we living better? The World Health Organisation estimates that the average person spends the last 20% of their life experiencing poor health. How do we improve both lifespan and health span and thrive in a healthy body for as long as possible? ‘If I’d known I was going […]

‘Calm down’, ‘relax’, ‘go with the flow’…When it comes to stress, that might be easier said than done! If you’re feeling stressed, you’re certainly not alone. Stress is a normal, at times overwhelming part of life. If it’s not managed properly, it has the potential to not only ruin your day, but over time, stress

If you suffer from spring-time hay fever, help is at hand… Glorious spring! Though often wild, wet, windy and chilly, the arrival of spring slowly but surely brings more sunshine into our lives. Longer daylight hours provide more opportunity to venture outside. After winter’s hibernation we have more time and inclination to reconnect with others

The New Year is an ideal time to consider a health reset involving healthy detoxification to help support recovery from the excesses of Christmas and the holiday season, and to set up for a healthy, energised year ahead, hopefully leading to a lifetime of wellness. It’s a great time of year to restart routines and

How to support your immune system through the cooler months and Covid-19 vaccinations…Why is optimal gut/digestive health important for a strong immune system? Autumn has well and truly kicked in, with cooler temperatures, fewer daylight hours, and golden leaves falling from the trees. It’s the perfect time for some nurturing self-care to ensure our immune

Have you ever wondered what a naturopath is exactly? And what it is that a naturopath does? A naturopath aims to empower people to achieve optimal wellness and gain a sense of control over their health.   A naturopath can add a different, or wider perspective, looking at health and wellness through a different lens.

Even as we begin to emerge at level 2, Covid-19 is still prominent in most of our minds – times are still strange and uncertain. It doesn’t yet feel as if the threat has passed. And this may not change for some time. We still need to protect ourselves, and each other. Practising good hygiene

Has your sleep been disrupted recently? In these unsettling times of Covid-19, sleep disruption is hardly surprising. How does poor sleep impact the immune system? Sleep is a driver of impaired immune function.  It stands to reason that the ability to fight infection will be compromised in the face of poor sleep quality. Sleep is