I have been practising mindfulness for a long time and for me it is a part of my life but I still remember how challenging I found it when I first started. At the time I struggled with anxiety and practising mindfulness was the only thing that really helped me so I was determined to keep going with it but it felt like a chore, for quite some time. Something I needed to do in order to keep my anxiety at bay.
Read MoreSarah Dib, an academic at University College London is currently looking at the effect of a breastfeeding meditation on maternal stress but also milk hormones and composition and infant growth and behaviour. There was a previous study done in Malaysia carried out by one of her colleagues which showed that meditation improved the growth of the baby, lowered mother’s stress levels, and increased the fat content in the milk. She is now replicating the study in the UK and in premature babies.
Read MoreRelax with Lucy & Co was set up in 2017 by Lucy who is a Mental Health Nurse & Well-being Practitioner. Relax with Lucy & Co is a not for profit organisation and was set up to help the local community with all aspects of well-being and relaxation. The organisation welcomed to the team in 2019 Michelle & Rachel and between the three of them, Relax With Lucy & Co is helping many people locally and nationally. Have a read to meet the team and find out a little more about what they do.
Read MoreMany people suffer with anxiety, me included but sometimes making simple changes to your lifestyle can be a great help. As a mental health nurse, I offer advice and guidance on a regular basis when working with patients with anxiety. If you are reading this, you could try the following simple steps.
Read MoreAfter having Isaac I decided I wanted to lose my baby weight and get back to what I looked like before I had Isaac (to a fashion). I would love to say I have always been happy in the skin I am in and with my size however this has not always been the case. After having Isaac it took a whole lot of kindness, acceptance and self-love to keep me positive and focused on my journey.
Read MoreIf you are reading this and insomnia is something that is the reason for your
sleepless nights then it may be an idea to try this. This technique has been
shown to induce a deep state of relaxation and improve sleep quality and your ability
to get to sleep and stay asleep.
Read MoreTry this simple technique and see if it helps!
Read MoreLucy uses her Mental Health Nurse experience whilst working in the private sector to explain what foods can be helpful to aid sleep.
Sleep is a big factor when considering well-being.
Its important to get a restful night and to help the body to recharge ready for the day ahead.
Have a read to see what Lucy recommends.
Read MoreAnxiety is so common but what exactly is it?
Lucy uses her Mental Health Nurse skills and expertise to explain what it is and what we can do to help!
Don't let it control you, take back that control!
Read MoreAre you Happy?
Have a read to explore some of the things you could be doing to improve your happiness.
Lucy is a Well-being Specialist and Mental Health Nurse. She has pulled together some of the best strategies you can use to improve your well-being.
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