My first mamogram

Pink ribbons raise breast cancer awarenessDid you know that one in eight women in the UK will be diagnosed with breast cancer?  It is something that touches the lives of so many people, I felt it was important to write a blog post about my experience with the...

What does a hygienist do to your teeth?

I love having teeth but I hate going to the dentist.  When I was younger, I had so many cavities filled I still have minor panic attacks when the hygienist finds a ‘sticky spot’.  My SimplyHealth Active plan covers routine teeth cleaning, which...

Hydrating for a desert ultra

The biggest worry people seemed to have about my desert ultra was how I was going to stay hydrated.  In actual fact, more people tend to suffer from hyponatremia during these sorts of events than dehydration.  Hyponatremia happens when you drink too much...

Hydrating for a desert ultra

The biggest worry people seemed to have about my desert ultra was how I was going to stay hydrated.  In actual fact, more people tend to suffer from hyponatremia during these sorts of events than dehydration.  Hyponatremia happens when you drink too much...

Healing power of nature

Urban forestThis weekend I had the pleasure of attending Wild and Well Festival in Bristol.  It offered four different themes: Move, Explore, Connect and Eat, with workshops, panel discussion, fitness classes, and demonstrations across five venues.  For...