Mental health is becoming a topic that is less taboo and more open, which is a great thing. Too many people give up when the light is just around the next corner of what can seem like a never ending dark tunnel. Personally, I’ve had my fair share of tragedy and loss in my short life and even battled my own demons and depression. Needless to say, I came out the other end and looking back I can’t believe I was just about ready to give it all up. Life is painted in bright vibrant colours today, and back then it was all dark greys and black. Depression is a disease that does not discriminate. But just because it can’t be seen and many people don’t understand it, does not make it any less lethal or devastating to the people affected. My own experience saw me shut my bedroom door and not emerge for about 3 or 4 months. I refused to leave the house and spent every waking moment curled up in bed – going from feelings of emptiness to all out despair. It wasn’t pretty. Healing was a slow and painful process too, but that’s another story. I […]
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Guest Contributor: Amanda has her fingers in many pies, she’s is a Chartered Accountant, Personal Trainer AND a Commonwealth Powerlifter. Amanda writes about health, fitness and clean recipes to satisfy her sweet tooth with the occasional travel and personal finance post (stratifying that inner Chartered Accountant) over on Move Love Eat. There are so many diets, fads and well choices out there when it comes to food. What is healthy and what isn’t? What is healthy for someone may not be healthy for the next person! For example swapping from white bread to brown bread is a better option for most people but for those who are gluten intolerant it isn’t really going to help. What a confusing world we live in! I’ve put together a list of 10 Healthy Food Swaps which should suit most lifestyles, small changes can make a big difference overall, so what are you waiting for? Swap prepacked fruity yoghurt for plain greek yoghurt (preferably homemade, we use the easiyo maker) with some fruit sliced through it. I had plain greek yoghurt with some sliced peaches and coconut chips the other day and it was delicious! Swap the creamy packaged salad dressing for a homemade […]
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