Wed, 26 Jun 2024 21:35:47 +0100WeeblyMon, 05 Feb 2018 14:44:12 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/mahatma-ghandi-thinking-about-happiness" Happiness is when what you think, what you say and what you do are in harmony" M.G.


Have a look at the ebook by Neom - THE GUIDE TO HAPPINESS. www.neomorganics.com . it includes an interesting quick questionnaire on truly living in the moment.
]]>Wed, 11 Oct 2017 10:48:15 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/balancing-gut-bacteriaNeuroscience research emphasises the information superhighway between your gut and mood. Apparently the majority of the body's serotonin is found in the gut and eating foods to balance gut bacteria is vital.  eg. live yogurt, fruit ,vegetables and wholegrains etc. Research has also shown that people who took a probiotic supplement for a month experienced fewer negative thoughts. ]]>Tue, 08 Aug 2017 16:18:53 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/quick-banana-ice-cream
portion for one (or about 2 scoops)

1 ripe banana
half vanilla pod seeds
1 dessertspoon apricot fruit spread (no added sugar)
40ml natural yogurt (or part strawberry childrens yogurt squeezy)

Peel and slice the banana. Wrap loosely in baking parchment and freeze for one and a half hours. Place the frozen banana into the food processor with all the other ingredients. Blend for a few moments until the mix is smooth and creamy. Transfer to a freezer proof container and freeze for a minimum of 2 hours. When you're ready to eat remove container from the freezer and leave at room temperature until it softens slightly or serve immediately on a warm pud. ps lovely with banana bread. Enjoy.]]>Mon, 12 Jun 2017 15:43:36 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/mood-boosters-for-june*  Try to get some fresh air every day - even if it's only ten minutes. June contains our longest daylight day. Lets make the most of        it.


*  Make time to do something just for you, whether that's reading, listening to your choice of music, lying in a warm bath, painting      your toenails or simply daydreaming.
]]>Sun, 01 Jan 2017 17:58:51 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/-welcome-to-my-news-update-pagesHi this is Shelley, your freefrom Coach. 
I will be using this page to give you a regular update on any areas of interest.  I will put each update into its own category for easy access, just click on the subject you want to explore via the categories box to the right.  Please feel free to add any comments  by clicking on the "Add Comment" link below.]]>Wed, 23 Nov 2016 11:09:48 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/headspace-focusStudies show that moving the clutter from around you will have a positive effect on a clearer, more focussed headspace.
Try investing in a few hours (or a few minutes each day) to clear the clutter from your kitchen counter, your workspace or your 
​wardrobe. 
]]>Tue, 09 Aug 2016 12:54:12 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/heard-about-lingonberriesThis is a new one on me too. Tiny red berries sometimes known as cowberries. Available in health food stores (or at Ikea). They have a high concentration of quercetin, an anti-inflammatory and antioxidant plant pigment used to treat heart and blood vessel conditions. Research shows they are also useful as a diuretic.]]>Fri, 20 May 2016 10:34:03 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/free-from-festivalFreeFrom Festival in London - 30th May!
After the success of last year's event the organisers are expecting over 2,000 visitors to attend their festival on May 30th in East London's Brick Lane. Healthy gluten, dairy and refined sugar-free snacks, desserts and drinks to taste and to take away.
]]>Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:11:12 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/hats-off-to-sue-quinnYes hats off to Sue Quinn, Cookery Writer and Journalist for her recipes in the Sunday Times Food Magazine in Jan which are genuinely made with no added sugar. I've tried the Blueberry cheesecake and its delicious. Additional recipes on her website www.penandspoon.com or see her book Sugar Free: over 60 recipes with No added sugar thesundaytimes.co.uk/bookshop. ]]>Fri, 01 Apr 2016 11:06:51 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/5-ways-to-get-happier-and-healthier
1. meditate for 5 mins every day. Proven to help purge depression and soothe stress hormones.
2. take vitamin B complex which are the anti stress vitamins 
3. write down your feelings which can shift negative thoughts
4. get plenty of sleep as this is the only time the body turns off the stress hormones
5. transform negative emotions with flower remedies. try Holly for anger , mustard for depression but consult a specialist to help you to decide appropriate ones with dosage. 
]]>Fri, 28 Aug 2015 12:35:07 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/expressive-writing-eases-stressResearch from the University of Auckland New Zealand suggests that writing about your troubles could boost your immune system and speed up healing.
The researchers found that participants wounds healed 3 times faster if they wrote about emotional or traumatic experiences rather than just documenting daily activities. Their reasoning is that expressive writing eases stress which in turn supports the immune system and they say that just 20mins per day over 3 days can make a difference. Food for thought. ]]>Mon, 13 Jul 2015 12:07:02 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/sugar-facts* Shredded wheat is one of the few cereals with no added sugar or salt so great for breakfast with a few added fresh fruit berries and milk.

* The water in tinned vegetables often contains sugar so just take a minute to check the label and choose the sugar free ones.]]>Sun, 07 Jun 2015 15:44:35 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/100-free-from-added-sugarA few suggestions for quick snacks free from added sugar.
How about?
     frozen grapes - pop a small bunch or a few single ones into the freezer. Lovely in the summer , like a short burst of sorbet.
     a handful of natural popcorn sprinkled with cinnamon rather than sugar.
     a selection of fresh berries - strawberrries, blueberries or raspberries.
     your own fruit lollies - puree some fresh fruit , pour into lolly moulds with a stick, freeze and hey presto.
     fruit kebabs - cut a selection into pieces, thread onto a skewer, dip in Greek yogurt and sprinkle with ground ginger.

]]>Fri, 24 Apr 2015 11:31:49 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/talking-turmericTurmeric has been credited with an array of health benefits - boosting the immune system, aiding digestion, fighting inflammation, slowing down the aging process of the brain,treating depression and even helping to inhibit the growth of cancer cells , and we know it has been used in Indian and Chinese medicines for many years. The benefits are down to the high levels of the natural substance CURCUMIN , which provides the vibrant yellow colour. 
Fresh turmeric is now more readily available and looks like the ginger root. Scrub and grate this (do mind because the colour will stain your skin, clothes and work surfaces) or cut into thin matchstick fingers. It will give a depth of earthly flavour to a curry or for a vegetable smoothie mix it with carrot ,cucumber or beetroot. Worth a try.]]>Wed, 18 Feb 2015 12:47:25 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/knitting-as-a-prescription-for-a-peaceful-mindKnitting developed from around the third century AD to make clothes.
 An online survey of 3,500 frequent knitters, showed that the more they knitted the more calm and happy they felt. Knitting has long been recognised as a therapeutic activity for people who have been through trauma - soldiers who had been shell-shocked in the 1st World War were set to knit as part of their recuperation. The pain clinic at Bath has run a weekly knitting group since 2006, and the woman who pioneered this approach is NHS Physiotherapist Betsan Corkhill who has now founded the website www.stitchlinks.com to provide support and friendship. The gentle meditative , repetitive action of knitting is soothing, helps relaxation and over time has the potential to reduce the need for pain medication. Knitting has also been shown to help with anorexia and in treating addictions.
In Betsan's new book 'Knit for Health & Wellness' she explains how neuroscience is beginning to show how knitting may help our brains;
-the repetitive movement promotes the release of calming seratonin which also lifts mood and dulls pain.
-making things with our hands activates different brain circuits to ,say, office work.
-two-handed movement across the midline of our bodies is recognised as using a lot of brain capacity, leaving less room for    other issues
- however chaotic our lives, knitting is under our control.

Extract from an article in You magazine by Sarah Stacey Jan 2015.]]>Wed, 07 Jan 2015 18:26:10 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/-carrie-roses-tips-for-everyday-happiness-a-new-start-for-2015Carrie Rose - Life Coach and Counsellor gives simple and practical advice in her book ' How to get from Here to There Without Going Anywhere'

• start the day with gratitude - there's always something to be thankful for.
• use your imagination - decide how you want your day to be and picture yourself with things going well.
• take pleasure in small things .
• if you make a mistake be kind to yourself.
• listen to your loved ones - everyone actually .
• when something bad happens put a full stop after it - don't dwell on it.
• adults need to play as much as children do.
• take some time to 'be' rather than 'do' - daydream/meditate/listen to music/enjoy the elements without thinking you need to have a goal.
• end the day thinking of 3 good things that have happened.

]]>Sun, 09 Nov 2014 18:32:33 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/november-09th-2014If you're looking to add that vanilla taste to your baking without the sugar or alcohol of extract and without the faff of scraping vanilla pods for the seeds - this is the product for you. It's available at Waitrose (and other stores) and with an easy twist you can add the flavour and aroma of vanilla to your baking via the bean grinder. Lovely. I can recommend it - do give it a try yourself.]]>Fri, 10 Oct 2014 17:35:56 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/october-10th-2014"always be a first-rate version of yourself and not a second-rate version of someone else"

Judy Garland]]>Mon, 15 Sep 2014 17:39:53 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/september-15th-2014Check out the smoothie recipes by Clark Russell - nutritionist. (thefatlosspuzzle.com/smoothiebook) 

Here's one to try;      Pineapple and coconut cheesecake.per person 

• 100g pineapple peeled and cored
• half small banana
• 150ml unsweetened almond milk
• 3tbsp greek yogurt
• 12 cashews or 8 macadamia nuts
• splash of coconut milk
• one third of a small shelled coconut or coconut pieces.

Blitz all together for about 1 minute - enjoy.

Did you know that one portion (300g) of fresh pineapple contains approx 90% of the recommended daily allowance of vitamin C for an adult and that new research suggests that the fruit could also act as a painkiller. A study by the University  of Mosul's college of dentistry looked at the chemical bromelain which pineapple contains and researchers tested its effect on pain and inflammation after dental surgery. It significantly reduced pain comparatively when compared to common anti inflammatory drug diclofenac and a placebo.
]]>Fri, 01 Aug 2014 17:46:53 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/august-01st-2014If you want to eat/bake using less sugar check out my own recipe collection for desserts, puds and tea-time treats but for more ideas re day to day living you could try www.peasandfigs.co.uk  which features a whole range of recipes covering all sorts of intolerances and allergies. Alternatively you could take a look at www.theintolerantgourmet.com .]]>Wed, 09 Jul 2014 17:51:43 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/july-09th-2014Dismissed for years as ‘yuppie flu’, malingering or a purely  psychological condition, CFS is still very poorly understood in the wider health community. However, over many years Dr Myhill, with Dr John McLaren Howard of Acumen  Laboratory, has continued to search for a physiological cause for the multiple and totally disabling symptoms of CFS – and she has found one: poorly functioning mitochondria.

 Although every CFS sufferer is different, Dr Myhill has a basic protocol which she requires all her patients to follow before addressing their more individual problems – and it is focused on rebuilding the structures underlying the health of the mitochondria. To re-use the car analogy – it is no good just filling the tank with fuel – or unblocking the fuel pipe – or cleaning the spark plugs – or unblocking the air filter. If you want to the car to work you have to do all of these things. See her book out from April 2014.

www.drmyhill.co.uk]]>Fri, 20 Jun 2014 17:57:55 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/wise-words-for-june"You're braver than you believe and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think"
winnie the pooh - AA Milne

"If you don't like the road you're walking , start paving another one" 
Dolly Parton

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted"
Aesop's fables - the lion and the mouse.]]>Mon, 05 May 2014 18:01:20 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/january-19th-2015Around 250,000 men, women and children in the UK alone have Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, a chronic, fluctuating illness that affects many parts of the body, more commonly the nervous and immune systems. Read the facts and spread the word about this devastating illness. Visit  www.actionforme.org/meam2014
]]>Fri, 04 Apr 2014 18:10:35 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/-cfs-and-higher-levels-of-neuro-inflammation-website-info-link CFS and higher levels of neuro inflammation- website info link below:-

Patients with chronic fatigue syndrome........]]>Thu, 20 Mar 2014 18:16:45 GMThttp://www.thefreefromcoach.co.uk/news-update/march-20th-2014Cinnamon swirl for that afternoon pick-me-up.
Half cinnamon stick
Half mug of water
1 green tea bag
Half an orange - juiced.

Crush the cinnamon into a pan with the water and the tea bag, bring to the boil and then leave to steep for 5 minutes. Add the juice and reheat but don't let it reboil. Enjoy.

• In China, cinnamon is considered excellent for the kidneys, both energizing and purifying and also good for the spleen.
• In Ancient Greece cinnamon was widely used as a cure for bronchitis.
• In Sweden, a trial found that cinnamon could help balance blood sugar helping to maintain balanced energy levels.

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