top of page
How to Stay Well in Winter
Back in the winter of 2012 after my own back injury, I remember the slow and often painful walk on wet pavements to my pilates teacher's...
Vanessa Mansergh
Dec 27, 20233 min read
Seasonal Well-being
I believe in living as close to nature as we can to move, eat and live well in our busy world of high tech. A daily walk is medicinal....
Vanessa Mansergh
Dec 27, 20233 min read
TPH Interview - Physiotherapist at Vancouver Olympics, Helen O'Neill
Why physiotherapy? Physiotherapy is about improving the efficiency of movement and allowing the body to be at its best. As a physio I...
Helen O'Neill
Oct 3, 20232 min read
Detoxification – It’s not just about juicing
Your body naturally detoxifies and excretes the chemicals and toxins that you are exposed to, from the air you breath, the water you...
Vanessa Mansergh
May 22, 20233 min read
5 Ways to Support your Gut Health
You have trillions of bacteria in your gut. In fact, you have more bacteria in your gut than there are cells in your body. Scientists are...
Vanessa Mansergh
May 19, 20232 min read
How to manage your blood sugars to help avoid symptoms of Perimenopause
Changing levels of hormones during perimenopause affect almost every part of your body. They can also adversely affect your blood glucose...
Vanessa Mansergh
May 19, 20233 min read
De-mystifying Osteoporosis, the silent disease
The increased importance of protecting your bones in your forties and fifties (and beyond) Your bones are continually being renewed,...
Vanessa Mansergh
Mar 1, 20233 min read
TPH Interview - Women's Health Nutritionist, Gail Brady
I am excited to introduce the first Eating Well contributor to this blog in 2023- Gail Brady. She is a Pangbourne-based nutritionist who...
Vanessa Mansergh
Mar 1, 20234 min read
TPH Interview - Jo, Apexgray
How sustainable is your sportswear? Learn more in this interview with Jo from Apexgray....
Vanessa Mansergh
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Resilience
Want to stay emotionally strong when facing life's knocks? Read on....
Heather Brand
Nov 28, 20222 min read
Stress
Want to know how to handle stress when it becomes chronic? Read on....
Heather Brand
Nov 28, 20223 min read
Depression
Everyone is likely to have experienced episodes of low mood, feeling ‘down in the dumps’ or a bit sad. When these feelings extend over...
Heather Brand
Nov 14, 20223 min read
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common feeling experienced by most people throughout life. It ranges from the sweaty palms ‘butterflies in tummy’ feelings...
Heather Brand
Nov 10, 20222 min read
Loss of a relationship
The loss of a relationship is generally the most profound loss experienced, and is the kind of loss felt by most human beings. The loss...
Heather Brand
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Loss of a job or occupation
Work covers a multitude of activities from all kinds of paid employment to giving time and energy within a group. Whatever the range of...
Heather Brand
Oct 25, 20222 min read
Losing a physical part of yourself
How can we find acceptance of our body if a part of it is missing, like our hair or sense of smell?
Heather Brand
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Loss
Time to start talking (not very British) about the stuff that hurts - like loss.
Heather Brand
Oct 5, 20222 min read
Well-being by Heather Brand
Mental health is having its time to shine right now. Want to kickstart yours?
Heather Brand
Sep 29, 20222 min read
Stronger arms and back in 5 mins
FIFTH eccentric strengthening exercise for a stronger back and arms using weights...
Vanessa Mansergh
Jul 11, 20221 min read
Stronger glutes & legs in 5 mins
FOURTH eccentric strengthening exercise to make your glutes stronger and challenge balance....
Vanessa Mansergh
Jul 6, 20221 min read
bottom of page