Michael McEnteeJun 25, 20212 minThe dopamine effectPart of the issue is that in the modern age, pleasure and happiness have become confused. Pleasure is all about the phenomenon of reward....
Michael McEnteeJun 25, 20213 minLasting Self-improvementFive proven approaches: Each day presents a new opportunity to grow and become a better person. Still, old habits die hard, and the...
Michael McEnteeJun 25, 20213 minWays to overcome obstaclesSkills for the wise consideration of obstacles 1. STOP. This is a good time to use the STOP skill from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy....
Michael McEnteeJun 25, 20214 minDon't fixate on caloriesSince the dawn of the 20th century, almost all weight loss guidelines have used calories as a simple measure of how much energy we’re...
Michael McEnteeJun 25, 20213 minSmall victoriesWhat Are Small Victories? First, let’s establish what a “small victory” is. Small victories are anything you accomplish that aligns with...
Michael McEnteeApr 28, 20213 minIs sitting down the new smoking?Research suggests that sedentary lifestyles cost the NHS around £700m a year, increasing the risk of chronic health problems. Spending...
Michael McEnteeApr 28, 20212 minWhat to know about insulin resistanceInsulin, a hormone that the pancreas makes, allows cells to absorb and use glucose. In people with insulin resistance, the cells are...
Michael McEnteeApr 28, 20212 minThe lifestyle changes that can cut type 2 diabetes riskThe four areas of treatment to focus on are: food, movement, stress and sleep. Problems in these areas can all contribute to the...
Michael McEnteeApr 8, 20214 minCarbohydrates: Whole vs. Refined — Here’s the DifferenceThe amount of carbs we should consume is a highly debated topic. The dietary guidelines suggest that we get about half of our calories...
Michael McEnteeApr 8, 20213 minHow to Tell if Someone is Having a Panic AttackIn the middle of a panic attack, your mind may be racing as your body is flushed with frightening physical sensations. But what does that...
Michael McEnteeApr 8, 20213 minCoping With the Reality of Re-Entry Anxiety Anxiety is an important survival tool. What we refer to as anxiety is a physiological response to stress that puts our bodies into alert...
Michael McEnteeMar 1, 20215 minIdentifying Your Emotional Eating TriggersThe first step in putting a stop to emotional eating is identifying your personal triggers. What situations, places, or feelings make you...
Michael McEnteeMar 1, 20213 minEmotional Eating isn't StraightforwardResearch shows that people who identify as emotional eaters are more likely to overeat in response to simply being around food, and the...
Michael McEnteeMar 1, 20215 minWhat is Mindful Eating?Mindfulness can be defined in many ways. But in terms of how it relates to eating, we can loosely define it as the practice of engaging...
Michael McEnteeFeb 3, 20211 minLearn more via our website blogsNot only do we publish a monthly e-bulletin, we also publish regular blog posts that complement the articles in our newsletters. Want to...
Michael McEnteeFeb 3, 20213 minProbiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the Difference?Probiotics and prebiotics are both pretty big topics in nutrition these days. Yet even though they sound similar, the two play different...
Michael McEnteeFeb 3, 20214 min7 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and How to Correct itThere are a number of ways an unhealthy gut might manifest itself. Here are seven of the most common signs: 1. Upset stomach Stomach...
Michael McEnteeFeb 3, 20215 minWhy the Gut Microbiome Is Crucial for Your HealthYour body is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi. They are collectively known as the microbiome. While some bacteria are...
Michael McEnteeDec 3, 20201 minUseful links for Covid updatesNHS England: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19 Public Health England: www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covi...
Michael McEnteeNov 30, 20205 minFor Life… Not Just For Christmas!Joanne, who lives in Birmingham, UK, has kindly offered to share her thoughts and feelings about living with her type 1 diabetes. Here,...