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The dopamine effect
Part of the issue is that in the modern age, pleasure and happiness have become confused. Pleasure is all about the phenomenon of reward....
Michael McEntee
Jun 25, 20212 min read
Lasting Self-improvement
Five proven approaches: Each day presents a new opportunity to grow and become a better person. Still, old habits die hard, and the...
Michael McEntee
Jun 25, 20213 min read
Ways to overcome obstacles
Skills for the wise consideration of obstacles 1. STOP. This is a good time to use the STOP skill from Dialectical Behaviour Therapy....
Michael McEntee
Jun 25, 20213 min read
Don't fixate on calories
Since 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 McEntee
Jun 25, 20214 min read
Small victories
What Are Small Victories? First, let’s establish what a “small victory” is. Small victories are anything you accomplish that aligns with...
Michael McEntee
Jun 25, 20213 min read
Is 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 McEntee
Apr 28, 20213 min read
What to know about insulin resistance
Insulin, a hormone that the pancreas makes, allows cells to absorb and use glucose. In people with insulin resistance, the cells are...
Michael McEntee
Apr 28, 20212 min read
The lifestyle changes that can cut type 2 diabetes risk
The four areas of treatment to focus on are: food, movement, stress and sleep. Problems in these areas can all contribute to the...
Michael McEntee
Apr 28, 20212 min read
Carbohydrates: Whole vs. Refined — Here’s the Difference
The amount of carbs we should consume is a highly debated topic. The dietary guidelines suggest that we get about half of our calories...
Michael McEntee
Apr 8, 20214 min read
How to Tell if Someone is Having a Panic Attack
In 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 McEntee
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Coping 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 McEntee
Apr 8, 20213 min read
Identifying Your Emotional Eating Triggers
The first step in putting a stop to emotional eating is identifying your personal triggers. What situations, places, or feelings make you...
Michael McEntee
Mar 1, 20215 min read
Emotional Eating isn't Straightforward
Research shows that people who identify as emotional eaters are more likely to overeat in response to simply being around food, and the...
Michael McEntee
Mar 1, 20213 min read
What 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 McEntee
Mar 1, 20215 min read
Learn more via our website blogs
Not only do we publish a monthly e-bulletin, we also publish regular blog posts that complement the articles in our newsletters. Want to...
Michael McEntee
Feb 3, 20211 min read
Probiotics 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 McEntee
Feb 3, 20213 min read
7 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and How to Correct it
There are a number of ways an unhealthy gut might manifest itself. Here are seven of the most common signs: 1. Upset stomach Stomach...
Michael McEntee
Feb 3, 20214 min read
Why the Gut Microbiome Is Crucial for Your Health
Your body is full of trillions of bacteria, viruses and fungi. They are collectively known as the microbiome. While some bacteria are...
Michael McEntee
Feb 3, 20215 min read
Useful links for Covid updates
NHS England: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19 Public Health England: www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covi...
Michael McEntee
Dec 3, 20201 min read
For 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,...
Michael McEntee
Nov 30, 20205 min read
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