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    The dopamine effect
    Michael McEntee
    • Jun 25, 2021
    • 2 min

    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....
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    Lasting Self-improvement
    Michael McEntee
    • Jun 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
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    Ways to overcome obstacles
    Michael McEntee
    • Jun 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    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....
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    Don't fixate on calories
    Michael McEntee
    • Jun 25, 2021
    • 4 min

    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...
    11 views0 comments
    Small victories
    Michael McEntee
    • Jun 25, 2021
    • 3 min

    Small victories

    What Are Small Victories? First, let’s establish what a “small victory” is. Small victories are anything you accomplish that aligns with...
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    Is sitting down the new smoking?
    Michael McEntee
    • Apr 28, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
    12 views0 comments
    What to know about insulin resistance
    Michael McEntee
    • Apr 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
    10 views0 comments
    The lifestyle changes that can cut type 2 diabetes risk
    Michael McEntee
    • Apr 28, 2021
    • 2 min

    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...
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    Carbohydrates: Whole vs. Refined — Here’s the Difference
    Michael McEntee
    • Apr 8, 2021
    • 4 min

    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...
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    How to Tell if Someone is Having a Panic Attack
    Michael McEntee
    • Apr 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
    13 views0 comments
    Coping With the Reality of Re-Entry Anxiety
    Michael McEntee
    • Apr 8, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
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    Identifying Your Emotional Eating Triggers
    Michael McEntee
    • Mar 1, 2021
    • 5 min

    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...
    55 views0 comments
    Emotional Eating isn't Straightforward
    Michael McEntee
    • Mar 1, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
    7 views0 comments
    What is Mindful Eating?
    Michael McEntee
    • Mar 1, 2021
    • 5 min

    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...
    5 views0 comments
    Learn more via our website blogs
    Michael McEntee
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 1 min

    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...
    8 views0 comments
    Probiotics and Prebiotics: What’s the Difference?
    Michael McEntee
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 3 min

    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...
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    7 Signs of an Unhealthy Gut and How to Correct it
    Michael McEntee
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 4 min

    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...
    15 views0 comments
    Why the Gut Microbiome Is Crucial for Your Health
    Michael McEntee
    • Feb 3, 2021
    • 5 min

    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...
    5 views0 comments
    Useful links for Covid updates
    Michael McEntee
    • Dec 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    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...
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    For Life… Not Just For Christmas!
    Michael McEntee
    • Nov 30, 2020
    • 5 min

    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,...
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