We have teamed up with the amazing Exhale healthy coffee to offer one lucky winner the chance to win a whole year worth of coffee, one pack per month. We will also be offering a runner up with 3 bags of coffee.
To enter this yummy giveaway, simply follow all steps below.
Fill in the below form as the winner and runner up will be informed via email.
#WIN year’s free subscription from Exhale
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Closing date April 24th 2021
WIN! Wild Vines are giving away a taster case of premium wines worth £130.00 from Rudera Estate, Stellenbosch.
The South African Wine industry are going through very tough times currently with Covid
as well as the South African government imposing prohibition-like restrictions, banning all
sales on alcohol in South Africa and stopping all exports as well! The ban has now been
lifted, but the surplus is big and jobs and livelihoods depend on our thirst!
In support of this industry in crisis, Wild Vines are hosting this give-away of a Taster Case
of Premium South African Wines from Rudera Wines which is an award winning, well
established wine producer specialising in Chenin Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon,
situated in the historic town of Stellenbosch South Africa.
Wild Vines is a South African Wine Specialist, that brings you hand picked wines that they
love and believe in, it's as simple as that!
To enter simply follow the below social links and fill in the below form as the winner will be announced via email.
WIN! Wild Vines are giving away a taster case of premium wines worth £130.00 from Rudera Estate, Stellenbosch.
This offer is open to all UK residents only. Strictly you must be aged 18 and over You are only entered into this competition if you enter your full and correct email address and follow all steps above We cannot guarantee the exact product or value you receive We cannot guarantee delivery date The winner will be informed via email and will receive our newsletters which you can unsubscribe from at any time. The winner will be selected at random from this competitions email entries. Following all above steps is not compulsory. The prize cannot be transferred to a third party nor can it be redeemed for a cash alternative. We observe the right to withdraw this offer if needed Closing date April 25th 2021
Tea and coffee are two of the most widely consumed drinks in the world, with water topping the list. They both give you more energy, and they taste great, but it seems more and more coffee drinkers are making the switch to tea. Here’s why you should join the movement:
Tea was first used as a medicinal drink in China in the 1500s where it was said to heal wounds, control bleeding, aid digestion and improve mental health. And today, 500 years later, we’re still reaping these rewards.
In more recent years, drinking tea has been discovered to assist with an abundance of other health ailments as well. That includes boosting mood and productivity.
Although it’s something tea drinkers have known for a long time, science is catching up and there are studies to back these health benefits. Researchers have found that drinking tea lowers cortisol levels (the stress hormone) and drinking at least half a cup of green tea a day is said to lower the risk of developing dementia and depression.
So how does it work?
Tea is loaded with antioxidants, along with catechins, plant polyphenols, and phytochemicals that have been found to fight diseases such as cancer, and boost the metabolism, and of course, impacts your brain health.
One of the common antioxidants include epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) which is believed to improve attention and make people feel calm.
Theanine is an amino acid in tea that triggers alpha waves in the brain, and similar to EGCG, it creates a feeling of relaxation and reducing stress. On the other hand, caffeine in tea increases your reaction time and alertness, but because there isn’t as much caffeine in tea as you’ll find in coffee you don’t end up crashing from the high afterwards. The theanine helps to counteract that stimulation, decreasing stress and lowering blood pressure.
It’s this magic combination that keeps your concentration up and helps you to combat fatigue at the same time. And it’s precisely for this reason that monks drink tea before they meditate!
Does it matter which tea?
All tea has health benefits, but they vary, so it depends on what you’re looking for. When it comes to boosting productivity and enhancing your mood, Matcha tea is one of the most effective. This tea is grown in Japan and China primarily and is a type of green tea that reduces the amount of stress you have in your body and gives you sustained energy.
Another type of green tea is Yerba Mate, which keeps you energised and focused and can improve your mood. To beat stress, Valerian tea is a game changer, as well as Ginger tea, which makes you warm and relaxes the mind. Lemongrass tea reduces anxiety and stress levels, and Turmeric tea has been increasing in popularity in recent years as a mood-booster and it can help fight symptoms of depression.
Essentially, there are many types of wellness tea that can help boost your mood and productivity. Whatever choice you make, replacing your usual morning coffee with a cuppa tea instead is a great way to boost your day.
PMS is a fickle beast. Some days, a slice of pizza is enough to curb the cravings. On others, the overwhelming need to polish off the Lindt Excellence wins out. But believe it or not, there are foods that can help ease some of your symptoms without causing a spike in your blood sugar.
Enter, turmeric.
In a recent clinical trial, researchers looked at curcumin (the main compound of turmeric) and its effect on the main emotional, physical and behavioural characteristics of PMS (e.g. irritability, anxiety, headaches, cramping, fatigue and a lack of energy.)
Each participant supplemented with two capsules of curcumin daily for seven days before menstruation and for three days after menstruation, recording the severity of their symptoms via questionnaire. Over three successive cycles, they reported a significant decrease in symptoms, suggesting that the spice may be effective in treating PMS.
Experts put this down to its anti-inflammatory effects, as many PMS symptoms are related to inflammation (period pain, especially).
“Take the time before each meal to stop and breathe, just enough time for three deep diaphragmatic breaths. In through your nose, deep into your gut, observing the rise and fall of your belly and ribs. Oxygenating your digestive system, expanding and releasing the tightness that you may feel through the chest throughout the day or leading up to your meal and most important to help the body switch off the sympathetic ‘flight or fight’ nervous system and allow the parasympathetic ‘rest and digest’ nervous system to take the front seat.
When we are stressed or anxious, we don’t firstly enjoy the meal, and our bodies being in sympathetic mode means we don’t digest it well. Taking these three big breaths before eating eases our body into a more restful state to enjoy and digest our meal.”
Eat the rainbow.
Eat a balanced diet and incorporate foods high in tryptophan, magnesium, omega-3 and vitamin-E & D. Say what? Here’s how.
“Tryptophan is needed to make serotonin, which regulates your mood and cannot be produced in the human body alone. Incorporate tryptophan-containing foods into your diet may ease anxiety, foods such as oats, cottage cheese, turkey, eggs, bananas and tofu are high in tryptophan. Magnesium is a mineral that assists muscles and nerves in relaxing. Foods rich in magnesium are leafy greens such as spinach, swiss chard. Also legumes, avocado and brown rice are high too. Omega-3 is another great one to boost, make Salmon, mackerel, sardines and eggs your go-to to up your omega-3 intake. Lastly, load up on nuts such as pumpkin seeds, brazil nuts and almonds, a handful a day is a great start.”
Drink the good stuff.
“Keep hydrated with water by drinking at least 2-3 litres throughout the day. Enjoy a fermented beverage at mealtime. At night time, opt for a calming tea such as chamomile to help put your nervous system into rest mode.”
Don’t mix food with emotions.
“Eating when emotional then creates an emotionally complicated relationship with your food – don’t use it as your crutch. Emotional eating creates issues far more significant than what you were dealing with, perhaps when you opened the fridge door or block of chocolate.
Try working with breath before leaning on food. Or try going for a walk, putting your feet up against the wall, having a cold shower or jumping in the ocean, cuddling your partner, brother, sister, best friend, dog or jumping into bed and have a big ugly cry, but please, don’t make food your counsel. Whether eating it or starving yourself from it, trying to resolve temporary issues or emotions with food only creates a damaged connection with it and your health long term.”
Quality Sleep Boosts Your Mood, Health And Metabolism
Why should you make the effort to improve your sleep, even if you only have occasional symptoms?Here are 5 ways regular, quality sleep patterns can improve your mood, health, metabolism – and life in general.
Sleep Makes You Happy
When you’re asleep, your brain has time to process your emotions so that you can react and recognise those better the next day. If you don’t have a decent sleep, you are more likely to experience negative emotional reactions. If you don’t get enough sleep, your chances of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety increase dramatically. By getting better sleep, you can improve your general outlook on life, allowing you to deal more effectively with life’s challenges.
Increases Productivity
When you have had a good night’s rest, your concentration will improve, and you’ll have a higher cognitive function. Lack of sleep impacts the prefrontal cortex, the part of your brain that’s responsible for innovation and creativity. By getting enough sleep, you can recover faster from distractions, prevent burnout, make better decisions and fewer mistakes.
Gives You Energy
Sleep gives your body and mind time to energise. If you are sporty and love running, swimming and bike riding, getting a good night’s sleep is essential. Not only does it give your body time to rest and recover, it allows your muscles the chance to repair, and it gives your motivation a boost as well. If you’re well rested, you’ll find that you have better hand-eye coordination, muscle recovery and reaction time – which in turn leads to more strength and power.
Good For Overall Health
Ongoing sleep deficiency has been linked to increased risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and kidney disease. When you sleep, your blood pressure decreases, which allows your heart and blood vessels time to rest. The less you sleep, the longer your blood pressure is higher while awake – which can, in turn, increase your chance of heart disease and stroke. Lack of sleep can also impair your immune function and is linked to increased inflammation and cell damage, including Crohn’s disease.
Boosts Your Metabolism
Sleep deprivation can cause your metabolic system to fall out of balance, and as such, it impacts your appetite in general. When you don’t get enough sleep, your body produces ghrelin. This is a hormone that boosts your appetite. That’s why when you’re tired, you’re more likely to snack. It also decreases leptin production, another hormone that tells you when you’re full. So, now you’re also more likely to binge. Low metabolism + binging = a simple recipe for disaster.
Not getting enough sleep can impact how you think, work, learn, grow, react and how well you get along with others. Try our tips and you’ll be feeling more energized, happier and healthier in no time
As it turns out, the nutrients found in watermelon and beets have a profound impact on sexual arousal. Watermelons contain lycopene, beta-carotene and citrulline which are all said to have a Viagra-like effect on the body’s blood vessels. Citrulline is converted to an amino acid that improves heart and circulatory health both above and below the belt.
Dark green vegetables
Things like kale, Swiss chard, broccoli and green beans are heaped with iron. With iron deficiency leading to feelings of exhaustion, it’s clear that iron is key when it comes to keeping our neurotransmitters happy, something that’s essential for health and wellbeing.
Seafood
Packed with essential nutrients, fish, clams, seaweed and shellfish contain iodine which is an important nutrient in thyroid function. This, coupled with selenium, is a crucial nutrient for the production of thyroid hormone T4. When your thyroid doesn’t produce enough hormones, it can lead to extreme fatigue, brain fog, and impaired sexual function.
Allicin foods
Garlic and things like onions, leeks and shallots are known for a bioactive compound that’s helpful in heart and coronary disease, affecting the arteries that supply blood flow to the pelvic area. Restrictive blood flow can reduce your chance for arousal or orgasm, in both men and women.
Pumkin Seeds
Zinc-rich pumpkin seeds are readily available, and the nutrients offered are vital to the health of both men and women – especially when it comes to the testes, testosterone, and erectile dysfunction.
“Focusing on your weight creates more problems than it cures. I would even take the kilos out of it completely, and focus on just getting your body functioning at its very best.”
2. You work out because it gives you wings
“It is absolutely about your body’s ability to move around in the world, to get through the workout, or run after the bus or play with the kids without getting puffed! That’s why it’s great to train for what you actually want to do in life.”
3. You eat for max energy
“If you overeat you’ll feel sluggish and bloated, but if you restrict yourself you’ll feel tired and deprived, so it’s really about finding the balance that helps your body thrive.”
4. You’re tuned-in to natural stress busters
“A well-functioning body is also about understanding what ways of eating and moving your body help you feel calm, clear-headed and able to effectively deal with the stresses life throws your way.” wh
This offer is open to all UK residents only. Strictly you must be aged 18 and over You are only entered into this competition if you enter your full and correct email address and follow all steps above We cannot guarantee the exact product or value you receive We cannot guarantee delivery date The winner will be informed via email and will receive our newsletters which you can unsubscribe from at any time. The winner will be selected at random from this competitions email entries. Following all above steps is not compulsory. The prize cannot be transferred to a third party nor can it be redeemed for a cash alternative. We observe the right to withdraw this offer if needed Closing date April 25th 2021
This offer is open to all UK residents only. Strictly you must be aged 18 and over You are only entered into this competition if you enter your full and correct email address and follow all steps above We cannot guarantee the exact product or value you receive We cannot guarantee delivery date The winner will be informed via email and will receive our newsletters which you can unsubscribe from at any time. The winner will be selected at random from this competitions email entries. Following all above steps is not compulsory. The prize cannot be transferred to a third party nor can it be redeemed for a cash alternative.
Closing date April 20th 2021
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