LATEST HEALTH SOLUTIONS FOR YOUR MIND AND BODY
CLARE’S PHOTO: CAMILLE MARIE BIEBER. IF YOU HAVE CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH, SEE YOUR GP. CHECK WITH YOUR GP OR MEDICAL EXPERT BEFORE TAKING NEW SUPPLEMENTS
3 buys to... Help you sleep
1 RECYCLED LEATHER FLAMINGO NOTEBOOK, £10, DUNELM Keep a pad by your bed to record any worries. Writing a to-do list for next day can get thoughts off your mind and help you nod off.
2 LUMI NIGHT LIGHT & WHITE NOISE MACHINE, £29.99, JOHN LEWIS & PARTNERS With 24 soothing sounds and a night light with seven colour options and five brightness levels, you can create the perfect bedtime ambience.
3 GOLDEN GOOSE PILLOW, £39, SLEEP8.UK This anatomical padded pillow keeps its shape to offer support and comfort throughout the night.
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MY HEALTHY LIFE
Clare Connolly is a yoga and meditation teacher
My fail-safe remedy I never miss my morning meditation practice. Just a few minutes each morning in quiet contemplation, breathing into my heart, feels like the most powerful way to start my day. It settles my mind and body, and ensures that I step into my day feeling grounded and calm. If for some reason meditation hasn’t shifted my energy and helped me to feel better, then I’ll simply take a nap. Sleep fixes everything.
My favourite meal Either my mum’s or a pub Sunday roast, with plenty of veg and gravy – it’s such a treat. I also love hot and spicy food, so a close second and third would be Indian food, followed by Mexican. I do love a bit of chocolate every day too, for a little endorphin hit!
How I stay fit and healthy Yoga, Pilates, hiking in t
