Coronavirus Articles

As your true health partner our experts offer valuable insights and practical tips empowering you to live and feel better during this challenging time.

Right now we're in unchartered waters in the midst of the Covid-19(coronavirus) Read about how you can control screen time for your kids. 

We know many of you have questions around Covid 19 (coronavirus). Dr Sylvester Mooney answers the most commonly asked questions. Dr. Sylvester is Clinical Director and one of the founding members of Webdoctor which operates our CareOnCall service. 

As many of us are spending more time indoors due to Covid-19 (coronavirus) this video and post by nutritionist Carla Bredin will inspire you to learn more about batch cooking for healthy lunches and dinners. So stock up your freezer with healthy food or pass some on to someone who might need it.

In a crisis one of the first things people worry about is running out of basics..like bread. Here's a lovely recipe to help you make your own. What's more is that this is dairy-free, wheat-free, gluten-free, egg-free, soy-free, sugar-free, and still tastes delicious. 

Taking time to nap is extremely restorative, it might also be the only way you'll get a moment to yourself at these heightened times. Making time in your life to stop and rest will actually give you more time in the long run. You not only increase your life expectancy, but it’s in the moments when we stop that we have time to reflect. To ponder and re-evaluate. To prioritising what’s really important. Your health, your loved ones and this moment that is so wonderfully precious. 

With many people working from home due to Covid-19(coronavirus) it's really important to move throughout the day. Pigeon pose is a yoga stretch you can do while sitting that will help release pressure and tightness. Learn how it can help with pain relief. 

Many of us are cooped up in our homes but it's still important that we exercise. Physical inactivity is one of the primary drivers of many chronic diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, fatty liver disease, and cardiovascular disease. Daily exercise should be part of a healthy lifestyle, and the food you eat around this physical activity can really optimise your energy levels, your recovery, and changes in body composition that will further promote health. Check out this VIDEO recipe from Carla Bredin of Wildhealthy and cook this delcious recipe for you and your loved ones. 

The brain is a site of high metabolic activity, with a demanding rate of nutrient turnover. Fuelling that large organ optimally is essential, and never more so than during times of heightened stress such as what we are collectively experiencing during these difficult times. Keeping your focus and concentration on point requires a sound nutrition strategy, read on for some top tips on feeding your brain!