Mint Body & Mind Wellness

22/04/2026

We moved last year as all we saw was bricks at the front and bricks at the back of our house.

We have the best view now. The gorgeous woods and all the amazing wildlife that lives there.

Even on a not sunny day it is awesome. But is elite when the sun is out!

The birdsong is so healing.

06/02/2026

Absolutely!

Moving your body in a number of ways, allowing the body to work as a complete organic anti-fragile system wirh progressive loads will yield great results.

Improve your life and all the things you love to do by creating resilience, strength and endurance throughout the whole body.

💪 Crunches won’t save you

The fitness industry has sold us a lot of nonsense about core strength. Endless sit-ups. Planks until you shake. “Engage your core!” shouted at you during every exercise.

But here’s what actually matters – your core isn’t just your abs. It’s a complex system of muscles that work together to stabilise your spine and pelvis.

Common myths:
❌ More crunches = stronger core (actually, they often create more problems than they solve).
❌ Visible abs = functional core (six-packs are about body fat, not strength).
❌ You need special equipment (your own body weight is often enough).
❌ Core work should hurt (pain is not the goal).

What actually helps:
✓ Exercises that challenge stability in different positions.
✓ Movements that integrate your whole body.
✓ Breathing properly while moving.
✓ Building strength gradually and consistently.

At Lordswood Osteopathic Clinic, we can assess your actual core function and recommend exercises that work for your specific needs, not generic Instagram workouts.

Proper core strength prevents injuries and supports everything you do. Worth getting it right.

05/02/2026

✨ Sneak Peek at Pamper & Posture! ✨
We’re so excited to share a glimpse of the wonderful stalls joining us at our Pamper & Posture – Wellness & Self-Care Event 💜

Here’s just some of what you can look forward to on the day:

💆 Pampering & Relaxation

Indian Head Massage with Reiki – Willow Moon
Thai Foot Massage – Holistic Hands Kent with Avon
Reflexology – Ever More Essentials - Remarkable Remedies & Reflexology
Hand Massages - Aura by Amy
Tarot & Psychic Readings – Lunalily Tarot & Feathered Angels

🛍️ Retail Therapy

Handmade jewellery & accessories – Fashion on Rations
Candles & wax melts – Bee Happy Candles by Josh
Tropic skincare - Aura by Amy

🌿 Posture & Wellness Expertise

Osteopathy advice & specialist therapies – Lordswood Osteopathic Clinic
Hypnotherapy & positive change – Control and Change
Food intolerance insight – Insight Food Intolerance Testing
Menopause wellbeing support – The Meno Alchemist

It’s a relaxed, feel-good day all about self-care, discovery and supporting amazing local businesses — with something for everyone to enjoy ✨

📅 Sunday 1st March 2026
🕙 10am–3pm
📍 Lordswood Leisure Centre
💜 FREE entry – everyone welcome!

Who would you love to enjoy a little self-care day with? Feel free to tag them below 💜

03/01/2026

Love this little chap but he is very clingy!

04/11/2025

Doing ones own practice is usually hindered by a) 1 cat or b) 2 cats!

Guess I'll just chill here for a bit! 😅

On the plus side my home studio is coming along!

02/11/2025

Unhealthy diets are by far our greatest risk factor for disease and death. However, physical activity is important for our health and longevity and should be encouraged as part of an overall healthy lifestyle.

Population studies have found a correlation between regular aerobic exercise and decreased risk of at least 35 different diseases, including heart disease, type 2 diabetes, and cancer.

Physical activity can help lower inflammation, as well as decrease DNA damage and facilitate DNA repair. A meta-analysis of cohort studies of middle-aged and older individuals, with follow-ups as long as 20 years, found that exercising adults were more likely to age successfully than sedentary individuals.

Exercise may also improve cognition, enhance mood, and generally improve quality of life. The evidence supporting the overall health benefits of physical activity are overwhelming.

Exercise is such powerful medicine that researchers at Stanford and the London School found that exercise may work as well as drugs for patients with coronary heart disease, heart failure, and pre-diabetes––and even better than some medications for stroke.

Just like any medicine, though, might exercise have an upper limit for benefitting our health and longevity? I cover that in the video “How Much Exercise Is Too Much?” at https://see.nf/3ZM4H6h

Walking is among the safest of physical activities, averaging only about one injury per thousand hours. So if you are just getting started with lifestyle changes, consider walking. For even more health benefits, take a walk in a wooded park for the added benefits of boosting your anticancer immunity.

Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your medication or exercise routine.

To learn more, see the following videos:
“Exercise Is Medicine” at https://see.nf/3XGSyNc
“How Many Steps Should We Get Every Day?” at see.nf/47pIkFd
“Boosting Anticancer Immunity with Forest Bathing” at see.nf/forestbathing

PMID: 29634829, 30640736, 29887832, 32350152, 28438770, 33044541, 28708630, 26476429, 15088246, 31001682, 18336737
doi: 10.1123/japa.8.4.407

30/10/2025

08/10/2025

Amazing breakfast at vegan antics today. So so good!

08/05/2025

I think some clients felt like this after class today! 😂

03/04/2025

Those of you who come to my classes, imagine if we did it like this! That's the true Joseph way! 😊👍😅

09/02/2025

One of the best feelings in the world. When a client comes up to you at the end of class and says "there's a strange thing I noticed since I started Pilates, I can now put my trousers on standing up"

Honestly it's the little things which are the big things in life.

Moving better equates to living better and fuller.

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