Turn Down For What? The Cortisol … The Stress
Questions, how often do you feel stressed, honestly? If you find yourself overly stressed, tired and experiencing weight gain without changes to your diet or exercise frequency you could be! Specifically, your cortisol might be too high. Cortisol is often referred to as the primary ‘stress hormone’. It’s the main hormone released when we’re pressured […]
Yoga For Your Personality?
It seems people are getting the memo; the benefits of yoga have indeed been well-documented. But do certain types of yoga suit you better than others? Today yoga is quite the alternative health practice. It’s even more popular than the use of chiropractors, osteopathy, meditation, herbal medicine and even massage therapy. Many acclaims this to […]
Hospital Food – What The …?!!
Have you ever noticed that the cafeteria options and patient meal plans offered at your local hospital aren’t always what you’d expect? They’re facilities is often thought to be promoting wellness and health and yet most of the food looks to working against the patients! As Hippocrates said, ‘Let food be thy medicine and medicine […]
Is It Possible to Lose Weight with Just Diet and Supplements?
Yes, it is. You can shed a good amount of excess weight just by making your diet healthier and taking the right supplements. Whether you’re looking to look leaner, fit into your old clothes, or feel better inside and out, it is possible to achieve that goal with just diet and supplements. Of course, there […]
7 Foods that Cause Bloating and What to Eat Instead
The holidays are not just a time for being with our loved ones, relaxing and having fun. For most of us, it’s also a time for delicious food. However, some of us tend to forget to pace ourselves, eat in excess, and end up with bloating. This condition can be so uncomfortable that it can […]
10 Tips for Sticking to Your Exercise Routine
Have you succeeded at making time for exercise? That’s great! Now you just have to start a routine and stick to it. Unfortunately, this is always easier said than done. For most beginners, motivation can be very hard to come by. If you know exactly what I mean, these 10 tips are for you. 1. […]
7 Tips for Accomplishing More Every Day
How do you spend most of your time? When you’re not working or spending time with your family and friends, what keeps you busy? Can you say for certain that you are making the most of every single day? If you’re reluctant to say yes, something clearly needs to change. Here are seven simple steps […]
Clearing Anger and Guilt
We all get angry from time to time. Some of us could be experiencing this strong emotion right now. It’s perfectly normal to be angry, but we all have to recognise what happens when we let this powerful emotion get the best of us. When we are in an angry, frustrated or stressful state, our […]
The Secret to a Positive Life: Neuroplasticity
Neuroplasticity or brain plasticity refers to the changes in neural pathways and synapses caused by all sorts of changes in neural processes, environment, behaviour, emotions, and even bodily injury. Aside from playing a crucial role in both learning and memory, it has a direct impact on how we act in any given situation. Quote by […]
Living a More Confident Life
A happy and healthy life requires confidence, but a lot of people struggle to master this essential ingredient. Some of them spend much of their time worrying about various aspects of themselves and the world around them, while others look outside themselves for ways to feel better. What these people have yet to realise is […]