We grab our smartphone as soon as we wake and check emails and respond to texts. Throughout the day, we’re constantly on a tablet, mobile device, laptop or desktop for personal …
The neurotransmitter serotonin is one of the main ‘feel good’ chemical messengers within our brain. It is released by neurons in the pineal gland, but can affect structures all over the …
Most days the average person, has over 60,000 thoughts running through their head! The stunning fact about this is that 95% of those thoughts are the same from the previous …
Currently there are 7.3 billion people on the planet and 6. 9 billion mobile phone subscriptions — almost one phone for every person! Few of us can even imagine living …
Psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) is the science of body mind medicine and its connection between psychological processes (brain) and the nervous and immune systems of the body. The field grew from the …
It has been used as a medicine for at least 3000 years – chocolate, a fermented extract of seed pods of the Theobroma Cacao plant, is one of the world’s …
The brain is the most complex organ in the body and is always working, taking care of your breathing, heartbeat, digestion etc, even while you’re asleep. That’s why keeping it …
Globally an estimated 350 million people of all ages suffer from depression. The cause of depression we are often told is due to a chemical imbalance in the brain. Depression …
The human body is built to experience and react to stress. It’s part of our evolutionary survival mechanism to protect us against potential dangers, such as running from a predator. …
Not many people know that an adult on average carries 2 kg of bacteria in their gut. There are more cells in that microbial mass than there are cells in …
When most people think about losing weight it generally translates into, “I need to exercise more and eat less to speed up my metabolism”. Yes, this is true for increasing …
Have you ever noticed how eating certain foods can relax you or get you wired? This comes back to the physiological changes that food has on our nervous system. The …
Why do some people thrive under pressure, while others seem to crumble? Whether you’re about to give a speech to a crowded room, or you’ve only got five minutes to …
Here’s a pattern I have noticed in my female clients who I’ve coached over the years. The ones, whether single or in a relationship, having regular orgasms, are the ones who …
Ah, sex. We all have it, we all love it – hopefully! Secretly, we all want to talk about it, though only behind closed doors. Benefits of sex Most of …
How’s your relationship with food? One of the most fundamental building blocks of health is our relationship with food. We human beings eat with our minds as much as our …
Success is at the forefront of your mind… Success is one of those concepts that we all understand and yet, in reality, it means something different to each individual. Ultimately …
Fear is a survival tactic that is built into our species, it’s a natural response to physical and emotional danger – if we didn’t feel it, we couldn’t protect ourselves …
Peak performance is about three things: physical excellence, technical ability, and mental toughness – many people spend money on equipment or a personal trainer to get an extra edge and …
You will always be judged No matter who you are, no matter what you do, and no matter how nice your friends and family are; you will be judged for …
The relation between emotional and physical health Most people are aware of the mind-body connection; how your mental processes can affect your physical state. A frightening experience can cause you to …
Why do we need sleep? Scientists at the University of Rochester have found one of the reasons we need sleep is because our brains can take that time to clean …
Who suffers from eating disorders? Over 1.6 million people in the UK are estimated to be directly affected by eating disorders, which consist mainly of Bulimia and Anorexia Nervosa. This …
What is Postnatal Depression? Postnatal Depression (PND) is a depressive illness which according to the charity 4Children effects around 3 in 10 new mothers. The symptoms are similar to those …
Work worries, money pressures and a host of modern stresses mean more and more of us feel we are on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Effects of a Nervous …
Research by the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) has shown that MDMA (Also known as the street drug Ecstasy) assisted psychotherapy can be an effective treatment for people who …
Endorphins are natural pain killing substances found in the human brain. The name comes from endogenous (meaning within) and morphine (morphine being a pain killer). Natural pain killers In the …
What is SAD? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) or what is known as the ‘Winter Blues’ is a form of depression that the NHS estimates to affect approximately one in every …
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that depression will be the 2nd highest medical cause of disability by the year 2030. Depression is associated with a persistent feeling of sadness …
Meditation was first thought to be practiced by hunter-gatherers, as evidenced by archaeological findings. First discovering the benefits of meditation, these primitive people passed their knowledge down from generation to …
Does a few late nights and lack of sleep have that much of an effect on the body? According to Eve Van Cauter, director of the Sleep, Metabolism and Health …
In psychology, the term self-esteem is used to describe a person’s overall sense of self-worth or personal value. Self-esteem is often seen as a personality trait, which means that it tends to be …
Our Brain consists of a hundred billion brain cells called neurons. These neurons interconnect with one another, like roads and bridges. From birth the world around us is influencing this network …
Veganism is the practice of abstaining from the use of animal products, particularly in the diet, as well as following an associated philosophy that rejects the commodity status of sentient …
There are two key hormones that dominate a woman’s life. Estrogen and Progesterone These hormones are produced primarily in the ovaries, though can also be found to produce in the …
Amazing Skin Our Skin is the largest organ in the human body—adults carry some 8-10 pounds and 22 square feet of it around with them every day and it makes …
The prevalence of food allergies is a daily concern for over 15 million people around the world and what we eat has an impact on the body’s immune system as …
The Thyroid is your body’s master regulator and control the metabolic rate of many of the body’s essential functions, so eating a balanced diet that is just right for your …
We are inundated with healthy recipes, superfoods and numerous diets. But sometimes just going back to basics give us all we need. As the father of medicine, Hippocrates said ‘Let …
The Paleo diet is considered one of the most naturally clean ways of eating, but how does that translate into athletic performance, as the needs of athletes vary greatly depending …
Research is confirming what old traditions have known all along—that our emotions, thoughts, feelings, actions, and body chemistry all influence one another. Gone are the days when you could blame …
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition of the digestive system, with symptoms such as stomach cramps, bloating, diarrhoea and constipation. The exact cause of IBS is unknown, but …
The Paleo diet is considered one of the healthiest ways you can eat because you eat like we used to back in the day…WAY back in the day. If a …
Oil pulling is a powerful detoxifying technique that has recently become very popular as a remedy for many different health ailments. Oil pulling is considered preventative as well as curative. …
With a plethora of nutrition advice available to women, sometimes the little things can be missed, which can complement a diet that is rich in fruit, vegetables, good fats and …
The health of the mother is one of the most important factors in determining the health of the baby throughout its life. It is important to focus on a variety …
Scarlett Johansson, Miley Cyrus, Jessica Simpson and Jake Gyllenhaal are amongst a growing group of celebrities who are fans of barefoot/minimalist running. Running shoes were only invented in the mid …
Most people think of cholesterol in a negative way. However, cholesterol actually plays a very important role in the functioning of the body. One of the most important jobs of …
In the last few years the popularity of High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) and Olympic lifting has taken off dramatically for those that are looking to lose weight and get …
Many of the nutrients in food affect the emotional centres of our brain and that affects how we think, feel and behave. Here is how diet affects your brain (based …
