Ten years ago, at 38 years-old, I was diagnosed with a sleeping disorder (narcolepsy) that left me with hardly any energy. The best analogy I can think of to describe it was having the sleeping pattern of a parent with a new-born, needing to be fed every other hour. The result? Broken nights, ...
READ MORE +With the re-imposed lockdowns and increased safety precautions related to the COVID Omicron variant, it’s safe to say staying sane might be a challenge during this holiday season, yet again. Luckily, we’ve come up with 5 great strategies to help hold on to some happiness this holiday. Follow on for ...
READ MORE +Meditation dates back to as long ago as 10,000 BC and is believed to be first practiced in India. Hinduism, and its offshoot Buddhism, lead us to the very taproot of yoga and meditation. Around the world, and throughout time, meditation principles and yoga, whilst at core, remain changed; their ...
READ MORE +When it feels like everyone around you is starting to sniffle, sneeze and call in sick to work, you might be inclined to stock up on cold and flu prevention medicine and start taking preventative steps to keep yourself in good health. One of the keys to not getting sick even when something’s going ...
READ MORE +Meditation is the very core and inner heart of yoga, and it can give you a sense of calmness, balance and poise that benefits all areas of your life. It is commonly used for relaxation and stress reduction, allowing you to focus your attention and eliminate the numerous useless thoughts we often ...
READ MORE +With the COVID-19 pandemic wreaking havoc on thousands of lives, we thought it especially pertinent to look closely at the alarming increase of alcohol overconsumption and abuse in the UK and how people can address it - and hopefully get to the bottom of it. Dr Niall Campbell, has been a ...
READ MORE +In our culture, the act of slowing down can seem like a failure. In a world that thrives off of busy schedules and deadlines, the idea of taking a ‘rest day’ can seem selfish or lazy. However, this could not be further from the truth! Rest is vital for regaining our strength, focus, and sense of ...
READ MORE +Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a hormone-related response that’s experienced by an estimated 80% of women every month at around the usual time of their periods. Symptoms typically begin after ovulation (around a week before menstruation) and can last until the first day of the period. No one knows ...
READ MORE +In this fast-paced, modern-day world, it is essential to find time to relax. It is very easy to feel anxiety, stress and overwhelm in your professional and personal lifestyle. Everyone knows if we are in better shape, then we can look after our loved ones and be efficient and effective at the work ...
READ MORE +Alexis Brink is the CEO of the Jin Shin Institute in New York City, USA where she maintains a private practice. Her journey into healing started as a 25 year-old dancer from Holland looking to heal a challenging knee injury sustained from endless hours of dance practice and performance while she ...
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