The Calm in the Storm Most of us think we are too busy. Possibly we are, but also the way we think about life matters. When you’re watching the second hand on a clock or timing something you’re doing, it can feel like it is moving slowly. And then there are times when it…
The Power of Sleep Do you consider sleep to be an essential part of your life? For some, sleep is a necessity that they would much rather do without. However, putting sleep first can be easier said than done. The world we live in today can be a trigger that does not allow us…
Did you know that 80% of your immune system is produced in your gut! If you look after your gut health, you will have a more robust immune system. There are plenty of signs and symptoms that point to an unhealthy gut, see if you have any of these and read on to find out…
We have so many layers, they have slowly built up from birth, childhood and adolescence, or perhaps we had a few before we were welcomed into this world? There are times where we numb the pain, remove our frustrations and anxieties by doing something that numbs the sensation. For some, it can be an…
The wisdom of the ancients came from something we often take for granted – Mother Nature. We usually take things for granted. It’s a hallmark of our crazy civilisation to relate simplicity with stupidity and rest with laziness. We always want more, we want faster, and we want it now. However, as soon as…
What exactly happens when you get sick? Imagine your cycling along and you fall off your bike, and graze and bruise your leg. The brain registers pain, the wound bleeds so you can see why there is pain. There may be a bit of swelling and some inflammation caused by the fall. This…
While the habits of our lives have changed and, there’s a lot of existential and collective anxiety right now. The mind and body are not separate; they are intimately connected. Taking care of your mind through stress-reduction practices like meditation and exercise can have profound effects on your immune system and your digestive health. Vice…
5 Ways To Balance Your Work-life Routine Learning to find balance, feeling centred, motivated, having energy and the ability to switch off when it is required to attend to family life, do you have that balance? There are so many challenges in today’s work-life balance, it is like throwing all the balls up…
You receive so many instructions when it comes to thinking about having a baby, so what is the best way to not fall into a heap? Days can be about spending every last minute thinking when is it going to happen, waking, dreading the day ahead as your period is due. As a Dr…
What is the Buteyko Breathing Method & How Can It Help You? Let’s take a look at how you breathe, Is it fast or slow, shallow or deep, does your belly expand and your ribs rise on the inhale? Do you breathe in and out through your nose or mouth? If you…