Candace Pert was a pharmacologist and neuroscientist who made ground-breaking discoveries about the communication between the mind and body. In […]
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Hello ladies of the world! This blog post is dedicated to you, because like me I am sure there are lots of women out there struggling to understand what is happening to their bodies throughout their monthly cycle.
The truth is, we are all more normal than we think, and we are doing a disservice to our body by not being aware of why we feel the way we feel.
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We all have morning routines which become part of our daily habits.
These habits may include hitting the snooze button, looking at your phone and social media, going for a morning walk, eating breakfast, or not.
What we do each morning plays a role in determining our day ahead. If you begin the day by looking at negative media, sculling coffee as you race out the door or telling yourself that it is going to be a bad day, you have already set your intentions and will find that all these actions and behaviours will flow on into your day ahead. If you instead, set yourself up with actions in the morning to create a healthy morning routine, you will start to see how this can change your entire day.
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In this article, I will be writing about one of the Ayurvedic concepts. It is believed and used to this day to attract positive energy by not getting distracted and following simple guidelines. The name they use may be familiar to some of you, “Feng Shui” which originates from China. It is meant to bring harmony and peace into someone’s life.
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Since self-care involves looking out for your physical, emotional and mental well-being, it’s not surprising to know that it does, in fact, affect your mental health.
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The microbiomes basic job is to digest (ferment) a certain type of fiber called dietary fiber. Fiber is a natural compound found only in plants. From a nutritional point of view, fiber is a complex carbohydrate. But unlike refined sugar, fiber cannot be digested by our body, simply because it lacks the proper enzymes to do that. This fiber passes unchanged through the gastrointestinal tract, until it reaches the colon. Here, the microbiome converts it into compounds that can be absorbed by our colon, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFA), certain B vitamins, and vitamin K
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It’s impossible to overstate the benefits of relaxation in mental health. The human brain is a muscle. It needs time to rest from its daily exertion, process the flood of stimuli bombarding its every moment, and integrate new information into your mental schema.
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Is that you? Feeling pressured about your work, family commitments, relationships, financial uncertainty? Telling yourself that the one glass of wine at night will help you to fall asleep easier, and that second cup of coffee in the morning will give you the energy you need for the day.
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The concept of neuroplasticity has become quite well known these days. Well-known statements like “neurons that fire together, wire together” (Donald Hebb), and “where attention goes, energy flows” (James Redfield), have now become clichés in practically any self-development field.
Life can be overwhelming and sometimes it is hard to know where to begin when it comes to regaining your energy, reducing stress and just feeling more like yourself. To make the journey towards feeling energised more simple, we have broken it down into three small things you can do without taking big leaps or dramatically changing everything all in one go. These are things you can gradually build up to, without the need for stress.
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When I hear the phrase “Don’t Shoot the Messenger”, I can’t help but think of hormones. Why?
Because our hormones are like the chemical messengers of our body. And as such, they have a massive responsibility for the health and wellness of the BodyMind. Not only do they talk to the organs and systems in our body – they talk to each other as well. Our hormones help coordinate almost every bodily function, from metabolism to growth and development, emotions, mood, sexual function, and even sleep
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Bloating, pain, constipation? If you’re struggling with your digestive health, read on how bitters can help soothe and improve it.
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I spent years in denial, still trying to cling to the parts of my old life, still looking for ways to feel like I had some control. It wasn’t until I truly surrendered (not a pretty process!) that I realised how much our body speaks to us when we sit in the stillness. I was physically broken, yet learning to feel and listen more.
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I would love to hear how many of you can relate to this. Let me set the scene:
Your phone buzzes, there is a notification waiting for you, and there is a crazy need for you to unlock your phone and check what or who that might be.
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So, you’re wanting to create a music playlist to help you study… Well, you have come to the right place!
With countless studies suggesting that listening to music whilst studying can increase motivation, improve mood, increase focus, and assist with the retention of new information, it is no wonder why many individuals are turning to music to help them study.
So, grab your headphones, books and music device, and let’s get started!
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