I’m sure by now you would have heard of the term Hypnosis and you may have even watched a stage show where the hypnotist got an audience member to do something silly as cluck like a chicken. Well, I’m here to tell you that in reality, Hypnosis bears little resemblance to those stereotyped images of …
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Do you think the only differences between men and women is the X and Y chromosomes and the levels of the hormones oestrogen and testosterone? Well, science is starting to shed more light on the subject as it seems that our gut bacteria are different as well. Scientists have only recently begun to appreciate the …
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How many times have you attempted to incorporate a new habit into your life, you’ve repeated it for multiple days but it just hasn’t stuck? That’s because according to the behavioural scientist, BJ Fogg, three areas need to work together in order for a habit to become a constant part of your life. He recognises …
Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. They are produced in the endocrine glands and these powerful chemicals travel around your bloodstream telling your tissues and organs what to do. They help control many of your body’s major processes, including metabolism and reproduction. When you have a hormonal imbalance, you have too much or too little …
Menopause is a time of transition. For many women, it can be an examination of the life they are leaving behind and a time of freedom as family responsibilities start to decrease. Ideally, it can also be a time for a woman to focus on herself and what she wants to do and achieve in …
If you followed the most popular dietary advice in the eighties and nineties, likely, you seldom ate nuts and seeds. Their benefits were ignored and they were treated like high-calorie junk food that would blow up your waistlines. The food industry was only too happy to jump on the bandwagon, pumping out an avalanche of …
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Everyone is focused on what they eat, but what about how well they digest the food they eat? You may have a general idea of what digestive enzymes are, but have you considered the scope of their importance and the role they play for optimal overall health? What Are They and What Do They Do? …
Who would have thought that we should embrace and be comfortable with the thought of pooping? I know, I know… poop isn’t something you want to talk about! It is usually an off-putting topic and people generally feel uncomfortable and embarrassed when they have to talk about it, even with their doctor. But, the truth …
If you’re in perimenopause (that transitional time before you haven’t had a period for 12 months), then you may be experiencing hot flushes, weight gain, mood swings, sleep disturbances and other symptoms. If ever there was a time for you to start incorporating exercise into your day then this could be it. Here’s how exercise …
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During your latest supermarket visit, you probably would have noticed a large display of apple cider vinegar (ACV) and wondered what all the fuss was about. Well, on further investigation I discovered that ACV is like an inexpensive bottle of miracle liquid. Apple cider vinegar is made by fermenting the sugar from apples. This turns …
