Anxiety can arise in our everyday lives for a number of reasons: too much pressure at work, not getting enough sleep or even stressful life situations such as a death in the family or financial worries. Personally, having gone through a collective lockdown experience over the last year and a half, I too, found myself […]
Stress Busting Tips and Complimentary Foods
When we are stressed the body secretes cortisol, which is an important hormone created by the adrenal glands. Cortisol is activated by the Sympathetic Nervous System and increases when the body has a ‘fight or flight’ response to stress. In small amounts this has a positive effect on the body and gives us energy for […]
What Is Meditation?
“What is Meditation?” I don’t know. But it’s better than sitting around and doing nothing. Hannah Ketchin finds out more: Ohhhmmmmm – Meditation is definitely catching on. I keep reading about it and hearing of people experiencing mindfulness on their lunch break. Earlier this month Parliament even had a go at an all-party group exploring […]