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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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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What we think and how we feel often dictates what we eat, if we should eat and when we should eat.
This may lead us to console our emotions with that go-to comfort food. We may not really want or need it, but the temporary distraction, comfort or self-soothing it provides is a mighty big draw card to make us feel better in that moment.
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What is Emotional Pain?
Emotional pain or Trauma can stem from scars that we may endure after any hurtful event or memory such as abuse/neglect or even something like a breakup/death. These events, familiar as they may seem, tend to shape how individuals view life and even themselves.
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With so many unknowns in the world today, you might be feeling at a loss when it comes to soothing your children’s anxieties.
You can’t just tell them that everything will be all right.
However, you can help them to manage their anxiety so they can live happier lives in the here and now. If your child’s worries are affecting their daily life and well-being, here are some ways you can help.
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Do you feel exhausted most times, even though you are getting adequate amounts of sleep? Adrenal fatigue is a very
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In Part One – ‘Could Your Personality Be Contributing To Your Chronic Pain?’ I mentioned that, after recognising myself in many
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