Yoga For Insomnia
Does yoga help with Sleep? Yoga can be a helpful practice for managing insomnia with clinical trial studies of insomnia treatments including yoga, relaxation and meditation, reporting positive results. A simple daily yoga practice can help to reduce arousal and…
Chilli Chocolate & Nut Bark
Dark chocolate has long been recognised for its mood-altering properties and ability to increase exercise performance. Try this simple mood boosting chocolate recipe that is so easy and satisfying to make. Both cocoa and cacao originate from the raw cacao…
How Diet Affects Sleep
Research has shown that what we eat plays a significant role in regulating our hormones and the quality and quantity of our sleep. Poor sleep can make it much more difficult to cope with stress and lowers our resilience. Recognising…
Food And Your Mood
Diet is a hot topic in the field of psychiatry, with Science recently focusing on how the food we eat affects our mood and behaviour. So what exactly is “mood”? Mood can be defined as “a transient frame of mind…
What to Look for in a Protein Powder
Are protein powder supplements really necessary? The answer is — it depends! Many people believe protein powders and supplements are a poor meal replacement for real food. However, using a good quality supplement can have many benefits. Research has investigated…
Vitamin D & Depression: Is there a link?
Feeling depressed? Vitamin D, often referred to as the ‘Sunshine Vitamin’, may be just what you need to improve your mood. Recent research is bringing to light the link between vitamin D status and a host of health conditions like…
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