This time of year lends itself to reflection. I would like you to keep in mind, in 2017 and beyond, that you have in your possession the most effective tool ever invented for keeping motivated to pursue your passions, and for keeping alive the sense of wonder that adds magic to everything we experience. The big question is how to make use of it. Probably you would like the coming…
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), inspired by Erickson hypnosis, is used routinely in preparation by sportspeople to get results. All of us, whatever our level, can benefit from its techniques. NLP, which has been very fashionable for some years now, developed out of hypnosis. The exact techniques it uses aim in a sense to “programme” the brain so that it “forgets” the limits it has set for itself over time. These limits…
Taking control of your life and starting a healthier lifestyle can be a great choice when it comes to making real changes. Choosing a healthy lifestyle and adding fitness to your daily routine can leave you with endless benefits for your body, mind, and energy levels. I’m not vegan but I thought I would do this post for people who have embraced a vegan lifestyle. So, whether you’ve been a…
Balance, health, happiness, self-healing – these are the potential benefits of conscious breathing, and they’re easily available to anyone. The importance of conscious breathing has been recognised since the start of human history. In many ways, breathing is a real source of physical, mental and emotional benefits. “Just breathe!” Popular wisdom often reminds us that breathing lets us manage stress and anxiety. Conscious breathing is better than happy pills or…
Long overlooked or given a bad press, coconut oil is coming into its own at last. Packed with good qualities, it’s becoming an essential ingredient for both sweet and savoury recipes, but also, and more importantly, for your beauty regime. Here are some of its advantages… The benefits of coconut oil Coconut oil extracted from the kernel or meat of the coconut by cold pressing is slightly cloudy; solid below…
We often think of a sprain as a trivial thing, and start doing sport again as soon as the pain stops. I’ve just been through this experience myself, and I’d like to pass on to you the results of my thoughts and research. Of course I’m not a doctor, but I can tell you what happened to me, and what I’ve found out. The RICE protocol So, I sprained my…
Oftentimes, you might hear someone offering a compliment that depicts someone is just ‘glowing.’ While of course, this can be an exaggeration, there are certainly times when our skin can appear to have a real, healthy glow, and it’s noticeable by others. This healthy glow is not only desirable, but it’s completely attainable. And the best part? It doesn’t have to come from chemically-enhanced products, or by utilizing an expensive…
Is there anybody who hasn’t pounced on a bar of chocolate or a cake when they’ve been under stress or something sad has happened? Our emotions often get the upper hand, creating a feeling of hunger that has nothing to do with our body’s real needs. So, what’s the best way to stop “emotional eating”? Identify your emotions As is often the case, the first step towards avoiding a vicious…
Containing large amounts of lactose and casein, dairy milk is causing more and more dietary allergies. Some consumers have also turned away from it for ethic reasons. How can you replace the nutrients, fatty acids and vitamins provided by dairy milk? There are alternatives! A wide choice of vegetable milks Soya or soy milk is starting to be widely known, but it’s a long way from being the only vegetable-based…
A symbol of fertility since ancient times, the pomegranate has always been part of man’s therapeutic arsenal. Now science is taking an interest and its antioxidant properties are being studied. Let’s take a quick look at what antioxidants are. They’re molecules that are found in a lot of foods, which have the ability to capture the free radicals responsible for ageing. Antioxidants also help to reduce cholesterol levels, and to…