What is Journalling? Journalling is the practice of writing down your thoughts and feelings for the purposes of self-analysis, self-discovery, and self-reflection. As one of the oldest forms of self-help in the world, journalling is about exploring one’s own thoughts,…
Hypnosis is a natural state of mind, for example: when you are absorbed reading a good book, whilst listening to a favourite song, can you remember where you were, what you were doing and who you were with when you…
Most of the time having someone to talk to in confidence about your problem and being listened to in a supportive and non judgemental way can help in many ways. The aims of counselling is to talk through your troubles…
Are you tired all the time? This problem is remarkably common. According to the Royal College of Psychiatrists at any one time one in five people feels unusually tired, and one in 10 have prolonged fatigue. There are a range…
Antioxidants are substances that may protect your cells against the effects of free radicals — molecules produced when your body breaks down food or is exposed to tobacco smoke and radiation. Free radicals may play a role in heart disease,…
With the hectic pace and demands of modern life, many people feel stressed and over-worked. It often feels like there is just not enough time in the day to get everything done. Our stress and tiredness make us unhappy, impatient…
There are many types of depression. Symptoms of depression • Feeling restless, sadness, tense and anxious. • A decrease in the level of self-worth or self-esteem and increased pessimistic thoughts. • A reduction in feelings of pleasure from activities that…
There’s been a rise in autoimmune disorders over the past 50 years, from type 1 diabetes and multiple sclerosis to celiac disease and asthma. The first step toward a cure is understanding and controlling the causes. No one is sure…
Good news for coffee drinkers! Why your morning cup of coffee cuts cancer risk. One study done over 22 years found coffee decreased cancer risk Another study in Europe found coffee counteracts brain's ageing It blocks receptors which wear down…