“Mindfulness is a very simple concept and means paying attention in a particular way: on purpose, in the present moment, and non-judgementally.” – Jon Kabat-Zinn Never before has there been so much help available, yet more and more people are suffering from anxiety, depression and many other mental health problems. Many people will look to external factors in a bid to find some happiness, such as losing weight, a new job, a new partner, new haircut, cosmetic treatments etc. But this is just a short term fix that seldom results in contentment. Unfortunately, the world is filled with pain and s ..read more

When we look at the bewildering array of vitamins, minerals and nutritional supplements on supermarket shelves, it’s likely we would question whether we’d be missing out on their potential health benefits by not including them in our diet. But is this true? Are they safe, and if so, how much of them should we be taking? A dietary supplement is simply a product that ‘supplements’ our diet and provides a specific nutrient or nutrients that may be absent or low in the food we eat. These supplements are usually available in a chewable tablet, pill, capsule, or liquid form and include vitamins, m ..read more

A Registered Dietitian with the British Dietetic Association and Health Professions Council, Zerlina Mastin has written a number of nutrition-related courses for the School of Natural Health Sciences, including our Vegetarian and Vegan Nutrition course, Nutrition for Age 50 Plus course and Plant Based Nutrition course. The familiar phrase ‘you are what you eat’ certainly rings true when making life choices that impact our health, our energy levels and emotional well-being. However, is it simply the case and can we assume that our bodies make full use of all the nutrients in the very food we ..read more

Furthering your career is only one of the benefits when learning holistic treatments There is so much to be said about holistic therapies, but the benefits to oneself of actually learning them are rarely discussed. Perhaps because they are so obvious? Studies show that simply learning a new skill, whatever that may be, helps to keep your mind sharp, staving off the brains cognitive impairment as we age. By pursuing continual learning, we positively feed our emotional health by promoting feelings of well-being. When we take interest in learning new things, we are giving the body and mind a na ..read more

Gratitude dispels negative emotions and may trigger better immune responses and general wellness. Article by JL Nash Count Your Blessings is something I heard as a child and I’d often think blankly, what did our grandparents know that we didn’t in telling us to count our blessings? Was it to make us shut up and put up with our situations in society? Or was there something deeper? Apart from the words of prayers, gratitude didn’t feel that real to me. How could it? I was only 7 years old.  Living in Zambia in the 70’s was a difficult time with poverty and tight budget living for all.&nbs ..read more

I work as a General Practitioner and Trainer in my own Private Practice. I started the courses to better understand my patients treatment choices, but now I am seriously considering offering some alternative treatments!   I found you on Google. I cannot praise your ‘School’ enough as it has given me the opportunity to expedite my studies, which I am thoroughly enjoying. The subjects are very well presented and the system I find to be extremely convenient and well managed. Thank you very much for the opportunity to study with you and I hope to continue to expand my knowledge.   ..read more

You wouldn’t think there’d be any controversy when it comes to the phrase “self-love” or “love yourself,” but ah! There is, and I have come across it in social situations more than once. Some people seem to think that by focusing on self-love, you’re being narcissistic, but there is nothing narcissistic about love. In loving yourself, you don’t take away from the love you give to others, but create an environment where self-nurture enables you to flourish. I’m sure you are all familiar with that in-flight safety announcement that tells you to secure your oxygen mask first before helping ..read more

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