1. Meditate Practicing meditation can effectively change your perception of stress!!! Yes! By re-training negative thought patterns and fear-based responses. Meditation can give you the right tools to help you determine your reality over any negative self-talk. This can help you respond in a state of conscious thought, rather than reacting to a perceived threat. Why not give it a go! 2. Laugh out Loud    Did you know that laughing helps you to increase serotonin, a hormone responsible for our happy feelings? Laughter triggers the release of serotonin, a feel-good chemical tha ..read more

1. Stretch Stretching as soon as you wake up helps to increase circulation throughout your body, helping you to wake up calm and refreshed. You could try simply stretching your arms above your head, leaning forward to touch your toes, bending your legs up behind you, stretching side to side reaching down the side of your legs, rotating from the waist left and right, or if you like yoga you could try a Sun Salutation sequence which should take you about 4-5 minutes to complete. 2. Breathe Morning breathing techniques aid in setting up your day right. It can help put you into a relaxed state ..read more

1. Eat spicy foods  Spicy foods aka chillies (and even ginger) contain an ingredient (constituent) called capsaicin which when eaten causes the burn on your tongue (sweet capsicum also contains this, however at a much lower level translating to a non-spicy food). The capsaicin begins to increase the bodies temperature as it is thermogenic. this then causes the body to ramp up metabolism. The hotter the chilli, the higher the metabolic increase you will get. Chilies can also help you to feel fuller for longer, which may help reduce caloric intake aiding in weight loss. 2. Do a high inten ..read more

It's clear that the brain plays a crucial role in guiding all aspects of our body. From our heart rate and emotions to our breathing and movements but also the control center for our thoughts, memory, and actions. Retaining and recalling information is an important aspect of memory. The ability to do so efficiently can be impacted by various changes in the brain, especially after we have been sick with a virus, if we are low in essential nutrients or even as we age. Conditions like Brain Fog, memory recall and just forgetting where your keys can be very problematic for many people. Brain fog t ..read more

Welcome to our blog on 5 Easy Ways to Boost Your Brain Health. Keeping your brain active and healthy is essential for overall well-being and longevity. In this post, we will be discussing 5 easy ways the that you can boost your brain function and promote brain health.  1. Learn new skills Learning new skills is a fantastic way to boost brain function and keep the brain active. New skills can include learning a new language, dancing, drawing or painting, solving crossword puzzles, working on math equations, playing a musical instrument, practicing yoga sequences, or even learning Tai Chi ..read more

  Hydrate Hydration is crucial for life; we can live without food for weeks but a maximum of only 3 days* without water (*this will vary and is dependent on environment, age, gender, activity level etc). Water is involved in almost every essential function throughout the body. It helps regulate body temperature and can even help you think better. It keeps blood fluid and not sticky and works very hard at flushing wastes through the kidneys; no wonder it is essential. Don't like plain water? Try adding a squeeze of fresh lemon. This not only makes it taste great but can help digestion and ..read more

1. Stick to a regular Sleep Routine Following the same sleep pattern everyday (including weekends) helps the body naturally slip into a better sleep/wake cycle. This means going to bed and waking up at the same time each and every day. As tempting as it may seem, 'catch up' sleeps and naps during the day can affect your sleep hormones. Melatonin and Cortisol control our circadian rhythm (sleep/wake cycle). Cortisol (our stress hormone) and Melatonin work like a seesaw when one is high the other must be low hence why managing stress is another great way to help sleep better. Doing things to se ..read more

I thought today I would share my tips on how to fall asleep faster, stay asleep and wake up feeling refreshed in the morning.  1. Plan ahead - set the stage for a good night’s sleep! How?? Avoid caffeine after 2pm. Exercise for at least 20 minutes during the day, not late at night. Avoid alcohol within 3 hours of bedtime as alcohol disturbs your sleep Do not eat or drink too close to bedtime (especially if you tend to wake up for a bathroom trip during the night)! 2. Wind down - create a bedtime routine that helps your body naturally wind down so that you are in a parasympatheti ..read more

1. Stretch Stretching as soon as you wake up helps to increase circulation throughout your body, helping you to wake up calm and refreshed. You could try simply stretching your arms above your head, leaning forward to touch your toes, bending your legs up behind you, stretching side to side reaching down the side of your legs, rotating from the waist left and right, or if you like yoga you could try a Sun Salutation sequence which should take you about 4-5 minutes to complete. 2. Breathe Morning breathing techniques aid in setting up your day right. It can help put you into a relaxed state ..read more

Are you having trouble with sleep? You’re not alone. Research says that approximately 25-30% of the population suffers some form of sleep deprivation. *Burning the candle at both ends *Stessed Out *Restless legs *Overworked *Study Brain got you restless *Hormonal changes keeping you awake  AND of course - being sick with a long virus.  Are you the person that lays in bed staring at the ceiling, playing the day’s events over and over in your mind? Finding that snooze time   Any of these scenarios may make you start getting fidgety and angry, and then in your head, you’re s ..read more