The Power of Morning Sunlight to Set Your Mind and Body
The natural rhythms of light and darkness play a crucial role in regulating our internal body clock, known as the circadian rhythm. Exposure to sunlight, particularly in the morning, is essential for synchronising this biological clock, promoting better sleep, mood,…
Understanding Your Circadian Rhythm
Have you ever wondered why you are alert during the day and sleepy at night? The answer lies in our body’s internal clock known as the circadian rhythm. This 24-hour biological cycle regulates various physiological processes, including sleep-wake patterns, hormone…
The Gut-Brain Axis
The Gut-Brain Axis: Exploring the Connection Between our Gut and Mental Health The human body is an intricate web of connections, and one of the most fascinating is the relationship between our gut and brain. It turns out that the…
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…
Chocolate Avocado Mousse
Try this simple recipe as a snack, dessert or classic valentines day treat! Cacao is known for its rich antioxidant properties and neuroprotective effects. Cacao supports healthy energy levels, physical well‐being, motivation and mood. It increases the release of dopamine,…
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. Sleep is a vital aspect of our overall well-being, affecting various aspects of our physical and mental…
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…
The Pros & Cons of Intermittent Fasting
Intermittent fasting, in which individuals fast periodically, is a popular diet pattern across the world for its potential to greatly affect physical health. But is it suitable for everyone? Here, I will delve a little deeper into the most popular…
Immune Boosting Garlic Oxymel Recipe
Garlic Oxymel is an age-old home remedy used to boost immunity due to its antiviral and antibacterial properties. I first tried this when we made a huge batch in the classroom at uni, a classic example of food as medicine!…
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