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How Meditation Impacts Your Brain and Reduces Stress

How Meditation Impacts Your Brain and Reduces Stress

Stress is a common part of modern life that affects millions of people worldwide. Chronic stress can lead to a range of negative health outcomes, including cardiovascular disease, depression, and anxiety. The brain's response to stress involves the release of stress...

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The Ayurvedic way to beat cold & flu season

The Ayurvedic way to beat cold & flu season

 Is it just me or does everyone seem to be suffering hard this cold and flu season? As the colder months come towards us at speed I have decided to share with you my top ayurvedic tips to staying on top of your health this winter. What is Ayurveda? Ayurveda is the...

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The role the Vagus Nerve Plays in Stress Related Illness.

The role the Vagus Nerve Plays in Stress Related Illness.

What is the Vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is one of the most important nerves in the body. The vagus nerve is the longest nerve in the body that starts in the brainstem and extends all the way down to the colon, it plays a crucial role in regulating our autonomic...

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Is your cold giving you anxiety?

Is your cold giving you anxiety?

Why does anxiety peak when we catch a cold? Don't we have enough to deal with battling the sickness bug? Suffering myself with a few bouts of illness in the last few weeks has really got me thinking about my own mental health and how I am feeling. Why does catching a...

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Benefits of listening to music during meditation

Benefits of listening to music during meditation

Music is such an important part of my teachings. Think laid back Ibizan tracks and chilled out chart music - I cant get enough! Music lifts our spirits, it can literally sing to our soul! It can induce memories, feelings and emotions - a connection. You all know I'm...

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Why smudging is a ‘must’ for self-care

Why smudging is a ‘must’ for self-care

Smudging is the ancient practice of burning medicinal, sacred herbs with the intention of cleansing the energy of your home, office, an object or yourself. It corrects and balances energies immediately. It cleanses away negativity and It's even antimicrobial, killing...

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Everyone thought I could meditate

Everyone thought I could meditate

I've practised Yoga for over 20 years. People always assumed this meant I could Meditate. But I couldn't. No matter how hard I tried, I just couldn't sit still for long enough. I couldn't bear the silence! I couldn't even keep my eyes closed - always peeking around...

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What’s so important about mornings?

What’s so important about mornings?

I want to talk about cultivating a positive mindset through a morning routine. For years I hated mornings! I did not want to get up EVER! Bed is the best! I would always lay in until the last possible moment and even then I was rushing around, still with my eyes...

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