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One of the most commonly reported, and most troubling, symptoms of the menopausal transition is brain fog. Brain fog is the vague, forgetful, missing that word that’s right on the tip of your tongue feeling. Frustratingly transient, it always seems to hit at the most inconvenient time. Like on the way to work; you realise …
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Today's world is one that is constantly demanding our attention, leaving many of us living in a state of overwhelm, or 'functional frazzle'. You know the feeling; the low-level hum of anxiety, a mind that won't switch off - it leaves you feeling frayed and worn thin. When people mention these kind of symptoms, I …
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Not a morning person? With practice, these 5 habits can help you shift your energy from feeling barely awake to achieving mental clarity each morning.
With Spring just around in the corner, the change in energy is noticeable. The days are getting warmer and longer with the return of the sun. We can utilise this refreshing energy to inspire changes in our own environment; declutter, set your intentions, and welcome the season of Spring into your home!
Early life trauma (ELC) influences gene expression during critical stages in neurodevelopment increasing the risk of developing major depressive disorder (MDD), and other mental health conditions, later in life.
Genetic testing can provide extremely useful information to help you create the healthiest version of your current and future self. It can be used to both optimise health and understand the risk of disease.
The human mind is a powerful thing, but it's easily broken. Is the pandemic of depression and anxiety because we're not making enough serotonin, or that we're vitamin D deficient? Or is is that generations of us have become accustomed to learned helplessness?
It's common to encounter a large number of individuals displaying symptoms of stress, anxiety, insomnia and depression at this time of year, particularly those who identify as highly sensitive people (or HSP's).
Herbal medicine and nutritional supplements have the benefit of working in harmony with the body's own natural biochemistry and have virtually no side effects. So which of these are best, and how do you know what's right for you?
We are now on the verge of enhancing our cognitive abilities, ahead of natural evolution.