Sleep is one of the most important things we can do to look after out brain health. Not only does regular quality sleep help us feel better in ourselves, it is also important for our memory and immune system. What we eat can affect our
What goes on in our brains when the lights are out Sleep is essential for rest and repair of our bodies and minds. It is also vital for our immune system and broken non restful sleep and impact on our bodies ability to deal with
Breathing – it’s easy right? We do it without even thinking. Shallow breathing can lead to feelings of stress, nervousness and even fatigue. To get a really deep proper deep breath we have to engage more than just our mouth, nose and lungs. First a
Here are some podcasts which are all centred around issues of mental health and thinking. These podcasts will provide tips and tricks for positive thinking during this period. Happy listening! Brene Brown #1 New York Times best-selling author Brené Brown as she unpacks and explores the ideas,
Before we get into the microbiome a quick revision of digestion from biology Ready?! Digestion starts when we put food our Mouth. Our gnashers work to grind the food down in partnership with our saliva. This chewing action, combined with release of enzymes ( chemicals
With so much going on at the moment, we are all facing a new normal. Simple changes to our daily routines can make a difference to how we feel. Just say no For lots of us saying yes to something is our default position. It’s
Another Monday morning, another week staying in to stay safe. Feeling the pressure? Here’s some suggestions to help your feel better. Find the time for a few minutes doing something you really want to do Things are all at sea for all of us at
What our immune systems do Our immune systems are a hugely complex operation. Our immune defences take different forms- from barriers that we can see, such as skin and those little hairs inside our nose, to the huge array of clever processes that go on
Talking about feelings of stress has become part of our daily routine. Stress is defined in different ways. Technically it is the adverse reaction people have to pressure or demands places on them. Or put more simply, the constant and repetitive feeling you have when
Having a daytime nap is something we associate usually with babies, toddlers and for the rest of us when we are on holiday somewhere sunny ( we can dream)- most of us are just too busy right? As most of us as not getting enough