Memory and Concentration
A âWorkingâ Memory
August 12, 2015
You have a big day planned today.
Maybe itâs an important meeting with your team, maybe an exam, maybe several tasks that all require attention to detail.
Can you rely on your brain to get you through this day so that youâre performing at your best?
Alternate Nostril Breathing – Just Breathe!
July 29, 2015
Are you having trouble winding down?
Do you have ‘monkey mind’ making sleep near impossible.
A technique known as alternate nostril breathing (pranayama) is a yogic breathing relaxation technique that can be used by almost anyone irrespective of age, gender or even time availability.
Fasting – Revisiting an Old Idea
July 7, 2015
Fasting.
It’s a contentious topic that has its supporters on both side of the fence. However fasting, in its various modes has a plethora of clinical studies to back up its introduction in reducing the signs and symptoms of a variety of conditions.
With demonstrated improvements in brain activity, cardiovascular system, mood, chronic pain conditions and gut health, sensible and supervised fasting can not be ruled out as a valid treatment adjunct in a number of conditions.
Trans Fats – Safe in Human Foods?
June 23, 2015
The American Food and Drug Administration have ordered that food manufacturers have three years to cease using trans fatty acids, stating that TFAs are not generally recognised as safe for use in human foods.