Times are difficult globally; awakening is no longer a luxury or ideal. It’s becoming critical. We don’t need to add more depression, more discouragement, or more anger to what’s already here. It’s becoming essential that we learn how to relate sanely with difficult times. The earth seems to be beseeching ...

Did you know that from birth until now, your brain is still changing? Similar to most new findings in modern science, traditional practices have been shown to be correct but only to a certain degree. And this is true of neuroplasticity, defying what we used to think about how our ...

If I had to pick a favorite subject, or system when it comes to human health, I’d have to go with neurotransmitters and brain function.  Of course I don’t focus on neurochemistry in isolation and that’s where that whole holistic health thing comes in.  “Holistic- characterized by comprehension of the parts ...

“If you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right.” Henry Ford I got the biggest breakthroughs in my healing journey when I became aware of, and got to work on, having a healthy MINDSET. After I cleared my SIBO I “should” have been happy. “Should” have been ...

Marc David, Founder of the Institute for the Psychology of Eating interviews Dr. Srini Pillay, who is a medical doctor, a world-renowned Harvard psychiatrist, executive coach, award-winning author, and brain imaging researcher. Dr. Pillay shares how he used his clinical research to provide a biological, psychological, and social perspective on ...

Beta glucans are polysaccharides that are found in several yeasts, mushrooms, and other foods. They possess immune-stimulating compounds that help fight cancer and infection through decreasing inflammation in the body. Beta glucans are sugars (classified as polysaccharides) that are found in the cell walls of bacteria, yeasts, algae, fungi, lichens, ...

Worries, ruminating and negative thoughts- what do you do about them? Find it hard to control your thoughts, worries and anxiety? Do they take over your life? Do they consume you? Can’t understand why you have them or what to do about them? Do you want to master your emotions? ...

Until the last few years, it was thought that your mental state (feeling happy and upbeat while not getting burnt-out or having feelings of anxiety or depression) was all in your head. Nuh uh. The secret to mental wellness and that ability to shrug off that guy who cut you ...

Mindset is everywhere at the moment and there is so much advice out there over what mindset you need to be adopting, what is a bad, unhelpful mindset to have and how to change your mindset. In my opinion it can be pretty overwhelming and confusing. It certainly led to ...

Here are a few simple things you can start implementing in your daily routine to bring down elevated cortisol levels, and help carve the way for a healthier lifestyle. ...

You find yourself sitting at your desk at work–in a brain fog, on autopilot mode, and unaware of the time that is passing you by. Our brains were not meant to operate on a 9-5 timeline, and this in fact can lead to cognitive decline. This “daily grind” that everyone ...

Self-love is the most vital way for us to have a positive impact on the world. It occurs as a result of consistent self-care. Loving & caring for others well is equally as important. But if we cannot take care of the number one human in our lives – ourselves – how ...

Life can be hard, you already know that! Things often happen to us which we are unfair and which we feel we have no control over, leaving us stressed, anxious and powerless. Trust me, I know what it is like to feel out of control, powerless and battling against my ...

Although placebos have long been considered nuisances in clinical research, today they represent an active field of research — serving to encourage new concepts and ideas for neuroscience, notably the significant revelation of the power of the mind in healing the body. ...