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WHY WE CHOOSE DESSERTS WHEN WE ARE STRESSED
Why is it that when we are stressed, we always look to those sweet dessert-like foods to bring us comfort? Why do we lose our healthy habits when we feel stressed? "Well, they do say stressed spelt backwards, is desserts!" OUR BIOLOGY AFFECTS OUR...
ARE TEACHERS AND NURSES MORE PRONE TO BURNOUT?
I believe that nurses and teachers are uniquely prone to burnout. Isn’t it ironic, that nursing is a caring profession and yet when nurses care too much, they are unable to do the job? It can lead to feelings of frustration, emotional exhaustion and dread of going to...
HOW TO REDUCE STRESS AT WORK
Do you ever feel like work is zapping your energy and zest for life? You are not alone, according to a survey carried out by MIND, one in three people stated their work life was stressful. So, what can we do about it, how do we reduce stress at work? "Our ability to...
HOW REFLEXOLOGY CAN HELP FIBROMYALGIA
Fibromyalgia is a chronic illness, characterised by 18 pressure points of pain all over the body, although it is often seen commonly in the neck, shoulders, upper arm and back. It tends to be more common in women, particularly middle-aged women. Could Reflexology help...
What are the ten best foods to support your wellbeing?
Are some foods better for your well-being than others? Can certain foods have beneficial effects on specific organs? The research says Yes. Nature provides a pharmacy full of foods that support human health and physical wellbeing. Guess which ones they are?...