In my last post I wrote about how stress can negatively impact on your digestion. When you allow the negative influences of your environment trigger a stress response, your digestive system shuts down. Engaging the relaxation response is only one way to help your digestion. Natural drinks are also a great way to detox from … Continue reading Detoxify and digest
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Stress and the impact on your digestion
When you experience stress related symptoms, you may not think it impacts on your ability to eat and digest food. Yet digestion starts in the brain. From the moment you see, smell, and taste your food it sends a signal for your stomach to start the digestive process. Your brain also receives signals from the … Continue reading Stress and the impact on your digestion
How to get the benefits of eating mindfully
When you eat mindfully not only do you take the time to truly enjoy your food you also feel more satisfied as your mind and body are registering what you are eating. Eating mindfully encourages you to eat more slowly, which offers a host of health benefits. Your digestion starts in the mouth. By chewing … Continue reading How to get the benefits of eating mindfully
Decoding emotional eating
Food is an essential food to fuel and nourish your body so that you can go about your everyday activities. However, are there times when you are eating because you are actually hungry or is there another reason making you reach for food? Chances are that you are not hungry all the time. If you … Continue reading Decoding emotional eating
Mindful eating for your wellbeing
Eating while multitasking or under stress means that you are not focused on your food. How you eat is just as important as what you eat. Mindless eating causes indigestion when you are not thoroughly chewing your food because you are not focused on eating. When you eat mindfully, it will support proper digestion of … Continue reading Mindful eating for your wellbeing
The psychology of food habits
People need food to survive and fuel their body with energy. However, sometimes people eat more than they actually need to survive. Food has the power to allow you to experience different feelings such as a sense of calm, happiness – even sadness and fear. Your energy levels and how alert you feel can be … Continue reading The psychology of food habits
Happy New Year
`The two most important days in your life are: the day you were born and the day you find out why’ – Mark Twain As we start the new year, it is time to stop and reflect on our why. Why do we do what we do? What motivates us to get up every morning … Continue reading Happy New Year
Five tips for your Christmas wellbeing
As Christmas Day fast approaches and the world around you gets more busy with shopping, gifting, last minute Christmas drinks or lunches; it is important to ensure that you keep your wellbeing front of mind. It is easy to fall into the busy trap. However, taking time out for you, even just ten minutes a … Continue reading Five tips for your Christmas wellbeing
Summer Solstice – Celebrate your Spiritual Wellbeing
Summer solstice marks the time when the sun is at its highest point on the horizon giving us the longest day of the year. The sun will appear to solstitium – the Latin word meaning to stand still. It is a time for spiritual awakening and awareness as summer welcomes the season of light and … Continue reading Summer Solstice – Celebrate your Spiritual Wellbeing
Your mental health at Christmas
Christmas is a time for spending with family and friends. While some people find Christmas enjoyable, others dread the day when it comes around each year. It can be especially draining on your mental health especially if you overcommit to social obligations. It can leave you tired and emotionally drained. Below are some practical tips … Continue reading Your mental health at Christmas