Understanding the role of stress hormones in depression, anxiety and epigenetics Ongoing stress, depression and anxiety disorders affect the delicate balance of hormones and the receptor sites (altered sensitivity). We have receptor sites for hormones which play an integral role Read more…
Healthy ageing, Brain Food & Omega 3 Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAS) (omega 3) and polyphenols abundantly found in fruit and vegetables support cognition and brain function particularly during the ageing process. PUFAS and polyphenols are known antioxidant and anti-inflammatory Read more…
Brain fog much? Do you suffer with brain fog and or memory loss? A recent clinical trial showed 16 weeks of 60-min multimodal exercise classes twice weekly including cardiovascular, strength and motor fitness activities enhanced cognition via increased blood Read more…
The Gut, the Brain and headaches! Did you know that there is a bi-directional relationship between the gut and the brain? The gut and the brain talk to each other folks! Do you suffer with headaches and migraines? Read more…
In a paper by Rudert and Portnoy in May 2017 (just this month) the authors discuss the controversy of toxic mould syndrome. The Tip of The Ice Berg The horror of living with mould and the multifaceted disaster that can Read more…