Category: health
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This is going to hurt
Living with chronic illness and chronic pain I can’t remember a day when I wasn’t in some form of pain – sometimes more, sometimes less, but it has been a constant companion throughout my life. As a child, I frequently had ear infections and, from day one, struggled with digestive distress and constant tummy aches.…
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Beat the heat
Summertime temperatures have become ridiculous over the past years, with more frequent and longer heat waves in all parts of the globe. It is more important than ever to take precautionary measures to protect yourself and make sure you stay safe during hot periods. In addition to general health risks (dehydration, heat exhaustion, respiratory issues,…
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The science behind breathing
The breath is our most important tool, often underused, and it is always at our disposal – wherever we are. We have the power to self-regulate through our breath, as the breath directly influences the autonomic nervous system (our “unconscious” nervous system, innervating the organs and influencing heart rate, blood pressure, etc.). Breathing can help…
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Spring awakening
Now that the days are getting longer again, you might notice a certain excitement in the air, as nature is slowly awakening and getting ready to bloom. However, paradoxically, you might also notice feelings of exhaustion, sluggishness, lack of motivation, and difficulty concentrating. This is sometimes referred to as spring fatigue, spring lethargy, or spring…
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Your way to better sleep
Sleep is essential to our physical and mental health and our overall wellbeing. If we don’t allow body and mind to rest, recover, and recharge overnight, we cannot function properly. The quality of our sleep is as important as the time we dedicate to it, and a consistent, tailored routine before bed has been shown…