Cortisol Find yourself lashing out at somebody, stuck in anxiety, or fearful you’ll you’re your job? If so, you likely have stirred up a hormone in your brain that will work against relationships, courage, and well-being. Cortisol is the hormone that appears when we slip into stress, when we feel angry or fearful, or when […]
Author: Marie Ridout
Nutrition for the thyroid
THYROID SUMMARY Obviously check with your doctor should you have any signs The thyroid speeds up metabolism. Important at childhood for mental and normal growth The main hormone is thyroxine (T4) which is converted to T3 outside the thyroid. T3 is more active than T4 and needs enzymes to be broken down […]
steps to do yourself towards relaxation
Relaxation is important because it helps your body and mind recover from stress and strain. When you’re always “on,” your nervous system stays in a heightened state, which can drain you physically and mentally. Here are some key reasons why relaxing matters: Reduces stress: Relaxation lowers cortisol (the stress hormone), helping to calm your nervous […]
An Allergy or overload of Histamine?
Allergies, Histamine intolerance and symptoms.
Creams do not cure Eczema – Leaky Gut explained
Leaky Gut Can occur as a result of not having enough good floras in our intestines. It can also be from Candida when it grows rhizoids, (finger like protrusions) which burrow themselves into the intestinal walls. The cells in most areas of the body are very close to one another. The cells in the […]
Constipation – Why and What to do
Constipation results when food moves too slowly through the digestive tract. The most common cause is probably dietary, however, constipation can be a component of irritable bowel syndrome or can result from a wide range of causes, such as a drug side effect or physical immobility, stress, or an allergy.
Breathe through the stress
7-11 breathing: How does deep breathing make you feel more relaxed? With mindfulness now all the rage, many online articles are now advocating breathing techniques as a way to lessen anxiety and control stress levels. Breathe easy to combat anxiety: The mind tricks that can alleviate symptoms fails to explain how such breathing can lower […]
Stress Defined
What is Stress, how does it affect the us and our minds & bodies, and what can we do to reduce the effects.
Relaxation Breathing
What is Relaxation Breathing and how to perform it.
The Emotional Freedom Technique
What is the Emotional Freedom Technique and how does it work?