HEALTH AND
WELLNESS

After losing her husband suddenly, Shona deals with the double bombshell of a cancer diagnosis for both her and her mother. We follow her journey through loss, chemotherapy and surgery. Despite the constant adversity, this is the start of something positive in her life.

Havening is a form of psychosensory therapeutic intervention that employs somatic and cognitive inputs. It is designed to de-traumatise a memory by changing the brain to remove its negative effects from our psyche and body.

One of the key goals in the treatment and management of type 1 diabetes is to avoid the two acute complications. These are diabetes ketoacidosis and hypoglycemia, which can lead to cognitive impairment and in extreme cases shorter lifespan.

Our brain constantly requires high quality nutrients to function properly. Throughout our lifespan, the brain undergoes several changes in its chemistry and architecture to support various life stages, which is why knowing which foods to eat, and which to avoid is important for healthy aging and avoiding cognitive decline.

Balanced and healthy eating is an important pillar in maintaining our health. However, due to many reasons that can occur in our life, we sometimes might have a difficult time controlling when and what we eat. When that happens, we must be aware of it, and by following tips in this article, we can prevent a downward spiral of binge eating that can significantly impact our physical and mental health.