For which conditions is Autogenic Training helpful?
Relaxation and de-stressing techniques are often touted as methods for our mind and body to achieve balance. Here is where beginners often question the efficacy of meditation, yoga and other practices. That is why today, we will approach Autogenic Training from a scientific perspective and see what the data and research says about this desensitization - relaxation technique first reported in practice back in 1926.
Read MoreFibromyalgia Misdiagnosis: Have I got Fibromyalgia or something else
Fibromyalgia diagnosis is challenging. The symptoms of fibromyalgia can mimic many other health conditions such as Chronic fatigue syndrome, Polymyalgia rheumatica, Multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease and others.
Read MoreRecipe: Grilled fish wrap with pineapple and tomato salsa
A healthy and fun family recipe where everyone can make their own grilled fish wrap with pineapple and tomato salsa – so easy and so yummy.
Read MoreChamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)
Chamomile is a staple of traditional natural medicine. It has been used for thousands of years, some research suggesting that even the cavemen have been including it in their diet. Though primarily used as sleep aid and to help with digestive issues, chamomile has many other medicinal uses and properties, which makes it handy to keep it in our cupboard.
Read MoreIntermittent Fasting – The Medicine of Old
Intermittent fasting – the trendiest diet search term on Google in 2019 – is currently one of the world’s most popular diet plans. As there have been many diet trends that come and go, we may question the hype behind intermittent fasting claiming to be the best diet hack. So, is this trendy diet Fad or Fact? Let’s find out what the science says about intermittent fasting.
Read MoreNeuro-Linguistic Programming: Key Methods and Techniques (Part 1)
When starting anything new, it’s important to have clear foundations and basic understanding. With Neuro-Linguistic Programming, the best start would involve signing up for a course and having your own coach. But before you do that, let’s learn more about some of the key methods and techniques, and see which ones might work best for you.
Read MoreRecipe: Summery Vegetarian Quesadillas
Cheese lovers – this meal is for you! These vegetarian quesadillas feature fresh, summery veggies and three different cheeses.
Read MoreHoffmann’s Hacks – Make exercise a part of your daily routine
We eat more, we move less, and we repeat this almost daily. It’s work, it’s the pandemic and the lockdowns… it’s life. It’s time to change things around. If we have a cheat meal, why not have a cheat exercise?
Read MoreArtificial Sweeteners: Are they a Healthy Substitute to Sugar?
Artificial sweeteners are some of the most important, and widely used, food additives in the food manufacturing industry today. The question is, how much does a regular person shopping every weekend really know about artificial sweeteners - about their health benefits and risks, potential side effects, or different names that we often find on the labels?
Read MoreVitamin C (Immunity and Collagen booster)
Vitamin C is an essential vitamin found in food and today sold in different forms as a supplement. We cannot make vitamin C in our body, which makes proper nutrition and supplementation important because latest research has shown that vitamin C plays an important role in our physical and neurological health.
Read MoreRecipe: Falafel
Try making these vegan and vegetarian falafel and serve together with the choice of pita bread, lettuce, hummus, tahini or tabbouleh salad.
Read MoreRecipe: Mexican Stuffed Potato Cakes
Cheesy potato cakes stuffed with a savoury Mexican-style mince filling, loaded up with more mince, avocado and Greek yoghurt… yes please!
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