Can tea reduce anxiety?

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A cup of tea is often the first thing we reach for when we’re feeling anxious. There’s something about that feeling of familiarity that gives us a sense of comfort when everything around us is falling into chaos. Can a cuppa really reduce anxiety? You might be surprised to know that there’s actually some solid science behind it all. When we drink a warm drink, our vagus nerve is stimulated, which sends us feelings of calmness. Keep calm – it’s time for a cuppa What is the vagus nerve? The vagus nerve is an extremely important nerve that is involvedContinue Reading

Help binge eating with mindfulness

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Binge eating is an increasingly common problem nowadays. It can often creep up on people unnoticed, and before they know it it’s taken over their lives. What is binge eating? Binge eating disorder is the act of compulsively eating excessive amounts of food on a regular basis.  Sufferers often feel unable to stop, and lose control over the ability to regulate their food intake. Binge eating can lead to weight gain, and other health issues, both physical and mental. How can mindfulness be helpful for binge eating? A central problem with binge eating is one of disconnection: disconnection of theContinue Reading

5 natural ways to get more sleep

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Desperate to find natural ways to get more sleep? If you’re looking for quick fixes like chamomile tea and lavender scented pillows, then sorry, this isn’t the blog for you. But if you’re ready to heal your sleeping patterns naturally, you’re in it for the long haul, and you’re willing to make some serious long-term lifestyle changes, then read on… I have a theory that there are two types of people in this world: those who can go to sleep on a clothes line, and those who are disturbed by the slightest thing: an uncomfy bed, a snoring partner, orContinue Reading

Benefits of meditation – plus easy ‘how to’ guide

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The benefits of meditation are well documented.  It can help improve your health and well-being in so many ways. Here are just a few of the many scientific studies that show some excellent benefits of meditation: 5 benefits of meditation 1. Meditation and a positive effect on the brain and immune function: http://www.psychosomaticmedicine.org/content/65/4/564.short  2. Meditation and an increased sense of well-being: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21711203 3. Meditation and a reduction in anxiety and depression: https://s3.amazonaws.com/academia.edu.documents/46988796/Effectiveness_of_a_Meditation-based_Stre20160703-30744-11u72g7.pdf?AWSAccessKeyId=AKIAIWOWYYGZ2Y53UL3A&Expires=1549406205&Signature=K4JJbPh4xXvmgRtliI8DH33193s%3D&response-content-disposition=inline%3B%20filename%3DEffectiveness_of_a_meditation-based_stre.pdf 4. Meditation and reduction of physical pain http://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/BF00845519 5. Meditation and reduction in high blood pressure: http://foodmatters.tv/articles-1/7-health-benefits-of-meditation   Meditation can be done anywhere, anytime, and it is completelyContinue Reading

Hypnosis for health motivation – Lifestyle Reboot

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Does hypnosis really work for health and fitness motivation?  In my experience, yes – it’s one of the most powerful methods available. A few days ago I turned 49, and even though those years keep creeping on up on me there’s one thing I don’t have to worry about – gaining weight. Why? Because I’ve taught myself to CRAVE healthy food and exercise – simple as that. I’ve consistently used self-hypnosis to help keep me motivated to eat healthy foods and love exercising. I share how to do this in my ‘Lifestyle Reboot’ program. It’s a one-to-one comprehensive 6-week courseContinue Reading

5 ways to boost your job interview confidence

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Job interviews: 5 ways to boost your confidence Learning how to be confident in a job interview can present a real challenge, especially for those who’ve already lost confidence at work. Going into a job interview knowing you have to look and feel completely confident can feel like an almost impossible feat. Having to face a whole panel of interviewers who are there specifically to judge your abilities can be a terrifying thought. Nobody likes being judged (except for those strange breed of masochists who enter X Factor competitions), and when your livelihood depends on it, it increases the pressureContinue Reading

How to do Tapping or EFT

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Tapping / EFT / Emotional Freedom Techniques Tapping – also known as EFT (which stands for Emotional Freedom Techniques) – is a form of therapeutic intervention that is excellent for helping with a variety of issues.  Anxiety, stress, anger, intrusive and negative thoughts, and even food cravings, are among the many issues it can help with. It often comes as a great surprise to my clients when we use tapping / EFT during the session, as they realise that all those difficult and uncomfortable emotions that they’ve been struggling with just fade away. How to do Tapping / EFT –Continue Reading

Counselling for anxiety in young people

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Counselling for anxiety in young people can be a very effective therapy for helping them with the stresses of life in the modern world. Watch the video version of ‘Counselling for anxiety in young people’ below: Anxiety and stress in young adults is becoming increasingly common these days. Pressures to do well at school, to be popular (or even to avoid being bullied), and to present themselves in the best way possible on social media – these and many other things all add up to create a huge level of overwhelm and stress in teenagers. When anxiety gets too muchContinue Reading

Insomnia hypnosis MP3

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One of the most common things I get asked about is hypnotherapy for insomnia. Insomnia is increasingly common nowadays, with recent reports stating that as much as one third of the UK population may be affected. Insomnia is one of the most frustrating, debilitating issues to suffer with, as it can have a knock-on effect on our whole day. Fatigue, irritability and that annoying brain fog can make daily life seem much more difficult than it already is. Hypnotherapy for insomnia can be a very useful therapy, as it’s a deeply relaxing process that allows us to calm our frazzledContinue Reading

4 ways to sleep better in Spring

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You may be looking forward to longer days and lighter nights as Spring approaches and we put the clocks forward soon. But for some people Springtime brings increased sleep disruption. It’s important to be aware of the increased stress and health impacts that the time change can bring, particularly for those who already suffer from health and sleep issues. 4 ways to sleep better in Spring Studies have shown increases in several adverse health outcomes during the days following the clock change, including sleep disruption, and increased rate of heart attack, stroke, depression, and traffic accidents. Circadian rhythms and yourContinue Reading