Tofu a friend or foe – there are always two sides to a story and there is definitely an argument for and against the consumption of soy products – and this is for a few reasons. One of the negatives of growing soybeans using current farming practices is that the majority of crops are either genetically modified or sprayed with…
The benefits for your mental health Written by Donna Cameron, In the hustle and bustle of daily life, most people find it extremely difficult to take any time out for themselves. When I talk to them about the importance of getting back to nature, such as breathing in some fresh air, taking their shoes off and walking barefoot on the…
Written By Dr Melissa Keogh, Clinical Psychologist By definition, feelings are emotional states and broadly speaking, encompass sensations such as fear, anger, sadness, joy, surprise, guilt and love. As a psychologist much time is spent assisting clients to recognise, label and sit with feelings. It is the cornerstone of the therapeutic journey and an important aspect of emotional health and…
Written by Sarah Milano (Nature’s Most Powerful Defender) Growing up, our parents told us that we must eat all of our vegetables because they are good for us. Most parents of our time didn’t go over all the reasons we should eat vegetables but rather just told us we had to eat them. As parents, we are tasked with teaching…
Of mental health. Written by Steve Malloy It’s an expression we hear everyday, so it might surprise you that the term ‘mental health’ is frequently misunderstood. According to the World Health Organisation, mental health is “a state of well-being in which every individual realises his or her own potential, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively…
Written by Dr Melissa Keogh, Clinical Psychologist Oftentimes, parents of children who are displaying symptoms of anxiety are unsure as to how to help their child. It can indeed be difficult to know the right course of action to take or the right words to say when a young person is constantly seeking reassurance and excessively worried. So, what…
Written by Julia Lette Getting kids to the table and actually eating their food can be a real struggle. However, as developing a healthy attitude towards food starts from a very early age, it is essential to instil wholesome eating habits in your children from the get-go. Fortunately, if you make good, honest food fun and appealing to children, they…
Winter Wellness Written by Aida Rejzovic We all know winter as the cold and flu season, but why do we get sick more often during the colder months? There are several reasons we tend to get sick more often during winter, including less vitamin D from sunshine, seasonal changes in our genes that affect our immune response and an increase…
Written by Claire Dunkley from Cluzie Clinic What is your most valuable asset? When answering this question, many people will list their house or their investment properties or perhaps even their family. Let’s hit the big fat PAUSE button for a moment and really think about the answer to that question. I suggest that if you really consider that answer,…
Written by Sarah Milano The human body is a complex system. While scientists and doctors don’t know everything there is to know and don’t fully understand all of our body processes, one thing is for sure: the human body needs water to live. Just like a plant needs proper watering to thrive, we need proper hydration for our bodies to…
Christmas Is A Time Of Sharing Written by Joy Fairhall Positive Psychology and Wellbeing specialist Christmas is a time for giving and receiving and for most of us, that means gifts, physical gifts. However, have you thought about a more meaningful way you can give gifts to each other during the festive season? What if you considered giving an authentic…
Written By Eriks Draiska –Managing Director – Plaza Real Estate Buying or Selling a property involves one if the most expensive financial transactions of our lives. The internet has made the process easier and quicker but like many things care is required. Here are a few things to keep in mind in your search for the perfect home. Photographs There’s…
