Understanding postnatal depression and how to overcome it Postnatal depression (PND) is a form of depression that can start anywhere from one to several months after giving birth and affects an estimated one in 10 new mothers. Common symptoms can include: •Feeling unable to nurture, bond and connect with the…
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I Had a Stroke at 49 that Nearly Killed Me
Journalist Martin Warrillow lived a fast-paced, high-pressured life in his dream job, until his mind and body reached breaking-point The human brain can only be worked so hard. When it’s had enough, it goes haywire. A good analogy is to say it explodes. The only job I ever wanted…
Hypnosis for Dogs? You Might Think We're Barking...
It's no secret that people go all out when it comes to their four-legged friends, from pampering treatments to acupuncture, and now there's even hypnosis to help stressed out pups We chatted to award-winning clinical hypnotherapist and creator of Hypno4Dogs Mary Burgess [http://www.hypnotherapy-directory.org.…
The Secrets of Mindful Dressing
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if every day you could feel happy, calm and in control, simply by choosing the right colours to wear? We asked a professional colour consultant to reveal the life-changing benefits of the following colours... Green When to wear it Do you need to forgive someone…
Why Am I Grinding My Teeth in My Sleep?
Your teeth don’t grind themselves, and no-one else is grinding them for you. Every part of your body is animated by your own consciousness. Sometimes you’re aware of the reason for animating your jaw and sometimes, as in the case of bruxism, you’re not. You could be…
9 Scientifically Proven Ways to be a Happier Person
The internet is awash with self-help tips on how to lead a happier life. But online advice can often appear subjective and contradictory. To put the quest for happiness on a surer footing, here’s happiful’s guide to evidence-based positivity: nine everyday mood-lifters that are within everyone’s grasp…
The Constant Ringing in My Ears is Unbearable
Relieving tinnitus with hypnotherapy and BWRT Tinnitus is a condition characterised by sounds in the ear itself – ringing, buzzing, whistling – and can cause stress and anxiety for the sufferer. Tinnitus can be the result of injury, infection, age, or prolonged exposure to loud noise. People often won’t show signs…
Let's Face It, Facebook is Making Us Miserable
Research links a decline in wellbeing with time spent on the social media giant Most people will admit to having an unhealthy relationship with Facebook. Of the UK’s 32 million users, each person spends an incredible 26.5 hours a month using its services. We can’t live with…
Havens on Earth
Over the past 20 years, urban planning has undergone a natural revolution. Innovative, green-minded cityscaping has promoted community wellbeing on an epic scale – while simultaneously combating pollution and other urban ills – and architects and landscapers have been creating ever more daring sustainable spaces to improve people’s lives. Here’s…