Endometriosis [http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Endometriosis/Pages/Introduction.aspx] is a condition affecting 1.5 million women in the UK, where cells of the endometrium (womb lining) grow in different parts of the body. These “endometriotic implants” behave in the same manner as the endometrium and are susceptible to…
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The Effects of Yoga Every Day
By introducing these six easy-to-master yoga poses into your daily routine, you can lower stress, improve calmness and experience a natural uplift in your mood. Stretching has never felt so good! The modern 24/7 world means we’re always on, which also means our nervous systems are…
I Gave Birth a Few Months Ago and Feel Disconnected from My Baby
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…
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…