Is Stress Making You Sick?
The fact is a small amount of stress is good for us. It helps to motivate and focus us on achieving a goal or target. The problem is, we were never designed for chronic stress. Actually, we evolved to use…
Rebellious Kids...either your own children or your own internal child can cause problems. Why do Kids become rebellious?
Rebellious Kids! What does having a rebellious child mean for you? If you have a teenager you will have an idea… surly, grumpy, un-responsive. What is it all about? Why do kids need to go through that stage and why…
21.9 Hours a Year
According to research by Greg McKeown and reported in The Optimist, the average “smartphone” user logs in to their phone 110 times a day. This got me thinking. I did some simple maths. What came out surprised me. Based on…
Phobias and Trauma
I am frequently asked what is a trauma or phobia and how can I treat it. I have listed below various ways that I use to negate these challenges which I hope you find interesting. If you would like further…
Healthy Habits to Prevent Childhood Obesity
Healthy Habits to Prevent Childhood Obesity During 2012/13 a National Child Measurements Programme (NCMP) report showed obesity rates in Year 6 (pupils aged 10-11 years) to be at 20.4% for boys and 17.4% for girls. As the worlds largest nations…
Statistics and History of Orphaned Children
Some children unfortunately do not grow up with the stability of family life with regular contact with all their families, some suffer unimaginable sadness having to come to terms with the loss or abandonment of their parents and loved ones.…
How to Increase Confidence in Children
Confidence is an emotional state which brings happiness and certainty when we have it and at worst anxiety and sadness when we don’t. Developing confidence within children is a matter of providing them with positive beliefs and references and reinforcing…
Are schoolchildren under too much pressure? The Duchess of Cambridge shares our views on children's mental health issues.
Doing well at school is a worry all youngsters have to contend with – but are schoolchildren in Cambridge more stressed than we thought? It could be so, after it emerged children as young as 6 are now being treated…
Reiki Energy, Reiki Way
The word 'Reiki' is often translated as 'universal life energy'. However the word 'Reiki' has also come to refer not only to this energy, but also to the way or system of practising. All Reiki ways of practice begin with…
February is the new March - Finding optimism this winter.
January I can deal with. There is optimism, a new start and the whole year to look forward to. Plus you made it through the festive period and that is cause for a mini celebration in itself. I find things…
Broken Hearts Can, And Do, Mend
If your relationship has left you hurt, bewildered, confused, bitter, disappointed, angry, rejected, broke, broken, or any or all of those, you may be feeling as if you will never get over it. You will, with a little help or a lot…
Revealed: Best Dermatologist in Austin for All Skin Types
Finding a dermatologist in Austin is crucial for maintaining healthy, radiant skin due to the city's diverse climate and population. Skin conditions like acne, eczema, and sun damage are prevalent in Texas, emphasizing the need for expert care. The American…