by Joey Thomas | Apr 5, 2020 | Mental Health
I’m not very good at meditation and mindfulness exercises. When I’m at my most anxious this is also the time I resist doing these things the most. Yet I’m well aware of the role of mindfulness in reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression. Taking...
by Joey Thomas | Apr 4, 2020 | Mental Health
According to over 47 peer-reviewed studies meditation can help reduce anxiety, depression and pain, and thanks to smartphones there are now hundreds of apps to guide us through the process. My favourite meditation apps all free to download on both Apple or Android...
by Joey Thomas | Apr 3, 2020 | Mental Health
Actively engaging in alone time gives you the opportunity to think through decisions and reflect. During this period of self-isolation, many of us are suddenly living on top of each other. Kids are permanently home from school, many parents are working from home,...
by Joey Thomas | Apr 1, 2020 | Mental Health, Nutrition
A diet high in sugars has been linked to cognitive impairments, negative neuroplasticity and emotional disorders such as anxiety and depression. When we’re stressed it can be easy to reach for comfort foods like chocolate, ice-cream and cake. It temporarily...