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Oct 13, 20213 min read
Inflammation - why and how it heals
Heat and swelling are part of the healing process. Inflammation is a cellular response, it is the mechanism that occurs when tissues or...
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Oct 6, 20212 min read
What is Complementary Medicine and how is it Governed?
The Complementary Medical Association has the highest membership standards of all multidisciplinary organisations. They are dedicated to...
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Zoisa Holder
Sep 22, 20211 min read
Sleep and the Pineal Gland
Melatonin is needed for good sleep and this hormone is produced in the pineal gland (part of our endocrine system). The pineal gland is...
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Zoisa Holder
May 18, 20212 min read
How does the brain know to sleep?
How does the brain know when and how to sleep? Why is it important to sleep and what can you do to help it?
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Zoisa Holder
May 5, 20211 min read
Wellness Wednesday - sleep and the brain
At night whilst you sleep your body is able to repair and grow as the pituitary gland releases growth hormone. Your nerve cells are...
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Zoisa Holder
Apr 21, 20211 min read
Our sleep-wake cycle
The body has a natural daily cycle of hormones, know as the circadian rhythms. The sleep-wake cycle is an important part of ensuring that...
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Zoisa Holder
Apr 12, 20213 min read
Stages, cycles and ingredients for growth
Nature has its natural cycles, day and night, autumn, winter, spring, summer and late summer and so do we. Our bodies have a 24 hour...
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Zoisa Holder
Nov 25, 20192 min read
The restorative benefits of power napping and sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep - or a solid power nap - can have incredible benefits for the mind and body. Discover how your sleep habits...
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Zoisa Holder
Oct 30, 20192 min read
How Circadian Rhythms Affect Energy Levels and Sleep
When it comes to improving our health, movement, and sleep, our energy levels play a big part. They may feel like something we can...
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Zoisa Holder
Oct 2, 20195 min read
Top Tips for Hormone Health
Have you considered how hormones affect your mental, physical, emotional and structural/ postural health? It's not just about Oestrogen!...
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