The “Healthy” Diet I DON’T Recommend If You Suffer From Anxiety and Depression

 

It’s well-established now that what we eat (and don’t eat) can have a significant effect on metal health and can even cause or exacerbate anxiety and depression symptoms. (Along with several other factors, such as these).

But eating “healthy” is not that simple, especially when there’s so much conflicting nutritional advice out there: low carb, high carb, low fat, ketogenic, vegan, paleo, raw etc! Plus there’s new, conflicting studies and dubiously researched books and Netflix documentaries being published all the time!… Keep reading...

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WELLNESS RECIPE: Easy Raw Choc-Banana “Pudding”

raw choc banana dessertYou know when you get home from a long day at work or you’re parked in front of netflix and you get that craving for a little sweet somethin’-somethin’?

Well I’ve got just the quick, easy and most importantly – healthy! – recipe for you, that literally takes less than 5 minutes to whip up…and will satisfy that sweet spot without the guilt!

INGREDIENTS (1 serve)

1 tbsp hulled tahini (sesame paste)

1 tsp honey

1/2 banana

1 tsp cacao powder or cacao nibs

METHOD

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5 Everyday Foods Making You Feel Stressed, Anxious & Blue

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Did you know what you eat can have a huge effect on how you feel mentally and emotionally?

While it tends to be a common misconception that our bodies and minds work independently from each other, the truth is, they greatly impact each other more than you may realise. And it’s actually a 2-way street: what’s happening in your body can effect how you think and feel and how you think and feel can affect what’s happening in your body!… Keep reading...

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Could You Be Suffering From Adrenal Fatigue?

 

Are you experiencing any of the following symptoms?

  • Stress?
  • Anxiety?
  • Depression/low mood?
  • Energy slumps?
  • Unrefreshing sleep?
  • Difficulty falling asleep?
  • Strange aches and pains?
  • Waking in the night?
  • Feeling tired but “wired”?
  • Cravings for sugar, caffeine or alcohol?
  • Frequent colds/flus or infections?
  • Persistent, unexplainable fatigue?
  • Lack of motivation?
  • Hormonal imbalances?
  • Weight gain around the middle?

If you can relate to several of these symptoms, you may be suffering from adrenal dysfunction, also commonly referred to as adrenal fatigue.… Keep reading...

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Feel Great with this Simple 7-Day Ayurvedic Detox Plan

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Every time I visit Nepal to run one of my spiritual retreats, I take some time to visit an Ayurvedic clinic or spa and enjoy some relaxing treatments. And when I injured my back once in India (right before a yoga teacher training – perfect timing!) I sought out an Ayurvedic doctor to help me recover quickly!

India and Nepal are the original homes of Ayurveda – the world’s most ancient surviving medical system, and a sister science to yoga.  … Keep reading...

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