There is no end of advice to quit smoking and drinking alcohol when pregnant, but there is nothing said about the effects of stress on your growing baby. We already know the implications of ongoing stress on our own health. But stress has specific physical and emotional health risks to… Read more »

Mindfulness meditation is overwhelmingly popular and has its roots in the ancient Buddhist practice of Vipassana. Or, in other words, insightful meditation. Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present in the moment. The benefits are well researched and assists with anything from stress to anxiety and depression to increased… Read more »

Does insomnia keep you awake at night? Is this driving you crazy? Do you go to bed only to lay there as sleep eludes you with thoughts spinning through your head? How often do you wake through the night and have trouble going back to sleep? Trouble sleeping or insomnia… Read more »

Is your teenager’s behaviour driving you insane? Do you think your teen is out of control and needs help? You were probably a rebellious teenager at some time. We all went through the phase of staying out late and behaving weirdly. But there is a difference between normal rebellion and… Read more »