With a background in engineering and martial arts, Ben talks about how yoga has improved both his personal and professional life. Read on to be inspired, particularly if you’ve ever thought that yoga is not for you.
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Is Organic Food Really Any Better for Your Health? [RESEARCH]
A recent systematic review that assessed the breadth of evidence relating to human health outcomes when comparing an organic diet to its conventional counterpart, found a range of interesting links.
Choosing To Eat Organic Food (and Are You Sure It’s Really Organic?)
We’re not quite there with the research on organic food, but there’s increasing interest and a growing body of evidence to suggest that organic food may indeed play an important role in the health of the world at large.
The 3 Circles of Self-Care for Better Mental & Physical Health
If you’re serious about making an impact in the world and don’t want to burn out in the process, it’s time you started taking self-care seriously.
Treating Depression with Zinc: How Strong Is the Evidence? [RESEARCH]
A natural solution for depression? Zinc shows statistically significant and clinically meaningful benefits alone and in conjunction with antidepressants.
Treating Depression with Acetyl-L-Carnitine: How Strong Is the Evidence? [RESEARCH]
Acetyl-L-Carnitine has been shown to provide a statistically significant and clinically meaningful reduction in depression compared to placebo and conventional antidepressants.1 Findings from a 2018 systematic review and meta analysis reveals the following: Combined results from nine randomised controlled studies show Acetyl-L-Carnitine significantly reduces depressive symptoms compared to controls; Combined results from three randomised controlled […]
A Beginners Guide To Yoga (Surprise! It’s Not Just Stretching)
A beginners guide to yoga: articles exploring Patanjali’s guidelines for a good life, the Eight Limbs of Yoga, and how to make them relevant to modern life.
Is Mindfulness An Effective Treatment For Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction? [RESEARCH]
Addiction is tough. I have first-hand experience of the complexities and challenges faced when dealing with addiction, and believe me, there is a lot to consider. The cravings, thought processes, mind chatter, desires and genuine beliefs that you need to get more of a substance just to feel normal can outweigh and override all other […]