Entries by Glenda Johnson

Fish Oil – Improving Memory & Learning

Of all the supplements available on the market, fish oil, or omega 3 fatty acids (EFAs) is widely accepted as a great natural resource that helps manage cholesterol and improve cardiovascular health, but it also has a great deal of influence over the brain-behavior, and cognition. What is it doing in the Brain? Fish oil, or long-chain omega […]

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The Stress of Studying: the Lasting Effects on the Body

We have all been through it, or are currently experiencing it. Study of any kind, whether it be your first exam ever in high school, or your final assignment due in for your Ph.D., causes the body to go into a high-stress mode. Cutting off vitally important physiological processes to favor a heightened state of […]

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Identifying Mental Health Drivers

Why can’t I get motivated? Procrastination, it’s a real issue that many of us face daily as we live repetitive lives that leave us feeling lacking something. So, what causes you to lack motivation? Is it that you’d rather by lazy? If so, why? Is it that you are sick of the same thing day in […]

Hydrotherapy: Its History and Benefits

Water therapy has been used for centuries as a spiritual activity in sacred rivers such as the Ganges, utilising such techniques as neti (Sinus washing), steaming the body, sweating, enemas, saltwater emesis and drinking warm or mineralised water, all with the goal of detoxifying or purifying the body. The people of Japan have used medicinal […]

Natural Medicine and the Brain: 3 Steps Towards Improved Mental Performance

Nutritive factors play a crucial part in the health and performance of the brain across the entire lifespan, from preconception to the elderly. Benefiting depression, ADHD, cognitive impairment, sleep disorders, anxiety, and many more brain-related disorders, through the transformation of cognition, behaviour, and mood with the use of nutritional supplementation, phytochemicals, and lifestyle advice. With […]

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Keto Diet For Weight Loss

The best time of year to use a Keto Diet for Weight Loss is now!  For many who want to use a keto diet for weight loss the timing is a constant challenge: It’s after the holidays, after the festive season, after Easter. In my experience if you find a good enough reason, a good […]