Lifeplus Wellness (Stress management)
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2024
17
April
2024
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16:21
Europe/Amsterdam
“A day without laughter is a day wasted,” Charlie Chaplin once said. And he isn’t the only one to think this. Dr Lee S. Berk of the Loma Linda University School of Allied Health Professions, and one of the pioneers of laughter …
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12
April
2024
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13:31
Europe/Amsterdam
In life, there is little within our control but for one thing: our breath. Enveloping the very definition of life, the breath sustains, nurtures, cleanses, and heals both the body and mind, making mindful awareness of it a valuable technique for …
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08
April
2024
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15:20
Europe/Amsterdam
The term ‘toxic emotions’ is regularly used, but what are they exactly? They are feelings of anger, guilt, shame, anxiety, fear, self-loathing, regret, bitterness, and resentment – feelings that bring no positive benefit to our lives or our mental …
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27
March
2024
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17:28
Europe/Amsterdam
Working from home benefits – are you making the most of them? While it may have seemed a year ago that everyone was working from home, that wasn’t the case.
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12
January
2024
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20:13
Europe/Amsterdam
From better nutrition to improved mental and physical health, the benefits of growing your own food are plentiful. Whether you are growing a small pot of kitchen herbs or an allotment full of fresh fruits and vegetables, you’re doing good for both …
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2023
24
May
2023
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08:50
Europe/Amsterdam
From snuggling up after a long day to enjoying a nature walk on a beautiful afternoon, pets can be cherished companions in accompanying one through life. Anyone who has experienced the unconditional love a pet can give knows how invaluable this …
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20
April
2023
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15:06
Europe/Amsterdam
Many women don’t think about menopause until changes start to disrupt daily life, typically during the perimenopause state.
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08
February
2023
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15:18
Europe/Amsterdam
The short answer is yes; stress can help you achieve your goals, BUT only with effective stress management. We all experience varying levels of stress throughout our lives, no matter our age, job, individual circumstances, or health status.
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2022
20
December
2022
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13:55
Europe/Amsterdam
Many practitioners of Pilates find it to be more than a workout. In lots of cases, Pilates is a lifestyle. The benefits that come with practicing its exercises are incomparable, especially as a regimen you can teach and train yourself to master.
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19
October
2022
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08:50
Europe/Amsterdam
Whatever they may be, big or small, goals can be stepping stones to a happier life and the journey we take to reaching them can make all the difference.
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05
October
2022
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14:01
Europe/Amsterdam
We sat down with Lisa, qualified Forest Bathing Guide and self-confessed nature lover, to learn about the practice of Shinrin-yoku. So, what is Forest Bathing (and do you need a swimsuit?) Can you join in without a forest on your doorstep? And what …
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11
March
2022
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15:48
Europe/Amsterdam
Stress is a normal part of life. Although we tend to think of it as a negative and use the word mostly to describe bad experiences, it really just refers to our body and mind’s response to any challenging demand.
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03
February
2022
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16:03
Europe/Amsterdam
Thankfully, the benefits of stress management in the workplace are gradually becoming more widely recognised and implemented as part of workplace culture.
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19
January
2022
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15:19
Europe/Amsterdam
Taking care of your mind and body during any time of the year is important. And during the holidays, it’s essential. The hustle and bustle of this time of year is often filled with scrumptious goodies and late-night parties – not to mention …
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07
January
2022
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14:30
Europe/Amsterdam
Winter is a time of hibernation in nature. For humans, this can make shopping for fresh produce feel stark and desolate. If you find yourself missing the sweet strawberries and ripe tomatoes of summer, don’t fret. Winter offers an abundance of …
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2021
21
December
2021
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13:40
Europe/Amsterdam
While an indoor targeted workout or organized class can be a wonderful way to manage your health, the great outdoors has just as much (if not more) to offer. Green exercise (movement practised in nature) can have positive effects on the mind and …
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11
October
2021
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13:56
Europe/Amsterdam
What does it mean to be resilient? No matter what life stage you’re at, it’s inevitable that we all come across the ups and downs of life. Resilience is the ability to deal and bounce back from those difficult events.
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24
September
2021
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09:11
Europe/Amsterdam
There are few things in life as important as our health. As incredible as modern medicine is, it’s also great that there are alternative therapies we can consider when looking for ways to keep ourselves healthy or address certain concerns we may …
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09
September
2021
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09:25
Europe/Amsterdam
Most of us grew up believing that stress is a bad thing, after all, when we speak of stress it’s usually in relation to something bad. This is what’s known as ‘negative stress.’ It’s that unpleasant feeling of being out of control or unable to cope, …
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20
August
2021
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15:06
Europe/Amsterdam
What on earth are ‘feel good’ hormones, you might wonder? Well, as the name implies, they are the hormones that make you feel good and help us maintain a healthy mental state. But what exactly are they and how do they have this power to influence …
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20
July
2021
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07:13
Europe/Amsterdam
Sustainable living, at its core, involves considering how our actions affect the environment around us and doing what we can to reduce our impact on the planet.
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09
July
2021
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13:51
Europe/Amsterdam
How can positive mental health in children be enhanced by exercise? Mental health issues can affect people of all ages. And children, while often more carefree than adults, are also not immune.
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03
June
2021
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14:30
Europe/Amsterdam
When we talk of children and physical exercise, it’s a lot different to how we would approach a movement workout for an adult – you certainly wouldn’t expect to see a child lifting weights at a gym, for example.
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26
May
2021
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15:25
Europe/Amsterdam
Stress affects different people in different ways, and we all have a different ability to cope with it depending on our genetics, early life events, personality and social and economic circumstances.
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25
January
2021
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16:18
Europe/Amsterdam
Tune in to what’s important by stepping outside… It might not be a huge surprise to hear that being outside, getting fresh air and exercise is not only good for your physical health it can also be beneficial for your mental health.
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2020
02
December
2020
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19:53
Europe/Amsterdam
Positive ways to greet life’s biggest challenges. Stress affects each and every one of us in all manner of ways, but one thing we generally all have in common is that we certainly don’t try to seek it out.
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02
December
2020
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17:15
Europe/Amsterdam
What role does regular exercise play in your mental wellbeing? The health benefits of physical exercise are many and varied and, given the obvious affects it has on our fitness, shape and health, it’s understandable that this is where attention is …
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23
September
2020
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12:05
Europe/Amsterdam
You could try chocolate – a tried and tested go-to for most of us. And we know, scientifically, it can help. Chocolate contains a small amount of tryptophan, an amino acid used by our brains to make serotonin (the neurotransmitter linked to feelings …
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22
September
2020
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18:36
Europe/Amsterdam
The vagus nerve is integral to your health as it connects your brain to the other organs in your body and helps regulate all major bodily functions. The nerve wanders through your entire body and can therefore influence not only your physical health …
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19
August
2020
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18:10
Europe/Amsterdam
An active life needs a solid backbone. When we think about staying active, we normally envision walking, running, cycling…using our arms and legs to get the heart pumping.
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