How to work out what you really need Self-care is often presented as something soft and soothing: a bath, a candle, a quiet evening or a cup of tea. Sometimes that's exactly what you need. At other times, self-care might mean eating something, paying ...read more
Have you ever noticed your thoughts speeding up, your chest tightening, or your mind replaying something over and over? Maybe you suddenly feel overwhelmed in a busy environment. Or disconnected and foggy. Or stuck in a loop of anxious thinking ...read more
Simple, Evidence-Based Exercises to Help You Cope If you are living with anxiety, stress or depression, you may feel as though your mind rarely rests. Thoughts can become repetitive, replaying the past, worrying about the future, or feeling overwhelmed by ...read more
In the second of this two-part series, Psychiatry UK consultant Dr Alexandros Chatziagorakis explores the elements to be found in a good self-care toolbox. In the first part we looked at the fundamental role of sleep. In this part Dr ...read more
In the first of this two-part series, Psychiatry UK consultant psychiatrist Dr Alexandros Chatziagorakis discusses what taking care of ourselves actually means and identifies a few fundamental ideas and strategies for a successful self-care toolbox. What is self-care? ‘Self-care’ is ...read more
I wanted to talk about movement at your desk, and why it is so important. I will start by talking about the scary statistics surrounding the effects of being seated for long periods of time (to put it all into ...read more
With nutritionists and health experts warning of the dangers of eating too much processed food, many people are turning towards a whole food, plant-based diet. Not surprisingly, the whole food movement has become big business, with the US-based supermarket chain ...read more
Your wellbeing is largely dictated by what makes you happy. Finding the leading sources of prosperity and contentment can be hugely important when tackling the struggles of everyday life, whether this be holding down jobs or dealing with the increasing ...read more
Exercise is not just good for the heart, it can also play an important role in preventing dementia, depression and other mental health conditions. My name is Kam, and I set up 1st Step Rehab Fitness and Support to help ...read more
Everyone knows that adopting a healthy diet and lifestyle can help prevent common diseases, but it also plays a big part in the risk of developing dementia. According to the World Health Organisation, more than 55 million people worldwide live ...read more
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