Blog — mental health

Are you tired all the time? Do you wake from sleep unrefreshed and have difficulty getting out of bed? Do you crave salty and sweet snacks? Do you rely on stimulants such as coffee, chocolate and energy drinks to get you through the day? Are you noticing you have a decreased ability to handle the everyday stressors of life? If yes, then maybe you're suffering from adrenal fatigue. The adrenal glands are a pair of pyramid-shaped endocrine organs that rest atop of your kidneys. They are about the size of walnuts but have a very big effect on our physiology,...

 

Written by Alison Bell Today we hear a lot about being in the present moment and finding “flow”. Stop the mind from being in the future, or reflecting on the past, and just be with what you are doing right here, right now, and do that one thing whole heartedly. Combine this with doing something you love and are naturally good at, and BOOM, you have your life purpose and effortless living right there! Simple right? Hmmmmmm…. I must say I personally struggle with this! I believe the only time I felt completely present and “in the zone” was when I was playing a competitive tennis...

Written by Changing Habits  What is Gelatin? Gelatin is a translucent, powdery substance, resembling the texture and appearance of white sand, and is full of amino acids. As our bodies age, we sometimes experience higher levels of inflammation, sickness, compromised digestion, aches and pains. While our bodies can make some of the amino acids on their own, the average person tends to have less gelatin as they age, resulting in depleted essential amino acid levels that the human body requires to function optimally. Gelatin’s amino acid profile 4% Lysine 6% Aspartic acid 8% Arginine 9% Alanine 10% Glutamic acid 12%...