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“Exercise might be the most important longevity ‘drug’ that we have for extending the quality and perhaps quantity of our years of life,” Dr Peter Attia Physician and Author Whilst cardiovascular exercise is undoubtedly important, the latest research points to the development and maintenance of lean muscle (together with good metabolic health) as the key…

As cells age and become damaged or mutate, the body will normally dispose of the damaged cells via a process of programmed cell death called “apoptosis”. However for some reason as yet not fully understood, this process of removing the damaged cells does not always happen and the body effectively “zombifies” a number of these…

Anxiety – that feeling of dread or foreboding accompanied by physical bodily sensations (eg sweating, rapid heart rate, nausea etc) – has been with the human race since we lived in caves.  Indeed anxiety is an evolutionary trait that helps keep us safe in a hostile world by changing our behaviour eg being careful near…

Within the body of Yoga are many therapeutic practices to help the practitioner overcome illness and mental distress, through the practice of asana (exercises), pranayama (breathing) and meditation/relaxation.  This post will look at a simple but highly effective technique to relieve two common digestive issues. It is estimated that about 12% (8 million) of the…

There are many techniques in Yoga to help when anxious and depression – here are some of the simplest techniques for you to try. Anxiety  Exhale for longer than you inhale  Focus on relaxing the tongue when you feel stressed Depression Keep the outer corners of the eyes open Inhale for longer than you exhale…

We are all aware of days when we little energy, feel sluggish and just want to slouch around all day.  On other days we feel driven, have lots of energy, feel a bit edgy and are mentally active.  Occasionally we have those days when we seem to be perfectly balanced mentally and physically and the…

The Difference Between Allergies and Intolerances The symptoms of both conditions may be very similar and can even confuse the experts, as both cause unpleasant symptoms and inflammation! Generally food allergies are triggered by a protein and cause the body’s immune system to over react – with serious systemic symptoms (maybe life threatening). Food intolerances generally only affect…

Whilst fitness disciples (and the media) often focus on cardiovascular training (eg cycling, running etc.), numerous studies have shown the importance of developing and maintaining strength for quality of life, longevity and avoiding chronic disease. Some researchers even suggest that strength training is similar to saving into a pension, as when we get older the…

There is a lot of research and scientific effort going on at the moment into understanding aging and the consequences of aging.  Most of this research is NOT concerned with extending lifespan but increasing our healthspan – that is reducing the length of time in later life when many people become chronically ill or frail….

In Yoga it is said that the nature of the mind is to become focussed on certain thoughts, desires and aversions.  This leads to samskaras forming in the individual mind.  This invariably leads to mental pain and distress. What is Mindfulness – “Paying attention on purpose to the present moment, without judgement” Jon Kabat Zinn MINDLESSNESS…