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Thinking Yourself Sick - The Nocebo Effect

Most of us have heard about the placebo effect, however less is known about the nocebo effect. The placebo effect shows the positive...

The Mediterranean Diet and Mental Health

There are limited studies currently available on the Mediterranean diet and its effects on mental health; however, there is some evidence...

Food & Emotional Health

When I was chronically ill, I had a lot of food intolerances, most which I have recovered from. Although I wouldn’t want to go back to...

Stress Less So I Can Eat a Piece of Cheese

"There’s no point worrying about something that’s out of your control." This is what someone said to me this morning while I was worrying...

Gut Health and Depression

A few days ago, I came across a study which linked two specific beneficial bacteria strains to depression. The study found that those who...

Your Second Brain

You’ve probably heard about the gut-brain connection by now. Although it’s a fairly new area of scientific research, we are learning a...

Stress and Your Health

We all experience stress at some point, many on a daily basis. Some researchers suggest that occasional short term stress can be good for...

Homeopathy, Energy and Me Going off on a Tangent

A few years ago, if you had asked me what my opinion on homeopathy was, I would have said it’s rubbish. How can something that’s diluted...