The Chemicals of Stress
You probably already know that long-term stress can harm your health. The body is perfectly geared up to handle stress - of the short-term kind
Three Ways Stress Can Affect the Brain and What You Can Do About It
Whilst most of us have some understanding or indeed experience of the effects of stress on the body, we may have less knowledge of the effects of stress on the brain.
Stress - Building Your Strengths
The term ‘stress’ was coined by the endocrinologist Hans Selye to describe ‘the non-specific response of the body to any demand‘. Selye noted on ward rounds that despite having different diagnoses, many patients would have certain symptoms in common.
Stress Awareness Month - Your Inner Resources
One of the things that people may not think about too much in relation to stress is their inner resources. We tend to live compartmentalised lives.
April is Stress Awareness Month
When we say we are stressed, we generally mean we are feeling overwhelmed, trying to cope with things beyond our capacity to do so.
New London Bridge / Borough Practice
I now practise from beautiful therapy rooms between London Bridge and Borough underground stations.
The Physiology of Panic Attacks
Very often when someone comes to see me because they have what we call “panic attacks”, I have to explain what is happening to them physiologically.
Does Relaxation Matter?
Recently a young woman came to see me complaining of anxiety accompanied by a tight feeling in the throat.
Understanding Ultradian Rhythms
Understanding our biological rhythms and using them to our advantage is enormously beneficial…
Do You Eat When Stressed?
We all know that life is full of demands, hurry, deadlines and things that have to be finished now!
Coronavirus: How Are You Coping?
Lockdown is undoubtedly calling on all our resources to handle the situation.
Wired for Breaks?
Most of us have probably heard of the Circadian Rhythm, a 24 hour cycle in the body which governs when we are asleep and when we are awake.