Tag: mental health

  • Dr Rhonda Patrick – Vitamin D

    Sourced from: FoundMyFitness Vitamin D Infographic. Low levels of vitamin D are associated with stress and illness. Although correlation does not necessarily equal causation (i.e. low levels of Vitamin D in stressed people, doesn’t mean it’s the vitamin D that’s the problem), it is associated with a range of mental health problems including depression when…

  • How to Grow New Brain Cells (6 Potent Hacks) 🤓

    MMA is a new sport, established in the 90s (although Vale Tudo & NHB fighting has been around a lot longer). It’s still a bit of an unknown, in terms of the long term health implications. With ex-fighters in their 40s, like Big Daddy Gary Goodridge, developing a range of quite severe brain & mental…

  • The Magnesium Miracle

    Magnesium is pretty awesome stuff. I’ve tried all sorts from citrate, oxi-something and glycinate.  To summarise it’s great for: Enhancing recovery Reducing pain & soreness Reducing muscle tension Reducing anxiety naturally Increasing focus (in some forms) Reducing high blood pressure Aiding sleep The only forms of magnesium that I’ve found helpful & provide an obvious…

  • Tension Headache Cure

    How to Cure a Tension Headache For informational purposes only – I am not a doctor Take a natural muscle relaxant – Magnesium Glycinate – Dose 400mg Take a natural anti-inflammatory – Rosehip Powder – 6g Place a warm towel/wheatbag/hot water bottle on your neck Ground Yourself – walk barefoot on the lawn if you…

  • Alternative Cancer Treatments that Work

    Most doctors, government recommendations and mainstream-media publications tend to be a decade behind the actual research…bit of a sweeping statement but in my experience it’s true. It’s the same with cancer treatment, unfortunately. Here are some treatments backed by science – please note that most work in conjunction with treatments such as chemotherapy, according to…

  • Supplements for Allergies

    The bane of my life – allergies – terrible for focus (blocked sinuses) and for recovery from training sessions due to the amount of inflammation and general soreness they can cause. Symptoms of allergies include: Inflammation Joint Pain Muscle Pain Blocked sinuses Dizziness A general shite feeling Feeling spaced out / brain fog Not wanting…

  • Solgar Ashwagandha Review

    Not too much to say about this product, other than it’s very good!   It’s a great adaptogen for dealing with stress and as well as a promoted of physical and mental energy. It’s also good for you, which is a big bonus making it a great supplement for when you want to have a…

  • Goals for the rest of 2017

    Training Goals Outcome Goals Shoulder Mobility – To be able to grip my hands behind my back By January 1st Do 10 Turkish Get Ups with 8kg weight by January 1st MMA – Have an effective standing & guard guillotine choke by January 1st MMA – Be able to skip, without tripping for 2.5 minutes…

  • Treating Muscle Pain & Joint Pain

    From over-training, to general stress & anxiety, muscle pain & joint pain are increasingly common complaints. Pain can be a direct cause of depression and anxiety, but equally mental health issues including stress, can be the cause of the pain. Whatever the source, physical pain and mental health seem to have a direct association. Whether…

  • What is Kundalini Yoga?

    wow! Mind blown! I feel like I’ve isolated myself quite a bit from ‘mainstream’ people already – always talking about Buddhism, Stoicism, Ram Dass, DMT, frontal lobe Vs Limbic sytem etc. I think it’s fair nice to say that most people don’t get me! So rather than attempt to talk to people about Kundalini Yoga,…