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Wim Hof for Crohn’s disease (What’s the research says) [2022]
The Wim Hof Method has been around for quite a few years now, but has gone pretty mainstream in 2022, with Fear The Freeze – basically a TV series all about Wim Hof and his method – airing on the … Continue reading
Niacin, Joe Rogan and Depression (and recovery from exercise)
DISCLAIMER – ALWAYS CONSULT A DOCTOR BEFORE TAKING ANY SUPPLEMENTS Niacin is also called vitamin B3. it is a water soluble vitamin found in foods such milk, beef, liver and legumes. Don’t use niacin or use with caution if you … Continue reading
Modified Buddhism – Buddhism for Modern Society
Modified Buddhism in a nutshell Embrace Buddhism around close friends & family i.e. laugh at yourself, turn the other cheek, be generous, don’t be defensive etc Be nice to animals Take zero shit from people you don’t know well or … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Musings, Psychology, Stoic Philosophy
Tagged anxiety, buddism, depression, mental health, stoicism
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Mental Health & The Polyvagal Theory
The Polyvagal Theory came about as a result of the work & research carried out by Dr Stephen Porges. It relates to the different levels of activation of the vagus nerve and the physical & mental states that occur as … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, depression, mental health, polyvagal theory, trauma
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Anxiety is Fuel*
“We experience moments absolutely free from worry. These brief respites are called panic.” Cullen Hightower Don’t fight anxiety – use it. Equally, don’t fight resentment – use it as fuel. Exercise is my way of coping with anxiety. I feel … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Psychology
Tagged #anxiety, anxiety, depression, Fitness, fitnessmotivation, mental health
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Forget Mental Health Awareness – Just Stop Being a C*nt
Summary Be patient with people – depression causes memory problems, as do SSRIs (anti-depressants) Don’t be aggressive – especially in an environment like an office. It’s cowardly. Develop self awareness and don’t project when you feel down or stressed Don’t … Continue reading
Posted in Musings
Tagged anxiety, depression, mental health, mental health awareness
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Cylocybe Review – Mushrooms UK
So after researching and procrastinated for years, I bought some mushrooms spores and 2 growpots from Cylocybe.com , gourmet and medicinal mushrooms are actually big money if you can learn to grow them yourself. There is, allegedly, a bit of … Continue reading
Supplements for Depression (That Work)
A few thoughts on depression before I start on the supplements… Depression is often a symptom of a physical illness or issue. Gut problems, chronic inflammation (often starting in the gut), allergies, brain injuries, thyroid issues – these are all … Continue reading
Posted in Psychology
Tagged anxiety, depression, Fitness, mental health, mindfulness, mma
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Natural Alternatives to Ibuprofen
Ibuprofen has had some bad press recently, and rightly so! Ibuprofen is linked to an increased risk of heart attacks and strokes, it damages the stomach lining which can cause a range of problems from allergies to stomach ulcers and … Continue reading
Posted in MMA, Nutrition
Tagged depression, health, ibuprofen, mma, nutrition, wellbeing
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Best Carl Jung Quotes
Carl Jung was an early advocate of analytical psychology and like Freud is well known for his work relating to theories of personality & the human subconscious. Whilst Freud’s work, was still rooted in 19th century theories regarding suppressed desires, … Continue reading
Posted in Musings, Psychology
Tagged anxiety, carl jung, depression, freud, greeks, mental health, mma, Psychology, stoicism, wellbeing
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