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Yoga Poses – Marichyasana or Sage Pose

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Drew

This is a pose dedicated to and named after the sage – Marichi I It’s a good idea to warm up with easier poses before attempting this one. Using a stick pose and/or Janu Sirsasana It is said to put … Continue reading →

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Yoga Poses – Triang Mukha Eka Pada Paschimottanasana or Three Parts Forward Bend Pose

Posted on January 1, 2021 by Drew

As with the vast majority of yoga poses, this one is easy to pronounce and you want to make sure that your pelvis is neutral and the spine is aligned ‘straight’/normal curvature. With this pose, avoid or modify if you … Continue reading →

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Wellbeing and Business Podcast Episode 2

Posted on December 13, 2020 by Drew

Second episode of this amazing podcast. Stress – stress is the inability to activate the parasympathetic nervous system and doesn’t necessarily relate to a mental feeling of stress. Stress of sorts can be caused by shallow breathing, poor posture or … Continue reading →

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Vegan Warrior Wellness Podcast

Posted on September 7, 2019 by Drew

Got an 80’s intro for the podcast! Stress ‘hacks’ – lots of magnesium glycinate, vitamin D, kava kava (not legal in the UK but available on ebay) adaptogens like rhodiola rosea Eating well(ish) when well busy with work and children … Continue reading →

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Wellness Podcast – Attempt 1

Posted on July 4, 2019 by Drew

This is my first attempt at doing a podcast. It’s not great as it’s just mean and I’m not that exciting. Will try and do better next time.

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Vitamin D Side Effects

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Drew

Thanks to Dr Rhonda Patrick, Vitamin D (in large doses) is now a common supplement in BJJ and MMA circles. Vitamin D Benefits Vitamin D does have many benefits, particularly if you don’t get daily sun exposure. I put vitamin … Continue reading →

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Reduce Stress & Increase Focus with Adaptogens

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Drew

Adaptogens are herbs or foods, that increase the body’s ability to cope with and adapt to stress. Adaptogens are a unique group of herbs & plants that can help to improve or maintain the health of your adrenal system – which … Continue reading →

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The Reverse Hyper Machine – AKA “The Joe Rogan Back Machine”

Posted on July 26, 2017 by Drew

Thanks to his podcast, this piece of kit is often referred to as the “Joe Rogan spinal decompression machine” – Touted by Joe as awesome for back pain & back injuries, the reverse hyper machine (AKA the spinal decompression harness) … Continue reading →

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How to do The Wim Hof Breathing Technique [2022 Visual Guide]

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Drew

What is the Wim Hof Method? I first saw/heard of Wim Hof via Joe Rogan & his podcast. The Wim Hof technique has become increasingly well known in the self development and wellness circles. People even use the Wim Hof … Continue reading →

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Supplements for Stress & Anxiety

Posted on January 2, 2017 by Drew

I’ve noticed a recent pattern – Any middle aged bloke with nice teeth that I meet and get talking to; always asks me about dealing with stress and anxiety. With this in mind,  I thought I’d make a blog post to … Continue reading →

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