30 Aug, 2022 By Dr John Ashfield Learning to Manage Stress First, we need to understand what stress is Stress is much more than just an uncomfortable feeling of physical tension. The ‘stress response’ has its origins in our primitive past – when our ancestors frequently…
30 Aug, 2022 By Dr John Ashfield Sleep is vital to wellbeing Potential effects of poor sleep Sleep is vital to wellbeing and an essential pillar of psychological and physical wellness. Sleep deprivation can cause stress and anxiety to elevate, mood to deteriorate, mental functioning and performance…
27 Aug, 2022 By Dr John Ashfield Getting enough exercise to stay healthy How much exercise is best? Only about half of us get anything like the amount of exercise we need for good health. The good news is that we don’t have to go in for heroics,…
19 Aug, 2022 By Dr John Ashfield You are what you eat Not only physical health but also psychological wellbeing and brain health are closely tied to nutrition. There is no getting away from the fact that ‘you are what you eat.’ There is now a whole…
