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Some Thoughts on Male and Female Brain Functioning

Whether there are any significant differences between the male brain and the female brain has been debated for centuries. Generally speaking, we barely understand how our brains work, let alone identify significant differences in function […]

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Depression: Is It Due To Low Serotonin?

There’s new evidence that has found no link between serotonin levels and depression. This evidence goes directly against what the medical fraternity has believed for decades, and throws into question the value of prescribing serotonin-boosting […]

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Proof Stress is Contagious

Researchers show one person’s stress can quickly affect those close to them. If a person catches a cold, it’s not overly surprising when their significant other also becomes infected. Heaven knows we’ve learned much about […]

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Reduce Stress With Sex And Food

Researchers prove pleasure helps us reduce our stress levels. When couples come to relationship counselling they are often experiencing stress and the dysfunction in the relationship might be having both a direct and indirect impact […]

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How Stress Affects Men & Women Differently

New research finds differences between how men and women experience stress. A failing or difficult relationship, troubles with the kids, demands of work, financial worries…stress is something that we all experience at different times. And […]

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We Now Know More About Anxiety and Gut Health Link

New evidence shows a direct link between mental health and gut health. I recently published an article outlining evidence that the health of our tummy can affect the production of serotonin, which can impact our […]

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Beware the Control Trap

Trying to control things can only leave us feeling helpless Most people would, if given the chance, go for a ride on a roller coaster. Why? Well, I think it is mostly about those wonderful […]

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Patience is all about Emotion Regulation

When we are stressed, we are more emotional. So much of my Counselling work is about helping people understand how external stressors affect the way we behave. People who come to Counselling are quite often […]