Zoisa Holder
- Sep 22, 2021
- 1 min
Wellness Wednesday - Sleep and the Pineal Gland
Melatonin is needed for good sleep and this hormone is produced in the pineal gland (part of our endocrine system). The pineal gland is...
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Zoisa Holder
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
Wellness Wednesday - Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome affects 250,000 in the UK. Whilst the cause is not yet known, we do know that it affects women more than men,...
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Zoisa Holder
- May 18, 2021
- 2 min
How does the brain know to sleep?
How does the brain know when and how to sleep? Why is it important to sleep and what can you do to help it?
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Zoisa Holder
- May 5, 2021
- 1 min
Wellness Wednesday - sleep and the brain
At night whilst you sleep your body is able to repair and grow as the pituitary gland releases growth hormone. Your nerve cells are...
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Zoisa Holder
- Apr 21, 2021
- 1 min
Wellness Wednesday - Our sleep-wake cycle
The body has a natural daily cycle of hormones, know as the circadian rhythms. The sleep-wake cycle is an important part of ensuring that...
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Zoisa Holder
- Nov 25, 2019
- 2 min
The restorative benefits of power napping and sleep
Getting a good night’s sleep - or a solid power nap - can have incredible benefits for the mind and body. Discover how your sleep habits...
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Zoisa Holder
- Oct 30, 2019
- 2 min
How Circadian Rhythms Affect Energy Levels and Sleep
When it comes to improving our health, movement, and sleep, our energy levels play a big part. They may feel like something we can...
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