The niceness gene

Date 13 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
For generations, being kind to others is something we assumed we learned from our parents. Recent studies have questioned whether this is indeed the case and it now seems that in part at least, the reason why some people are generous and kind is because they may have a genetic…
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Health benefits of music

Date 5 February 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
We all know that listening to music can lift our mood, relax or invigorate us. Recent studies have now found that music can do more for you than just lift your spirits. It also has a variety of measurable health benefits. Music and Health Music works on the part of…
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Mental Health Issues

Date 24 January 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Mental health is the psychological state of someone who functions at a satisfactory level of emotional and behavioural adjustment. To admit we deal with issues, or even recognise we have emotional issues is the hardest thing ...
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Being mindful

Date 3 January 2014
Author Ilana Estelle
Two things tend to hold us back. Worrying about how things will turn out in the future before the future’s happened and unconsciously thinking about the past and this is where being mindful helps. Mindfulness is something I use. It’s the practice of purposely focusing your attention on the present…
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S.A.D.

Date 16 December 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Seasonal Affective Disorder, or S.A.D. as it is widely known, is a recognised form of depression that has a seasonal pattern with episodes of depression occurring at the same time each year, normally during the winter months. As with other types of depression, the main symptoms of S.A.D. are a low mood and…
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Nothing to fix

Date 29 November 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
The conclusion I came to a long time ago is, “we don’t have to be fixed to be healed.” We must be flexible enough to be ready for what life throws at us. Having a certain belief doesn’t take away pain, but it can help alleviate stress through our understanding.…
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EMF's

Date 25 November 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Whether we like it or not, we are surrounded by equipment in our homes and at work that produce electromagnetic fields, or EMF's. EMF stands for ‘electromagnetic field.’ An EMF is a force field around an object that has an effect on an object within its field. Devices emitting EMF's…
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Aloe Vera

Date 16 November 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
I still continue to look for ways to improve my health, whilst I continue to look for ways not to get ill. I can’t afford to deal with illness. Unfortunately, I’ve not been feeling well since I came back from St Andrews. It takes me a while to recover from…
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Keeping Healthy Mentally

Date 4 October 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Many of us will just be aware of how important it is to continue to use our brains as we age. Of course, it’s not only keeping the brain active that is important, it’s important to incorporate the full package so that emotionally, physically and mentally we stay well. The…
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Healthy & tasty breakfasts

Date 15 September 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
I’ve written about breakfast being the most important meal of the day, so it’s just as important for us to eat the right foods for breakfast. If you do need to add sugar to any breakfast dish, try using Xylitol... a natural sugar alternative. Below are 5 easy and tasty…
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Hiding emotional pain

Date 3 September 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
Many of us will develop a protective shell, to shield tender emotions. We show the world we’re okay, telling others we’re okay, then we begin to convince ourselves we’re okay. Until I learned how to recognise the signs, I believe ...
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Calcium supplements

Date 27 August 2013
Author Ilana Estelle
As part of my on-going work about the possible benefit of nutrients for my own health, I have been researching recent articles about the effects of calcium supplements. Do calcium supplements have risks? Some doctors are currently of the view that taking calcium supplements may lead to an increased risk…
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