“We need people who think outside the box, and who aren’t like everyone else,” says Greta Thunberg, a world-recognised 16-year old climate change activist. Greta is bold. She’s bright. She’s unafraid. And she’s unapologetic. She has Asperger’s, a condition on the autism spectrum. “It’s not a disease,” she says. “It’s...
Mind, mood and brain power
Brilliance on a bike
How cycling bolsters children’s learning abilities. Winner of two world championships and three Tours de France, Greg LeMond is widely lauded as the greatest American cyclist of all time. He’s an entrepreneur, a trailblazer, an innovator, a survivor and a philanthropist. These labels that define the 57 year old cycling...
The drug-free approach to ADHD
Over six percent of children and adolescents are affected by ADHD in Hong Kong, according to the largest ADHD study ever published. Year-on-year, the numbers are rising. Since 2001, the use of ADHD medications in young Hong Kongers increased 36 times. In 2001, 1 in 2,500 children were on ADHD...
Brain-boosting breakfast recipes for super smart students
Power the brain with porridge Oats are a wonderful wholegrain, says Graeme. “A rich source of magnesium and potassium, B-complex, vitamin E, some protein and plenty of soluble fibre, regular intake of wholegrain oats help to regulate blood sugar keeping kids calm and grounded.” This delicious recipe combines organic wholegrain oats with creamy...
Breakfast for champions: start your child’s day the right way
Breakfast is essential for the brain, researchers advise. Did you know around 30% of students in Hong Kong skip breakfast? Here’s some food for thought: in two internationally recognized tests, students who ate breakfast every day performed better academically than their counterparts who skipped breakfast. In fact, students who ate...
You can grow a new brain every day
In one of the biggest neuroscience discoveries of the past 20 years, scientists recently revealed that our brain can generate around 700 newborn brain cells every day and especially at night throughout our entire life. What could this remarkable process called neurogenesis mean for you and your loved ones? It...
Brain boosters. Recommended by practitioners.
Our brains mediate our world. Inner and outer. They form connections. Govern our bodies. Keep memories alive. Motivate us to follow our passions. Nurturing our brain is vital, but often neglected. It copes, in spite of high stress, pollution and food with low nutritional value. At different stages of our...
12 brain facts that will blow your mind!
12 brain facts that will blow your mind! Your grey and white matter is full of surprises. Read on to learn more about one of the most complex and mysterious organs in your body. The average adult brain weights about 3 pounds – or about 2% of your body’s total...
The most amazing antioxidant and detoxifier: sulphoraphane in broccoli seed extract
According to the National Academy of Science, broccoli and broccoli sprouts contain the largest amounts of glucosinolates and sulphoraphane, which are potent inducers of enzymes that protect against chemical carcinogens and involve in liver detoxification. In its raw form, broccoli has a substance called myrosinase inside it, which converts to...
What can you do to sleep better?
“I can’t fall asleep easily,” “I can’t switch off at night,” “I go to bed late and then wake up super early the next morning,” “I feel like a zombie the next day!” Does any of this sound familiar? If so, know that you are not alone. Sleep deprivation is...