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Depression: it’s not all in your head

Many people believe that depression is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, and in particular, a deficiency in serotonin – our ‘feel good hormone’....

Nutrients to nurture your mind and decrease depression

Food is more than sustenance. Eating well feeds your body, soul, and brain. In fact, what you eat can significantly affect your mental health, and...

Blue Monday: a starting point for year-round conversations

December and January can be hard. Really hard. The third Monday of January marks Blue Monday, the most depressing day of the year. Though these...

Attune to your natural rhythm of rest

Are you one of the millions whose worries seem to have worries of their own? Thanks to the pressures of living in a highly competitive...

How to silence your inner critic

“I should’ve done this!”, “What’s wrong with me?”, “I’m a fraud – I don’t deserve to do well,” “It’s my fault – I deserve this!”.There...

What’s behind your anxiety? Discover sources and solutions with naturopathy and psychotherapy

Your health and happiness are dependent on seven factors: mind, body, emotions, spirit, energy, community and environment. Seemingly unrelated, these interconnected factors all play a...

How Osteopathy and Kinesiology overcame one man’s battle with anxiety

Anxiety had become George’s way of life for over five years, but it was his rising blood pressure and heart palpitations that brought the 46...

Restore tranquillity of mind and spirit using Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hong Kong is a vibrant and exciting city, with a fast pace of life. It is challenging. Pushy crowds, hot and sticky weather, noisy construction,...

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Depression: it’s not all in your head

Many people believe that depression is caused by chemical imbalances in the brain, and in particular, a deficiency in serotonin...

Nutrients to nurture your mind and decrease depression

Food is more than sustenance. Eating well feeds your body, soul, and brain. In fact, what you eat can significantly...

How to silence your inner critic

“I should’ve done this!”, “What’s wrong with me?”, “I’m a fraud – I don’t deserve to do well,” “It’s my...

What’s behind your anxiety? Discover sources and solutions with naturopathy and psychotherapy

Your health and happiness are dependent on seven factors: mind, body, emotions, spirit, energy, community and environment. Seemingly unrelated, these...