Let’s Ditch The New Year’s Resolution!

Why fostering self-compassion can be key to better mental health and lasting positive change With the New Year almost upon us, the air is already thick with people's resolutions. The promise of a fresh start prompts many to craft ambitious goals aimed at self-improvement. However, there's a growing sentiment among mental health professionals that New …

Addressing Your Child’s Anxiety: A Parent’s Guide to Effective Communication

Photo by Thiago Matos, courtesy of Pexels Let's begin by stating, from the outset, that it's common for kids and teens to grapple with anxiety. Within school settings, this anxiety can manifest in diverse ways. Some young individuals may harbour concerns about their academic performance, while others may confront social anxiety in the classroom. Meanwhile, …

Unveiling the Interplay Between Stress, Depression, and Alzheimer’s Risk

Photo by Anna Shvets, Courtesy of Pexals Dementia affects over 55 million people worldwide and is associated with various risk factors, including high blood pressure, inadequate sleep, and sedentary lifestyles. Conversely, engaging in cognitive, physical, and social activities while reducing alcohol consumption seems to lower these risks. A recent comprehensive study in Sweden revealed a …

Functional Medicine: What it is and how AVE can boost holistic wellness.

Functional Medicine: Weeding out the roots of poor health.(Photo by Klaus Nielsen, courtesy of Pexels) In today's fast-evolving healthcare landscape, many people are seeking alternatives to traditional medicine that focus on a more holistic and patient-centered approach. Functional Medicine is emerging as a popular and authoritative approach to addressing the root causes health issues, rather …

Target Pain

We just came across a newly launched website, which is all about managing physical pain. The website still seems to be in development, but it has already managed to catch our eye. This is not least because the site has kicked-off by highlighting PainMaster, one of our own favourite (and most effective) pieces of bio-tech. …