When someone asks if you want a coffee, does your mind immediately jump to asking yourself whether you could do with the caffeine kick? Perhaps you’re part of the ‘no-sleep’ club who will always say yes to coffee regardless of the time of day. Or maybe you’ve unconsciously joined the club through your growing dependence on caffeine for your productivity and you’ve learned to live with the jitters because withdrawal symptoms are far less appealing.

Withdrawal symptoms are often linked with addictive drug use, and while caffeine does increase your dopamine levels, some researchers argue this surge is not large…

“Our world is changing at 10x speed”¹

With headlines such as this coming from media all over the world it’s hard not to feel like there is constant pressure to keep up with the pace of change. But what can you really do to ensure you aren’t left behind?

As technology continues to develop at exponential rates, it brings with it a plethora of new opportunities to enrich our lives beyond what we ever thought possible. So why is it that millions are still struggling to grasp new opportunities while economic inequality continues to widen?²

The answer lies in our…

Olive oil is present in most people’s lives for one reason or another. Many of us use it in cooking recipes or, if your tastes are continentally inclined, you might enjoy soaking some fresh bread with it. Either way, I’m assuming you know what we’re talking about.

I also assume that you know olive oil is made from olives. Now, there are hundreds of olive varieties but only a handful are grown commercially around the world for the purposes of oil¹, the majority of which come from the Mediterranean².

As well as using it in your kitchen, you may or…

In our modern world we are constantly attacked by the mainstream media about how our health is in a terrible state and needs to be drastically addressed otherwise we’ll all become sedentary individuals with no ability to do anything for ourselves.

We spend too much time looking at screens, our water is toxic and the air we breathe is polluted at dangerous levels. All problems that result from the development and modernization of our cultures around the globe.

The problem with the way humans are wired is that with the modern problems we have created, we also feel the need…

New Year’s is a time for reflection. Not many of us will be looking back on the year that was 2020 with much positivity but taking the time to absorb and accept what transpired over the last 365 days is important for facing the next year head on.

You can find a quote to support your view whether you think mulling over the past is a advisable or not, but the reason I recommend spending a short time doing so is so that you can accept where you are now.

The present place in which each of us stand as…

To begin, I’m not going to make any unrealistic promises and tell you Santa will bring you a six pack on Christmas morning if you follow this advice. We all know that the holidays bring both presents and an extra layer of warmth, and we aren’t talking about your favourite snowman sweater. In fact:

“The 10-day stretch between the Christmas and New Year holidays is the most common time of year people gain weight.”¹

Some people cite a lack of vitamin D and lower body temperatures as catalysts for weight gain during winter², but let’s not deny that the empty…

How much do you know about a mountain range called the Andes?

Maybe you know it’s the longest mountain range in the world and the fact that it stretches over 7 different South American countries. Perhaps you’re aware of the fact that they have several plateaus that are home to some of the highest communities in the world such as La Paz — the highest capital city in the world.

If you did, kudos on your general knowledge. If you didn’t then you’re welcome, there are some potential answers in the next pub quiz you do. …

Dry skin. It’s not pleasant but chances are we all experience at some point in our lives and, often, it gets worse around winter time every year.

Just what you need. Winter can be tough enough with the shorter days affecting your sleep pattern and energy levels without having your skin adding extra stress to your life.

Stress and Skin

For some people this subject can be a nightmarish version of the chicken and the egg — was it stress that made your skin dry? Or is your dry skin stressing you out?

It is true that stress can cause your skin to…