Kate Middleton, who is currently on her last trimester, is reportedly considering hypnosis in preparation for her royal childbirth. Just like most first-time mums, the Duchess of Cambridge hopes for a natural delivery and Hypno-birthing is one of the methods she believes could help ease her labour pain. A royal spokesman said she was aware of the report but
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Some people think our use of technology to find love has gone too far. Some of my clients feel that, as they aren’t as computer literate as others, they are at a disadvantage. But we have to admit technology has made it easier for people to meet – at least online, in a virtual world. And for some meeting for sex, just sex, is certainly a lot easi
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Mood is defined as a temporary state of mind. It refers to what you feel at the moment – whether you’re happy or sad, afraid or determined, overjoyed or depressed. Mood is a significant predictor of well-being. It is therefore important that we understand our mood and make every effort to keep it balanced. Here are some interesting facts about m
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Have you ever noticed that most people who have gone through oppression or an almost incurable disease, or those who have suffered a lot in the past tend to be the most compassionate, understanding and surprisingly, stronger ones? When in the middle of a crisis or emotional meltdown, many people choose to self-medicate or engage in behaviours that provide
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A new therapy, which takes just about 15 minutes, successfully restored the sight of study participants with a rare inherited disease that causes complete blindness in adulthood. Unlike other treatments, it’s easy, effective and non-invasive. The therapy, which was developed by the researchers at University of California, Berkeley, involved injecting
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For the first time, researchers have established that the cartilage cells have a functional body clock that regulates the switching on and off of genes that control tissue function. This explains why people with osteoarthritis experience worse symptoms at certain times of the day. The new study also explains why older people are more prone to this illness.
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A huge body of research has shown us that practising mindfulness has a significant role in promoting good health – physically, mentally and emotionally. But in this extremely busy world where people are constantly rushing from one task to another, is there any chance to be mindful? The answer is a resounding “YES”. But this leads to another
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Often, people don’t know why they self-harm. For some, it is a way to communicate or express something they could not put into words. If someone you know is dealing with self-harm issues, you can always be of help. Here’s how. 1. Pay attention – Don’t ignore what’s happening, it sends a signa
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New findings published in the journal Psychological Science confirm that overprecision – the excessive belief in the accuracy of our beliefs – is very common and that people tend to be overly confident of their knowledge, despite errors. Albert Mannes of Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and Don Moore of Haas School of Business at
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Wrinkles are part of the ageing process. But there are ways to delay the onset of wrinkles, prevent more fine lines from appearing, and reduce the ones you have. Here are some natural solutions that are not just effective but also safe to try! Don’t squint! Get your glasses to avoid squinting while reading and use sunglasses when going out. Squinting
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