According to the Migraine Trust, migraine is the third most common disease in the world. Migraine isn’t just a headache, it’s usually a throbbing pain on one side of the head. During a migraine, you might feel sick. You may also be sensitive to noise and light and find it difficult to have a…
When I was a teenager we had a young science teacher who had long hair and wore tie-dye shirts. He was completely different from the other teachers we had, so of course, we all thought the world of him. One day in class he started to talk about meditation and how being able to meditate…
Many years ago I was on a day trip to London with my husband. It was his first visit to England and of course he was keen to see the capital. He comes from a village in southern Spain. There are only 700 residents. They work hard cultivating olives, but the pace of life is…
Depression is a common condition. In the 2016 survey of health and wellbeing, 3.3 people out of every 100 were suffering from depression. It can be mild, moderate or severe. If you have depression you may feel unusually irritable or tired. Or you might have thoughts about self-harm or suicide. Depression is sometimes difficult to…
My husband puts his head on the pillow and is asleep in seconds. I am so jealous. It sometimes takes me an age to get to sleep. Obvious effects of lack of sleep are irritability, lack of concentration and fatigue. But, a continued sleep problem can cause health problems. These include diabetes, obesity and raised…
Are you’re looking for a convenient tool that might help you to manage your anxiety? Here are five apps that could help with your anxiety to use on your mobile or tablet. I have included the Google Play Store reviews. It’s always handy to see what other users think of the apps. Headspace Are you…