The so-called ‘western’ or industrialised nations of the world have long struggled with high levels of preventable illness. According to World Health Organization statistics the majority of population death occurring in these countries results from a very particular cause. What is responsible for 75% of all deaths in Western nations? What is responsible for the … Read more

Body Thoughts - a novel way to describe incoming nerve messages

The term ‘body thoughts’ has been coined to simplify somewhat complex neurological terminology and make these topics easier to understand. The concept of a positive thought is obvious. We understand what it is, and elsewhere on this site we have explained the brain pathways by which they directly reduce the stress reaction in our body … Read more

Vibrant Life Key #1 is about improving the function of your intelligent control and coordination mechanism – your brain and nervous system! By doing this you enhance the power & control your body and mind have at their disposal to function at higher and higher levels. From your nervous system comes awareness, inspiration, power, drive, … Read more

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Four Levels of Health Psychology: We’d like to credit our colleague Dr Martin Harvey for describing these four levels of Health Psychology. There is a continuum of ‘belief’ in our society (and culture) about: what health is, what is actually ‘means’ to be healthy,  how important health is to maintain, and  what are the best … Read more

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