Mental Health in a Changing Uncertain World How an inner default mode of bias towards survival fear drives our stress reaction Stress is insidious and as survival tool for fight,…
Ginkgo Biloba - A Living FossilWritten by Dr Arien van der Merwe (incl. excerpt from her book: Health & Happiness)Summary of Ginkgo biloba’s Many Benefits in the Human BodyBrain: keeps the…
Epigenetics and Emotions Written by Dr Arien van der Merwe Old Thought New Thought Old thought-beliefs dictated that the mind has no influence on, or control over, the body, its…
The Body is the Barometer of the SoulConnect to Your CalmWritten by Dr Arien van der MerweAccording to the Oxford Dictionary, a barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric…
Holistic Integrative ApproachDeveloped and Implemented by Dr Arien van der Merwe MBChB ASCHP Specialist Holistic Health Councillor. Ref. Heart Health Coaching: CPD Course, Online Consults, etcEffective Tools For Handling Life’s…
Women and stress Written by Dr Arien van der Merwe Stress can be positive or negative. When stress motivates you and sparks personal achievement, it can work to your benefit…
Raw Fynbos Honey Fynbos HoneyWritten by Dr Arien van der Merweand Stephni van der Merwe, my daughter and PhD Candidate, University of Cape TownBees flutter from flower to flower thereby…
A little goes a long way when it comes to losing some body weight, particularly fat. Research has shown that losing 5-10% of your body weight, can have major benefits…
What is Hoodia Gordonii? In a world that has seemingly gone crazy over weight loss trends and different diet pills and supplements, it’s wise to be wary when a certain…
Insulin, Blood Sugar, Stress, Sleep & Cortisol Written by Dr Arien van der MerweThe Blood Sugar CrazeWith the epidemic of diabetes and metabolic syndrome plaguing the Western world, blood sugar and…