Some days anxiety and stress can get the better of us. Whether it’s a job interview, public speaking or an exam, we’ve all had times when knowing how to handle anxiety and stress is in our best interest. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT for short, is a therapy...
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Carin Marais

Grounding Exercises to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Have you ever felt less drained after spending some time in a garden or a park? Or when last did you take the time to hug a tree and feel the bark beneath your cheek and palms? Perhaps you’ve taken some time to lie down on the ground to just stare at the clouds (or...
10 Herbal Teas to Relieve Headaches
Headaches are “one of the most common neurological complications in the general population”1 and a complaint that most of us will suffer with at least once during our lifetime. Although there are various medications that you can get on prescription or...
How to Relax and Soothe Stiff, Tired, or Painful Legs
Most people will experience stiff, tired, or painful legs during their lifetime. For the most part the reasons for your legs feeling stiff or painful can be obvious – for example, sitting too much – and treatment is simple and can be done at home. In this article...
8 Exercises to Increase Your Attention Span and Help You to Focus
If you find yourself trying to work or study but failing to keep your attention on the task at hand, you’re not the only one. These days it’s becoming more difficult to keep your attention on one thing only for a fixed period. Indeed, a 2019 study has shown that our...
Candle Wax: The Different Types & How to Choose the Right One
Making your own candles can be a rewarding experience as you get to mix and match colors and scents to suit your own tastes to the T. Some knowledge of waxes is needed before you start simply making the candles. For example, only certain waxes can be used with...