A Very ‘Merry’ Christmas!
Alcohol at Christmas - Harmless Fun, or the start of something more sinister? Mulled wine, eggnog and sherry brandy are all festive treats that can be enjoyed during the silly season, but when does alcohol turn from harmless fun to something more sinister? One too many Opportunities to hold up a glass over the holiday
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Depression doesn’t stop for Christmas
Christmas, the most wonderful time of year. Or is it for everyone? Christmas conjures up images of family fun-times, children with beaming smiles opening their long-awaited toys, and friends celebrating after a busy year. For the most, Christmas is a joyous occasion and a time to be thankful and reflect on the year with loved
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Helping Your Mental Health with Yoga
Depressive symptoms can result when the mind becomes restless and agitated and for many people who are struggling with stress, anxiety and depression, Yoga can provide a therapeutic way to reduce the symptoms of these stress-related conditions. Mind–body connection Studies show that mental and physical health aren’t just closely linked, but essentially equivalent, and as
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5 Foods to Ditch For Feeling Stress-free
Unhealthy eating habits aren’t always obvious at first glance, and often we can get into a habit of the same weekly meal plans, take away and convenience foods. At Fountainhead Retreat, many years of research has gone into our meals, so they are specifically prepared to optimise your body and mental health. If you feel
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5 Foods for Fighting Off Stress-related Illnesses
Healthy eating is one way to help stress-related illnesses such as depression and anxiety and these 5 foods are beneficial for dealing with your stress. They provide vital vitamins and nutrients that are known to increase energy and stabilise mood, so combining them with a balanced diet (free from processed foods) and you should begin
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Re-booting Your Health at Fountainhead Retreat
Finding the time and motivation to kick-start a detox regime may be something we all struggle with, and although we know the benefits it will make to our health, most of us still reach for the ease and convenience of processed supermarket food. Foods like sugar, salt, caffeine and alcohol are all mood enhancers, giving
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