The Wim Hof method WHM, developed over decades by Wim also known as,”The Iceman,” is known for his breathing techniques, cold water therapy, ice baths and breaking countless world records. I am a great fan of him and practice most of his techniques and they work very well for me. So I’m going to talk about the mechanism and what really happens in the body when you do that type of breathing and when you do ice baths so that when you understand the mechanism then you can adapt the method to fit your lifestyle as I have and you … Continue reading Understand What Happens during The Wim Hof Method

The number one absolute best way to lose belly fat. Millions of people are trying to lose belly fat not just to look better or to fit into their clothes better but because belly fat is associated with all kinds of disease from blood pressure to diabetes to cardiovascular disease and stroke. But even though all those people are trying more than ever are having obesity and diabetes and belly fat so in this blog we’re gonna teach you the only way that you can lose belly fat and keep it off for good. It may not be as hard … Continue reading #1 Absolute Best Way to Lose Belly Fat for Good, Explained

The Autonomic Nervous System, or ANS, is the part  of the nervous system that regulates activities of internal organs. The ANS is largely autonomous,  acting independently of the body’s consciousness and voluntary control. It has two main divisions:sympathetic, nervous system, SNS and parasympathetic, nervous system, PSNS. In situations that require alertness and  energy, such as facing danger or doing physical activities, the ANS activates its sympathetic division to mobilize the body for action. This division increases cardiac output, accelerates respiratory rate, releases stored energy and dilates pupils. At the same time, it also inhibits body processes that are less important … Continue reading The Autonomic Nervous System & How to use it to control Anxiety, depression & Stress

The Power of Mindfulness, has been viewed over 2 million times. After the official story you can read this here and expand your knowledge of Dr Shauna Shapiro, PhD and the Doctors amazing work, enjoy. THE OFFICIAL STORYShauna Shapiro, PhD is a best-selling author, clinical psychologist and internationally recognized expert in mindfulness and self-compassion. She is a professor at Santa Clara University and has published over 150 papers and three critically acclaimed books, translated into 16 languages. Shauna has presented her research to the King of Thailand, the Danish Government, Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Summit, and the World Council for … Continue reading The Power of Mindfulness, What You Practice Grows Stronger

THE LIFE-CHANGING BESTSELLER – OVER 1.5 MILLION COPIES SOLD Authoritative, beautifully written and much-loved by its readers, Mindfulness: A practical guide to finding peace in a frantic world has become a word-of-mouth bestseller and global phenomenon. It reveals a set of simple yet powerful practices that you can incorporate into daily life to break the cycle of anxiety, stress unhappiness and exhaustion. It promotes the kind of happiness that gets into your bones and allows you to meet the worst that life throws at you with new courage. Mindfulness is based on mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Co-developed by Professor Mark … Continue reading Mindfulness: A Practical Guide to Finding Peace in a Frantic World

How many people actually believe in the idea that the way you think has some effect on your life?So how many people actually woke up this morning and consciously created a future?You know the biggest reason why people don’t do it is because you don’t really believe.It’s true you see if you knew on a gut level that it was absolutely true, would you ever miss a day and would you everlet any thoughts slip by your awarenessthat you didn’t want to experience. So your brain according to neuroscience isorganized to reflect everything you know in your life your brain … Continue reading Learn How to Reprogram Your Mind, Change Your Mindset and Outlook on Life

On A Better Way Facebook page one of the announcements that I use is this image below, Positively Present, this gorgeous little book shares big insights about how to stay positive in an increasingly negative world. Artist Dani DiPirro started her Instagram, @positivelypresent A charming, colourful illustrated guide showing you how to adopt a more positive mindset, even when the skies are grey and stormy. Beautifully illustrated and heartfelt, this gorgeous little book shares big insights about how to stay positive in an increasingly negative world. Artist Dani DiPirro started her Instagram, @positivelypresent, after she realized that positivity, like all … Continue reading Grow Through It: Inspiration for Weathering Life’s Seasons

If you take the bits of a dead bacteria and introduce them into someone’s body In all likelihood, the person’s immune system is going to flare as if it’s under attack. As harmless as dead bacteria might sound the body will still react as if it’s being invaded. These dead bits are also known as endotoxin andnd are a major red flag for the immune system. When your immune system does find endotoxin in the body it will trigger the release of different proteins and physiological changes. It will make a person feel sick. Symptoms such as fever, nausea, headache, … Continue reading Influencing the Immune System with Wim Hof Method

The ripple effects of breathingThe way we breathe can set off a cascade of physical changes in the body that promote either stress or relaxation. “If we’re breathing really shallowly and fast, it causes our nervous system to up-regulate and we feel tense and anxious,” says Epel. “If we’re breathing slowly, it actually turns on the anti-stress response.” Technically, breathing influences the sympathetic (“fight or flight”) and parasympathetic (“rest and digest”) branches of our nervous system, and certain techniques can promote more parasympathetic calm and relaxation. Some may also cause us to release hormones like prolactin and possibly oxytocin, the … Continue reading Breath: The New Science of a Lost Art

SunSpark Yoga, an independent, family-owned and operated community studio, was founded in April 2012 and is still operated by both Stacey & Ernie Schuerman through their desire to share a love of yoga, mindfulness & community with others. This is from Stacey Schuerman given at a TEDx talk in 2014. In our day-to-day lives, we are constantly bombarded with an enormous amount of sensory experiences that are beginning to overload our sympathetic nervous system: loud noises, flashing lights, crowds, advertisements, anything that’s trying to gain our attention, which begins to activate that fight-or-flight mechanism within our body, throwing us out … Continue reading Breath five minutes can change your life