… Read more‘Some survivors of trauma are able to remember the traumatic incident through mental flashbacks, while others develop coping behaviors like dissociation, which pushes down the memory until they become so detached from it, it almost feels like it didn’t happen
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and the Low FODMAP Diet
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common condition that affects the digestive system. The exact cause of IBS is unknown and it is a diagnosis of medically unknown symptoms. These symptoms can vary from stomach cramps to bloating, diarrhea and … Read more
Your Brain on drugs: MDMA
Ecstasy, 3,4-Methylenedioxymethamphetamine or Molly are common names for the synthetic hallucinogenic drug widely known as MDMA. What does it do? Similar to other recreational drugs, MDMA causes euphoria and very distinct “prosocial effects”: MDMA makes its users feel like they … Read more
Your Brain on Drugs: Cocaine
Cocaine is a drug derived from the leaves of coca plant which is native to South America and is snorted, smoked or injected (“Commonly Used Drugs Charts | National Institute on Drug Abuse”, 2020). It is known as a social … Read more
Post Covid Reality: Hypochondria/ Health Anxiety
In the past two years, we have been bombarded with news about infected people, vaccines, side effects, and the short and long term effects of the Virus. We tried to move on with our life under a constant threat not … Read more
L-Impatt tal-Politika fuq Saħħitna
Fi ftit żmien ieħor, il-poplu jinsab ippreparat biex jagħti l-opinjoni tiegħu u jivvota lil min jixtieq jirrapreżentah fil-Parlament Malti, għal ħames snin li ġejjin. Għalhekk kull individwu għandu dritt li jisma u jevalwa l-impatt li ħallew il-partiti fl-aħħar ħames snin … Read more
The Myth of being the Perfect Mother
The concept that there are perfect mothers is an outright myth. Just like there are no perfect relationships, no perfect children, and no perfect fathers either. The need to be perfect mothers is causing a great amount of pressure, which … Read more
Working with Teen Parents
The moment that a person realises they are going to become a parent, their life changes. When parents are going to have a baby, they go through several emotional and psychological changes. Additionally, when the mother is pregnant, she also … Read more
What to expect when meeting with a personal trainer for the first time
If it is the first time you are visiting a personal trainer you may have some questions related to what to wear, if it is only for fit people or when you should book an appointment, in this blog you … Read more
Myth-Busting: Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a psychiatric condition which is characterised by intense emotions, fluctuating moods, problems with relationships, an unstable sense of identity, and impulsive and self-damaging behaviours. BPD is one of the most stigmatised mental health conditions and … Read more