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27 Feb

How our Mindset influences the Perception of Pain

In recent years Pain scientists and neuroscientists have declared that our mindset heavily influences our perception of pain. In today’s blog we are going to delve into this fascinating area and understand why this is true. The Brain’s Filtering System Within your brainstem (the unconscious part of your brain) lies a region known as the Reticular Activating System (RAS). The RAS consists of a bundle of nerves which start at the top of the spinal column and extends upwards by approximately [...]

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20 Feb

How to Keep Your Brain & Body Active!

The Total Somatics Approach to Health & Wellness Online Program at www.TotalSomatics.com educates and empowers you within the area of health and well being. If you are logged in to my online program, you will know how often I discuss the importance of Neuroplasticity, the process which increases neural connections within your brain. In today’s blog we will consider why our brain is amazing. By using it in a methodical and intelligent manner you can reduce pain, improve posture, increase [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog bioplasticity, brain, educate, empower, mindfulness, mindset, movement, neural connections, neurons, neuroplasticity, neuroscience, online program, pain science, pandiculation, Podcast, somatic health Comments Off Read more...

30 Jan

How to Improve Hip, Back and Knee Issues

In my clinical practice, I see many clients suffering with varying degrees of hips, back and knee issues. They are often in pain and have had investigations which highlight there are no structural abnormalities. As a result of no significant findings, they are puzzled and unsure what to do next. In today’s blog we are going to look at why pain and discomfort can occur in these areas and learn how we can remedy the issue. Labels and Limiting beliefs Many [...]

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23 Jan

The Neuroscience of Somatic Mindfulness

The Total Somatics Approach to Health & Wellness Online Program involves mindfulness throughout the program. In today’s blog we are going to delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience and see the link between how our brain works with Somatic Mindfulness. The Importance of Mindfulness If you have been following my Total Somatics FREE Challenge or are planning to, you will know from the videos and material I supply how important Mindfulness is in our daily life. The fantastic labour saving [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog alpha theta state, anxiety, Athletes, body, brain waves, In the Zone, mind, mind-body connection, mindfulness, neuroscience, Podcast, somatic breathing, Somatic Mindfulness audio, somatic movement, stress, Total Somatics FREE challenge Comments Off Read more...

16 Jan

The Importance Of Good Posture & Muscle Control For Exercise

This time of the year, there are many people working on their new year’s resolutions. One of those resolutions is to get fit and toned. In this week’s blog we are going to consider the importance of good posture and muscle control for exercise. Posture The way we hold ourselves and the level of tension we exert on our muscles has a positive or negative effect on our body. If we are mindful of our posture and how we move our [...]

By Heidi Hadley Blog awareness, brain to muscle communication, brain training, exercise, mindfulness, movement, muscle memory, neuroplasticity, PAIN, posture, strength training, testimonial, tight muscles, weak core Comments Off Read more...