We know from previous blogs and the Total Somatics online programme that our brain and body are not “set in stone” with what we start life with. We know that at birth we begin as a set of reflexes created by our subconscious. But as soon as we are born, our conscious mind starts to absorb new information and that is when cortical learning begins. We have witnessed how amazing babies are at mimicking and learning from their surroundings. [...]
As our goal to live a some somatic or holistic lifestyle involves good nutrition and water consumption, lets look at some reasons for staying hydrated. Energy levels Water is crucial for the body. Dehydration causes the enzyme activity in your body to slow down. This has an impact on your energy levels; causing tiredness and fatigue. Skin Health The skin is the largest organ of the body. When we become dehydrated, it affects the elimination of waste and toxins through the skin. This [...]
Here is brief description of fear, neurophysiology and how we can create stored emotional reactions. Our brain is wired to non consciously create a "self fulfilling prophecy." An area of the brain known as the amygdala plays a crucial role in the fight or flight response (stress response). If the amygdala is excessively sensitive and fires off a "danger" signal, it will automatically alter ongoing perceptions so that they appear threatening. This may be a basis for phobias and other [...]
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