Autohypnosis and Self Talk as a Health-Building Tool
It is all too common to slip into self-critical phrases in the mind, when facing various stressful situations. It is now widely recognised that our inner language and self-talk ultimately…
Grounding: Rediscovering Our Connection with the Earth for Health and Balance
In the modern world, many of us have become disconnected from nature in ways that impact our physiology, mood, and resilience. Across many cultures, barefoot contact with the ground has…
Binaural Beats & Brainwaves
A Sound Approach to Self-Regulation In today’s overstimulated world, understanding your brain state isn’t just a neuroscience fascination, it’s a means to enrich physiological efficiency and psychological harmony. In essence,…
Part 2: Beyond Awareness. Building Real-World Health Competence in Young People
In the first part of this discussion, we explored the notion that true health education must go beyond dry, rote-learned information. It must be delivered in a way that young…
Massage is More Than You Think: The Many Faces of Bodywork
Most people think of massage as a luxury - soft music, scented oils, and relaxation. But massage, or bodywork, is so much more. It’s an intentional, tactile way of stimulating…
What Is Water? A VHE Perspective
At the very earliest stage of human life, as a newly fertilised egg, the body is composed of approximately 95% water. As we grow and mature, this figure gradually lowers…
The Biology of Stress
Stress is not a rigid, inescapable condition – it is a label, a construct we have collectively accepted without scrutiny. But is stress truly dictated by external pressures, or is…
Are Current Approaches to Teaching Health Failing Students?
We all agree that health is important - but do we really understand what it means? More importantly, are we teaching it in a way that truly resonates with young…
The Body is Not Capable of Lying
In a world where children are nurtured in ignorance of the profound connection between their physical and emotional selves, the concept of integration remains foreign. Mental and emotional integrity are…
A Clear Vision for Kids: Bringing ‘Eye-Health-Building’ to Schools
Our eyes are the windows to the world, but how often do we think about how they function - or how we can care for them naturally? While conventional ophthalmology…