Stress/ Recovery Archives : Performance Through Health

06 May

NSDR Protocols | What are they and how to use them

NSDR Protocols are techniques to help you enter a self-directed internal calm state. Yoga Nidra, breathwork or hypnosis. NSDR protocols can improve brain plasticity and, therefore, cement learning. They also help you relax, reduce anxiety, and fall asleep more easily.

06 May

Non-Sleep Deep Rest | NSDR | Deep Nervous System Relaxation (7 mins)

This Non-sleep deep rest protocol can be used following a deep bout of work, study, or physical activity to quickly rejuvenate yourself, reduce stress, and boost focus and productivity. Join me for 7 minutes as I guide you through the

22 Nov

Can Music Be Used To Entrain Deep Sleep Brainwaves Improving Sleep Quality, Exercise Recovery, or Cardiac Health?

By Martin McPhilimey
In Sleep, Stress/ Recovery

Can Music Be Used To Entrain Deep Sleep Brainwaves Improving Sleep Quality, Exercise Recovery, or Cardiac Health? Sleep & Brainwaves We can define Sleep as a brain state, a process or behaviour. The brain state consists of wave-like formations that contribute to

03 Nov

The Science of Exercise Stress, Burnout and Recovery Techniques

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Stress/ Recovery

A Scientific Approach to Exercise Stress, Burnout and Recovery Techniques Introduction People with a high level of responsibility come across significant stressors every day. First, there is psychological stress related to high-level work, performance-related business or financial problems, and social

24 Oct

The Hidden Issue That Could Be Causing Anxiety and Sleep Problems

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Sleep, Stress/ Recovery

The Hidden Issue That Could Be Causing Anxiety and Sleep Problems. Problem Issues related to anxiety, poor sleep quality, and attention deficit problems are in an uproar all over the globe, with the prevalence of each case growing ever so

10 Oct

What Is Burnout From Experience

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Stress/ Recovery

What Is Burnout? My Experience Fuck it, I quit. Is the way I felt in December 2020 when I entered my boss’s office telling him that I could no longer handle working full time. Forty-plus hours a week for a

12 Sep

Six Reasons You’re Feeling Tired All The Time

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Sleep, Stress/ Recovery

Could one of these six issues be the reason you’re feeling tired all the time? One of the most common complaints I got used to hearing throughout my career was why do I feel tired all the time? That

06 Sep

Stress, Testosterone and Free Will

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Stress/ Recovery

Stress, Testosterone and Free Will Notes & Commentary from Andrew Huberman Interview With Robert Sapolsky. Last week Andrew Huberman released an episode on his podcast interviewing the great Robert Sapolsky. Robert is an American neuroendocrinology researcher and author. He is

30 Aug

9 Natural Things You Can Do for the Management of Stress

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Stress/ Recovery

9 Natural Things You Can Do for the Management of Stress Psychological stress is relatively high presently, considering all the issues going on in the world. Even without the burdens of a pandemic, life can get all so hectic.

03 May

Utilising breath control to better manage hypertension.

By Martin McPhilimey
In Blog, Breathing, Stress/ Recovery

Utilising breath control to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Pundit Acharya, the author of Breath, Sleep, The Heart & Life, once said “Only those who know how to breathe will survive.” Breathing is not taught in the West because