Tag Archives: neuroplasticity

Cultivating neuroplasticity.

Posted on August 29, 2019 by The Holistic Gardener

Leisure swimmers have different muscles to committed cyclists, gardening works muscles that typing wont. Just as muscles may be built by occupation, pastime or determination so too our brains are built upon by how they get worked – by experience, … Continue reading →

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The three good reasons of mindfulness

Posted on March 17, 2019 by The Holistic Gardener

Trí saghas incheann: inchinn reatha, inchinn cloiche, inchinn chéarach – The three kinds of brain: a running brain, a rock brain, a wax brain. In Ireland we have a long tradition of triads – poetic, insights clustered in threes; like … Continue reading →

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Banishing snakes

Posted on March 17, 2019 by The Holistic Gardener

When Saint Patrick came to Ireland and banished the snakes, no one said what are you on about. No one pointed out that snakes were not native to or even known in Ireland. Because we got the concept – it … Continue reading →

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Mental health can be a tough mountain to climb but it can be climbed

Posted on August 13, 2017 by The Holistic Gardener

Persistent sadness, depression and anxiety can be huge obstacles in the way of you living a full life –they can stop you in your tacks and are hard to get over. Mental health can indeed be a tough mountain to … Continue reading →

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