Health & Wellness
Three simple ways to improve your sleep
There is a lot of uncertainty in the world at the moment and me, my husband and my daughter all ended up with poor sleep last night. Good sleep is known to support a healthy immune function and more positive state of mind, so it’s important that we get adequate sleep, especially during times…
Read MoreHow to find comfort when a friend is diagnosed with cancer
Our neighbour recently had a terrible accident which has left a legacy of ill health and countless trips to A&E, surgery and hospital admissions, as her body and mind continue to repair themselves. We’re not sure what the prognosis is at the moment, but progress is certainly slow. We’ve taken her meals, although keeping…
Read MoreAvoiding The 5 S’s of Skin Damage
Want to keep your skin looking and feeling healthy? Here are five of the biggest offenders that will damage your skin (and they all begin with S). Sun exposure Sun exposure can be healthy for our skin, providing a rich source of vitamin D to help prevent aging. However, too much sun exposure can…
Read MoreThe Importance Of Getting In Tune With Your Body
Some people are naturally very in tune with their body. Any physical ailments they have can be pinpointed or understood and sometimes you know when something just isn’t right or when it’s time to slow down. Other people, however, struggle to get in tune with their body and either ignore symptoms, do not appreciate…
Read MoreThe Greater Good: Improving Your Health Without Taking The Fun Out Of Life
There are a lot of modern lifestyle choices that people make when they are trying to improve their lives. Many of these involve drastic changes to the way you live your life, with a lot of people finding themselves struggling with the decisions they make to better themselves. It’s easy to lean towards extremes…
Read MoreCoping with Anxiety
If you know that feeling of your heart beating so fast that it scares you in a stressful situation, then you won’t be a stranger to anxiety. You might be someone that gets sweaty palms when you’re confronted with something in particular, or experience a dry mouth when you need to speak in public.…
Read MoreNatural Ways To Relieve Pain
There are many reasons why you might experience physical pain. Pain is always an indication that something is wrong, but it’s not always clear why we have it. While finding the source of the problem is always the most important and paramount concern, it is also important to merely help alleviate the pain itself, so…
Read MoreCan Your Garden Be Good For Your Mental Health?
Creating and tending a beautiful garden has many benefits – from getting in your daily allocation of Vitamin C, to producing your own home-grown vegetables and herbs, and even creating a space to share time with friends and family, but it can also give your mental health a huge boost. Whether you just have a…
Read More8 Obstacles That Prevent People From Achieving Their Health Goals
Everybody wants things, but there’s a big difference between wanting something badly, and just kind of hoping that it falls into your lap. When it comes to health and fitness, it’s all too tempting to fall into the latter category. It’s the easier path to take, and who knows? Maybe you got lucky, and your…
Read MoreMaking Your Move Abroad As Stress-Free As Possible
Moving abroad can be a wonderful personal step for you. Moving to another country can give you the chance to broaden your horizons, enhance your career and experience a whole new way of life. But while moving overseas has its positives, it can also lead to a lot of uncertainty, which can lead to stress…
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