Looking after yourself
Looking after yourself is not selfish. You can only take care of those you love when you are match fit to do so. Top tips on looking after yourself emotionally and physically.
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Why Going On An All Women Vacation Is Good For You
It can be a great idea to take a trip with just your girlfriends. It’s time to really unwind and get away from everything with a group of trusted friends with whom you want to spend real quality time. Here are just a few of the benefits of going on a trip with only women. By the time you’re done reading, you’ll be ready to book. Photo by Roberto Nickson Your Friendships Will Be Stronger Getting away from everything with a group of friends usually makes your friendship stronger. There’s a sense of closeness when you’re on vacation and away from home. No one knows the place you’ve traveled to…
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Tips for Women Crossing 30 to Stay Healthy
Image Source Who are we? WOMEN! And what do all women want (except shopping without spending money)? Women want to look and feel their absolute best regardless of their age. Some might even wish to beat Keira Knightley and Jennifer Aniston at the reverse-aging game. But, as we cross thirty, a giant box of unwanted worries shows up (that too without notice). Will our skin start to wrinkle, start packing on the pounds, and will our hair begin thinning? Though every woman is different and will experience these concerns her way, some general tips can help us stay healthy and feel our best as we step into the new decade…
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Home Preparation Tips For Crises: How To Be Ready For Anything
There’s no telling when or where a crisis could strike. That’s why it’s crucial to be prepared for anything. Here are some tips on getting your home ready for any emergency. Having a plan in place can help make things less stressful if a crisis does occur. Via Pexels Know Your Risks The first step in preparing for a crisis is knowing the types of emergencies in your area. This will help you determine what supplies and resources you’ll need on hand. If you live in an area prone to hurricanes, for example, you’ll want to make sure you have enough non-perishable food and water to last for several days.…
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Ways to Make Your Outdoor Relaxation Space More Comfortable
For most people, their outdoor space is about taking things easy and relaxing. It’s great to have your own private space where you can relax and take things easy during the summer months; that’s the way it should be. And we’re going to talk today about how you can enhance those spaces and make them even more comfortable. Even if you think your garden is pretty well put together and organized, there’s always more you can do to enhance it and make it even better, and that’s precisely what we’re going to talk about today. So if you want to learn more about what it takes to add a little…
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What is sports massage physiotherapy?
My son is at Exeter University studying politics and sociology. He emails a fair bit and phones me when he needs to chat, to borrow money or to seek my guidance. He has had a bit of an accident resulting in him having a lot of foot pain. This has meant he has not felt up to walking to lectures on occasion which is far from ideal. I am saying this not because I expect him to be a perfect student but because he likes face-to-face learning. Too much of his university life has consisted of online learning which he hates. My son was convinced his foot was broken but…
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Factors to Consider Before Hiring a Lawyer for an Injury Lawsuit
Image Source Have you sustained injuries in an accident that wasn’t your fault? Have you or someone close to you been a victim of medical malpractice? Or has the delinquent party caused you some damage? If yes, you may need legal counsel at your side to file the lawsuit and seek fair compensation for the sufferings you needlessly endured. Quite often, insurance providers and organizations have access to endless resources that aid them in investigating and fighting the legal battle. However, a legal team in your corner with the right skills evens the playfield. And victims legally represented by lawyers are more likely to receive large settlement offers. That’s because…
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Good pillow for reducing back pain
A good pillow for reducing back pain is always a great buy. Back pain is a very common ailment and not always easy to treat. It leads to lots of us missing days from work with all that entails. It makes us utterly miserable too. I have had a troublesome few years when it comes to sleeping well. My husband and I moved into a house in 2019. Within weeks he decided he no longer wished to sleep in the same bed or room as myself. I spent months on a sofa bed in the lounge with him taking the room upstairs. After over 20 years together I found this…
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Colon Hydrotherapy practitioner – Let That Sh*t Go!
When asked by an adult years ago, like most young people, I had no idea how to answer the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?”. I certainly did not see my present career as a Colon Hydrotherapy practitioner coming for me all those years ago, but it was a life changing personal experience that led me to understand the importance of gut health and the phenomenal influence that it has on our body, mind and spirit. What led me to becoming a Colonic Hydrotherapy practitioner Many folk don’t come through their teens unscathed, and I was no exception. My parents’ marriage broke up in a…
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The Bad Habits That’ll Impact Your Health The Most
No-one’s perfect. We all have bad habits, things that we wish we could put behind us. The problem with many of these bad habits is that they only impact our lives marginally, not quite enough to really take seriously. A mild tendency towards procrastination is annoying, sure, but it’s not going to derail our lives too much. But then there are the other bad habits, the ones that can impact our lives. Take the ones that’ll impact your health, for example. Below, we’ll run through some of the habits you’ll want to put behind you, for the sake of your physical (and mental) wellbeing. Pexels – CC0 Licence Sitting All…
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Essential Tips That Prove Anyone Can Fight Chronic Pain
Pexels – CC0 License Living with chronic pain can be a real challenge. When you got hurt as a child and scraped your knee, you knew that it would hurt for a while but then that the pain would eventually subside. But chronic pain is a totally different animal. You have no idea when it will rear its ugly head. And you can’t be sure it’ll ever go away. It’s a disaster. So what can the average person do to fight chronic pain? Think About What You Want So many of us spend our lives in the service of other people that we often completely neglect to consider what…
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Looking After Your Teeth During Pregnancy
Pexels Being pregnant is a wild ride. Along with the typical symptoms of backache, morning sickness, and cravings, it can also throw up a whole host of bizarre symptoms. Some women experience nosebleeds; others suffer from heartburn or dizziness. One symptom that isn’t discussed is changes to your oral health. Yes, you read that right. So, what happens? Hormonal changes These changes — like the increased estrogen and progesterone levels — can actually increase your risk of developing some dental and oral health problems. Behavioural changes You may experience a change in your eating habits. Some women get powerful cravings, whereas others can only choose from a small selection…
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Why Do Doctors Recommend C-Sections?
C-sections happen when a doctor believes a mother or a child will face complications when giving birth to a baby through the birth canal. These complications can threaten the life or health of the mother, the child, or both. Doctors typically won’t order a C-section unless there is a medical reason to do so. However, sometimes when one is needed, a doctor won’t order one, which can lead to the mother or child, being harmed during childbirth, or even dying in extreme instances. When Does a Mother Need a C-Section? A mother will need a C-section because she’s facing complications during her pregnancy or during the childbirth itself that can…
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Five Small Changes to Keep Chemicals Out of Your Life
Image credit Pexels Chemicals are everywhere. Of course, this isn’t always a bad thing – chemicals are basically anything made of matter, and even water is considered a chemical! However, many products that we use every day are stuffed full of artificial chemicals, and artificial chemicals are not the best things you want to be putting in or on your body. Nowadays, we’re all far more aware of living healthy lifestyles, and keeping ourselves natural, organic, and wholesome is a tempting idea. But it can be harder than you’d think! Chemicals are – you guessed it – everywhere, often hidden away in products you wouldn’t expect. Here are a few…
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Top Tips For Calming Rituals To Soothe Anxiety
Image via Pexels – CC0 Licence Mental health is a topic that is being pushed even further up the national agenda lately, with the destabilising effects of the global pandemic pushing more and more people into conditions like anxiety and chronic stress. The simple fact is we’ve all been under prolonged pressure for most of this year, and with no real end in sight, it’s very natural to be worried for the future. When you develop anxiety, it’s a debilitating condition to live with. It can feel as if it’s taking over and sucking all the enjoyment out of everyday activities. And once these neural pathways are made, it’s incredibly…
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Top 6 Benefits Of Wearing A Good Sports Bra
A bra is a woman’s all-time best friend that supports and holds her superbly to give a refined shape to the breasts. Sports bras are typically associated with sports and physical activities, however, some professionals recommend wearing these even on casual days. Sports bra makes you feel confident, motivates you to do better, and also enhances your performance. Whether you are a sports person or someone who loves yoga, you cannot perform your workout without a good sports bra and if you do so, your breast would have to suffer a lot. Importance of a sports bra Needless to say, other strappy bras don’t provide fixed support while doing workouts…