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6 Health Factors to Consider Before You Turn 30
Most women reach peak health in their 20s and 30s, but that doesn’t mean they should push their wellbeing to the side. Being proactive about your health when you’re young can help set you up to live a longer, healthier life. The sooner you take charge of your health, the better off you’ll be in the long-run. To help you get started, here are five crucial health factors to consider before you turn 30: Family Medical History Medical conditions may be caused by a multitude of environmental, lifestyle, and genetic factors. Knowing your family history can help unveil your risk for certain diseases and help your doctor provide the best…
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How to get a sexy smile to dazzle them
I used to have lovely teeth. My parents were so good at looking after me so regular dentistry was provided. I used to go and see Mr Shaw in Empire House in Dewsbury. You climbed up steps and entered the waiting room. I remember loving all the different magazines on offer before you were called in for your check-up. I had a few fillings and braces fitted at one point. So I had shiny white teeth with an attractive gap between my two front teeth as a teenager and young adult. Now I would like that sexy smile back but years of depression and eating the wrong things have taken…
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Menopause symptoms – the terrible truth
On World Menopause Day, let’s celebrate that we mention the M word and are more open about sharing our experiences of what used to be called the change of life. What is the terrible truth about menopause symptoms? The reality is that the menopause varies from one woman to another with some suffering more than most. I am delighted that the lovely Sam has agreed to share her story with us. Let’s continue to tell our truths as women and let’s ensure we always reach out for the support we need. “My name is Sam and I write my blog StressedMum. I am 52 and a Mum and Nanny and…
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Your Ultimate Guide to Aging Gracefully
Are you aging gracefully or looking for ways to do so? Nothing is more exciting to a child than looking at the calendar and seeing that they’re officially one year older. Once you turn 25 or so, each New Year brings the scary thought that you’re turning into an old lady. But the fact is that aging is inevitable. As long as you’re alive, your body will age, but there are things you can do to keep yourself looking and feeling like you’re still in your prime. This guide will help you age gracefully. Take Care of Your Skin When people talk about looking younger, they’re typically talking about having…
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Lunchtime activities to boost your afternoon
Here is a guest post by Isla Knight of JustUWellness about the six quick lunchtime activities to boost your afternoon making you both relaxed and productive. The stresses and strains of daily life can often leave us feeling exhausted and in need of a recharge. Fortunately, there are actually plenty of quick fixes that can fit into our working day to boost our ability to cope better. For example, there are plenty of things you can fit in to your lunch break to re-energise and re-direct your mind and help you sail through that mid-afternoon slump. Here are my top six lunch-hour destress activities: Fast Yoga Fast Yoga is a…
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5 Minute Self Care for Busy Days
As a busy woman it can sometimes be difficult to find a large chunk of time to look after yourself. Some days it can feel like a challenge to find time to even brush your hair! However, it’s really important to look after yourself well, especially if you are responsible for looking after others. If you don’t look after yourself, then in the long run we can begin to feel burnt out. We don’t always have time for long soaks in the bath, or to go on a spa day or yoga retreat. Here are some quick and easy 5 minute self care ideas to do something kind for yourself…
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Journaling for Self Care – guest post
I know, I know, you’re a very busy person. You don’t have time to sit down for half an hour and pour your heart out into a journal. But do you have time to check your Instagram feed, catch up on Love Island, or fill up a basket of stuff you don’t need in an internet window shopping spree? Then you do have time to journal. Journaling for self care is one of the simplest and yet most transformative things you could do with your time. Make time for it. Here’s how: How to Start Journaling for Self Care Start with a pen and paper. It doesn’t matter what you…
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Starting a New Gym and what you need to look out for
Going to the gym provides tons of benefits, but finding the right one is crucial and not so easy to do. Whether you’re looking for classes to take with others to help keep you accountable or you’re looking for a great workout with a personal trainer or on your own using their equipment, you need to know what to look for and how to find what you need. Use the tips here to make starting a new gym easier. Find Out About the Classes Available When starting a new gym go ahead and see what classes are offered. It’s possible classes might be a good option later, so finding a…
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Childbirth tear – what is it and how to get support
A childbirth tear is not unusual but for some reason, it’s one of the least common topics we tend to talk about when discussing labour. Whether you’re about to give birth for the first time or have experienced a tear in childbirth, it’s important to know who to turn to for support. Thankfully, there are sources of support you can reach out to should you have any worries or concerns. How does a childbirth tear happen? Sometimes a doctor or midwife may need to cut between the vagina and anus during childbirth to help deliver the baby. This is more common in new mums as the vagina is less elastic.…
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How to Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle
How to maintain a healthy lifestyle day-to-day is something you can easily lose track of especially when you have a day job, a family, a social life, and hobbies. So, it’s not hard to see why health slips through the margins in the average, busy lifestyle. It shouldn’t be this way, but unfortunately, it is. Staying healthy should be a part of your everyday routine, just like checking Facebook in between work even when you know you shouldn’t. There are several simple ways for you to incorporate more healthy habits into your everyday life, and here are just a few. How to maintain a healthy lifestyle After a long and…
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The Restored Review: helping you to sleep better
I recently wrote a blog post about how The Restored can help you to get your sleep, nutrition, movement and mind-set back where they should be for optimum wellbeing. I took The Restored online health quiz and was not at all surprised to learn that sleep is the health foundation I needed to work on most. Here is my The Restored Review. The four foundations of health are sleep, movement, nutrition and mind-set. It was recommended to me to focus on sleep and I am back to share my findings on the product that was sent to me for review. I was kindly sent a pack of The Restored Advanced…
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How to relax when you get home from work
After a long, stressful day at work, it can be difficult to know how to relax when you get home. The pressures of the day can often linger once we get home, and it can be difficult to switch our brains off. If you often find yourself reliving your workday or worrying about your endless to do list once you walk through the front door, you’re not alone. Here are some of the best ways to get rid of stress after a long day at work. Leave the tech behind Are you guilty of taking your work phone or laptop home with you? Do you have your emails on your…
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Trips with the girls are good for you
While many of us might be content with eating a little more responsibly and cutting down on our alcohol intake when we’re on a health kick, there is one important thing that we often neglect – friendships can be just as vital to our health as our eating and drinking habits. Indeed, positive social connections have been proven to not only increase life expectancy but can even help us to tolerate greater levels of pain and ward off dementia! Trips with the girls are proven to be good for you! The more time we spend with people whose company we genuinely enjoy, the greater levels of oxytocin are released into…
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Natural Remedies for Women’s Wellbeing
Women’s health is a complex issue. Alongside general health concerns, there are a myriad of problems which affect females. Premenstrual syndrome, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and the menopause can all cause a number of side effects, for example. In addition, there are a number of conditions which can affect women’s health, such as endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome and menstrual migraines. Whilst there are conventional treatments for some of these issues, they aren’t always effective. However there are a range of natural remedies for women’s wellbeing which can minimize symptoms and even resolve health problems completely. Although most of these supplements have been around for ages, CBD, in particular, is gaining cult-like…
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Ways to get back into cycling for your wellbeing
We know cycling is good for our physical health. We know that getting out and about also boosts our mental wellbeing. Many of us have really fond memories of biking as children and teenagers. When was the last time you were on a bike? Today I am sharing 5 ways to get back into cycling to improve fitness, make friends or perhaps just get a little headspace. Get back into cycling with others Cycling may feel a little daunting to do on your own. Ask friends, family and colleagues if they would like to join you. The British Cycling Association runs various group rides including ones for women only if…
