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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
We are blessed to live in a time where many physical diseases can be at least managed, if not cured completely. However, this does not mean that our generation doesn’t have it fair share of illness to deal with. In fact, even though our bodies are lasting for longer, it seems that problems with our…