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.
Cosmetic dentistry is not something I heard of as a child or teenager. My mum took me for regular check-ups with a great dentist. I loved to go and see Mr Shaw. I knew my mum had such faith in his expertise. His practice was based in Empire House and I remember going up the…
Living with a disability or chronic health issue is challenging. Sadly, it can be made worse by other people’s poor attitudes to difference. Sometimes when dealing with disability or chronic health issues, the person experiencing them can be their own worst enemy too not reaching out for some help that is available. Remember that reaching…
The number of people aged 65 and over in the UK has grown by nearly 50% in the past 30 years. While it’s great news for the population that people are living longer, it does mean that older people are more vulnerable to physical and mental health problems. That is why we need an essential…
Lots of people have an aim to have the most glorious skin for summer and think this can be achieved by beauty lotions, but could bad skin be down to your nutrition? Here are some top tips and tricks for perfect skin. Oxygen and nutrients are needed for your skins cells to ensure great posture….
If you are someone who finds it important to look after your mental health in an active way, then you probably want to know everything that can possibly affect it in a negative way. This is harder than you might think, in part because pretty much anything can affect our mental health if we are…
Making eco-friendly choices is important. It took me a while to realise this. I was very late to the party in caring about the environment. Of course, having children makes you wake up and want to protect the planet and their future at least a little bit more than previously. So why is it important…
Many of us dream of entering Masterchef and showing what we can do in the kitchen. Today, I am speaking to Angela who became a finalist on Masterchef following the loss of her beloved mum. She also tells us about her exciting skincare business. Tell us a little about your childhood and teenage years I…
Insomnia is one of those things that can affect us at any stage in our lives. The more we stress about it, the worse it seems to get. Lack of sleep makes life’s challenges so much more difficult to cope with. What causes insomnia? What causes insomnia? Physical health issues can lead to insomnia especially…
We all know how important it is to get a good night’s sleep every night. Unfortunately, a lot of us aren’t entirely sure how to go about getting the high-quality sleep that we need. Most of us these days could do with some sleep tips. Insomnia is an incredibly common problem in our society, and…
Inflammation is our body’s natural reaction to injury and infection, causing redness and swelling. Whilst healthy in small doses, chronic inflammation can lead to conditions and diseases such as arthritis and cancer. It can also contribute to aging of the skin and body by constantly putting the body under stress. Here are five ways that…
There are several theories floating around about naturally thin people and their body. Some attribute it to their genes and a strong metabolism, which does play a significant role in the process. We look at how to go from skinny to fit in a healthy fashion. It is important to remember that skinny does not…
Losing weight is an ongoing battle which can be extremely challenging for a lot of people. Of course, everyone’s body is different and what works for one person isn’t necessarily going to be the best weight-loss solution for another. If you have been trying and trying to shed the pounds for some time now but…
Have you got an addiction that’s causing you harm? This could include anything from alcohol to gambling to overeating to video games. Realising that you’ve got an addiction is the first healthy step to overcoming it. Here’s how you can go about successfully breaking your addiction, allowing you to live a healthier lifestyle. Image Source…
Is it time for a change in your life? Are you eager to make both small and large improvements to who you are? You might think that this is going to be a strenuous and difficult task, but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some easy ways that you can build a brighter you…
Could you switch to a vegan diet? You might not have even considered this before. A vegan diet really is a new way of life, and it is hard to resist temptation if you’ve always been a meat eater. But those that have switched to the vegan diet report feeling more alert, happier within themselves,…