It’s meant to be a time for giving and loving, but let’s face it, Christmas can be hard going and those closest to you can make it even more demanding. We’ve had a look at how you can stay merry and bright all Christmas long whatever your family and friends …
While your mind might be on mulled wine and cocktails, apple cider vinegar might be something to consider in the run up to Christmas. Used medicinally and therapeutically for centuries, it is made from apple juice that is fermented into apple cider, and fermented again to become apple cider vinegar. …
Do you wake up to your Monday morning alarm and dread the week ahead knowing that your stress levels will go up and you simply won’t get ahead whatever you do? It is natural to have some stress in your life, but if you feel as if you are constantly …
Packing for a weekend away sounds easy, but it can be a difficult job. Pack too much and you’ll lug loads of luggage around for 48 hours, pack too little and you end up cold and having to buy things to warm you up. Whether you are jetting off to …
As well as alcohol leaving you feeling dehydrated, sick and lethargic, the effects of one too many drinks are also visible on our skin and a real disruptor. Think about it, the day after you have had a few glasses of wine with your bestie, your skin might feel tight …
Winter evenings are for many things – cosy nights by the fire, hot chocolate after dinner as well as all those Christmas movies to eat as you eat mince pies and enjoy the odd tipple. Winter, however, isn’t always the best thing that can happen to your hair and skin. …
Ever go upstairs and forgot what you went up for, only to remember when you are halfway down again? Gone to pick up your keys, and spent the next 15 minutes looking for them? Yes, us too. Staying sharp is important for many of us, and while memory can come …
A’ levels, GCSEs and SATs are all being taken at the moment, and if you have children or teenagers in the throes of doing any, or all, of these, it can be a time of anxiety and stress. We have had a look at how you can help to calm …
The mornings are dark, the days are cold and the evenings are, well, both. While the chilly temperatures might have you diving for the duvet, it could actually be that the cold is good for your mind and body. Yes, that’s right. If you’re an active, healthy person, the cold …
Now the clocks have changed and temperatures are dropping, for some people the seasonal blues start to kick in. As well as getting plenty of sleep, taking exercise and drinking water, it is vital to look at your diet when thinking about mental health over the winter months. If you …
