Winter is on the way and while the nights are drawing in and the mornings are darker, that doesn’t mean we sleep any better. It is thought that on average, adults need eight hours of sleep a night. The thing is, this isn’t the reality for many of us and …
With the much hoped Indian summer looking unlikely as the end of September fast approaches, it would seem winter is on the way. As well as swapping maxi dresses for jeans and flip-flops for Uggs, this is also the time to start thinking about getting enough Vitamin D to keep …
Never has there been so much pressure on us to look youthful and while life is busy, it is worth taking time to look after your mind, body and soul so you don’t look older than your years. Water, water, water When your skin is dry and dehydrated, it is …
With so many of us walking far less than any previous generations, we sometimes need reminding that walking doesn’t just get you from A to B but it can also reduce your risk of disease, improve your physical and mental health, help the environment and boost your social life too. …
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, has been in the news recently and we are having a look at why. Well, recent research has claimed that if you want to keep colds, flu and even pneumonia away, it’s Vitamin D, rather than an apple a day you need. Vitamin D is …
It is thought that over 10 million people in the UK are regular headache sufferers. Ouch. While they are a very common health complaint, the majority are easy to treat and not serious. Like so many things in life, there isn’t a one size fits all headache or remedy. Some …
Jetting off on our summer holiday is something many of us look forward to all year. Two weeks in the sun, enjoying an American city break or cruising around the Caribbean are all amazing experiences but if jet lag strikes it can really put a spanner in the works. Whilst …
April is Rosacea Awareness Month but how much do we actually know about this long-term (chronic) skin condition? Around eight million people in the UK have Rosacea (pronounced roh-ZAY-sha) a condition which makes the skin flush easily, causes redness on the cheeks, chin, forehead and nose, and sees the developments …
Are you slouching in your chair as you read this? It is more than likely that you are. Sitting down for hours and hours everyday can dramatically affect your posture, and in turn cause back, neck and shoulder pain. When we say sitting down, we don’t just mean at a …
We take them for granted most of the time, but it is important to remember that our feet take the weight of the entire body and we need to take care of them. Small irritations can quickly lead to pain and affect the way you walk as well as causing …
