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Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
So you’ve just lost your job and you’re crying on the bus home at 4pm on a Monday with no sense of direction and no idea what to do next. Dry those tears darling because you’ve come to the right
The Bitch is a long-standing, like from the dawn of man, member of human existence. She was there when her little sister, the Basic Bitch came in her sheep following trend outfit paired with Ugg boots and left with her
If, like me, you have a fraught history with the gym, deciding to get back into that on again, off again relationship can be pretty daunting. Like most people, once I get myself inside the building, more often than not,
I always thought that one of the many perks of growing up, along with no longer having a bedtime and being able to have as much cake as you want, was that bad skin would be a thing of the
Travel gives us space to assess our lives. It gives us perspective. It gives us time and breathing space whilst also giving us the chance to meet new people with completely different lives, cultures and priorities to us. And it
Conversation starters can definitely be categorized as good or bad, don’t you agree? I mean how many times have you been at a party or social event and been asked what you do for a living in the first few
You’ve been waiting all year and the time has finally come: annual leave! As you excitedly switch on your out of office reply you start fantasising about your time off; all the things you’ll do, the places you’ll go, the
There’s an argument that keeping busy is good for both mental and physical health. But think for a second; has your routine unwillingly overtaken your life? In the battle to have our careers, relationships and personal goals all in place
It’s a struggle. Waking up to a wintry, grey sky – that is, if it’s light outside – and pulling yourself out from under the warm covers. Maybe a coffee will shake off the sleep? And by the time you’ve
Meditation is pretty simple, right? A few deep breaths, chuck in a cheeky visualisation, maybe a few mantras before you’ve had your first cup of coffee? Meditation might be our go-to for a de-stressing session, but you don’t have to
It’s a struggle. Waking up to a wintry, grey sky – that is, if it’s light outside – and pulling yourself out from under the warm covers. Maybe a coffee will shake off the sleep? And by the time you’ve
We are officially obsessed with dieting. From the before-and-after pictures clogging up your Twitter feed, and the meal plans littering your Instagram, we are pretty sure we know how to drop a stone by just three easy steps! Or so
It’s the buzzword for chilling out, and the go-to for a de-stressing routine: meditation is bloody brilliant.And maybe, just maybe, we have worked out how to meditate. But if you aren’t using your new found techniques to their full advantage,
In a world where everyone’s lives are increasingly being documented online across multiple platforms it is expected that, due to being able to connect to so many people, we are becoming more sociable. But is that really the case? Or
Of all the ways we are instructed to de-stress, yoga is the official mascot. And why not? Chock full of health benefits and brimming with relaxing vibes, becoming a yogi gives you the perfect way to decompress. But, like anything
You can enjoy having a bath at any time of day and creating a relaxing routine is ideal for getting the most out of your bath time. One of the best ways to wind down of an evening is by
Learning to be selfish might sound like it’s going against all the instincts that make up a good person. But instead of avoiding self-love for fear of forgetting the needs of others, maybe this self-love could be sending some on
A lot of jobs require that you sit all day at a desk to do your work, even at home you tend to sit a lot, so taking a break to do some stretches is the perfect way to get
There’s no doubt that looking after ourselves is a necessity. Whether its stress, or anxiety, self-care is always near the top of our ‘to-do lists’. But whilst we are busy turning up late to yoga, or looking for pens that
When living on a plant based diet it is important to eat foods which are giving you protein. Most often in a diet, protein is found in the meat that we eat but as more and more people are choosing
Growing up is a part of life that we all have to face. From getting your first job, to struggling to pay rent, it doesn’t take too long to leave our childhoods behind. The rest of the world moves on,
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]If there’s anything that’s certain, it’s that we arent getting enough sleep. But what if I told you that you could have time for yourself to relax and do what you wanted, and catch a few more ‘ZZZs’? Enter the
Otherwise known as the Muladhara, the first chakra in yoga philosophy is the root chakra. The root chakra is the chakra of survival. Based on the earth element, it’s located at the base of the spine. The first chakra is
Being vegan is now mainstream. No longer is it an awkward dietary requirement reserved for animal rights activists, it’s a healthy way of life. Abstaining from animal products and by-products includes staying away from meat and dairy but also, avoiding
Otherwise known as the Swadhisthana, the second chakra in yoga philosophy is the sacral chakra. It’s located in the lower abdomen, below the coccyx and around the genital area and ovaries for women. This chakra is all about pleasure, emotions,
It’s something like 50 times a day that the average person checks their phone. You know that feeling you get that something’s missing but then you realise it’s just that you haven’t checked your phone for over ten minutes? Maybe
Otherwise known as Manipura, the third chakra in yoga philosophy is the solar plexus chakra. It’s located at the stomach, your navel to be precise and the energy that flows through controls your confidence. Here, you will experience all forms
Otherwise known as Anahata, Hritpankaja or Dbadasjadala, the fourth chakra in yoga philosophy is the heart chakra. The heart is the energy centre for all things aspirational, love for yourself and others, compassion, empathy and forgiveness. An open heart chakra
Food makes you happy and that’s a fact. Emotionally, physically and mentally, what we put into our bodies has so much to do with what we get out of them. In doing that, we all know how boring health foods
Otherwise known as Vishuddha, Kanth Padma, or Shodash Dala the fifth chakra in yoga philosophy is the throat chakra. The throat is in control of your verbal communication skills, and your ability to express yourself and realize your worldly truths.
