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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.
Health and the Media For the modern day, professional woman, health has become very important. It has been a trend within the media with popular diets, workouts and celebrity endorsements for many years. However, many women still struggle with the
It’s not very often I get to talk about Public Health (for those of you who don’t know, this is the other half of my trade) so understandably I’m over-excited, especially as this links in with a recent personal triumph
I’ve been a reflexologist for the past six years. I look at people’s feet on a regular. And yes, I do enjoy my job. One thing I’ve noticed over the years is that the most common start to a session
So, you’ve recognised that you’re a creative being, understood that it’s time to set your creative side free and identified ways to add creative activities to your routine. But how about making creativity a standard part of your day-to-day routine?
Your life is busy and hectic. From your morning cup of coffee to that working lunch all the way through to leaving the office well after dark, there’s little time in your day to relax and de-stress. It’s easy to
Hello Darling,You are smiley, funny, intelligent, go-getting, doing you and so much more than just your body size. So why then are we so fixated on not getting fat?! Ever noticed if you quit smoking often one of the first
Wellness. On the Golden shores of Australia and New Zealand, Wellness is no longer a #Hashtag, it’s a way of life. Though oceans away, Social Media, Community pop ups, Festivals, and a generational blend of millenials and grey haired influencers
Over the last few weeks, we’ve looked at the reasons why creativity is so important, and how many benefits it can offer. So, you’re ready to get your creative side flowing. But where do you begin? Opportunities to get creative
Did you know that engaging in creative tasks offers a huge range of benefits for your mental and physical wellbeing? Several studies have demonstrated significant benefits from living a creative life. In fact, in one study reported in the Scientific
Welcome to our new Friday creativity series, its a 5 part series on creativity, how it can be part of your life and what benefits you can draw from it! Are you creative? It can feel like a provocative question
Showing yourself love and working towards your own happiness should always be a priority, that’s why it’s important to find ways to perk yourself up when you’re feeling down. Here are a few self-care routines for those under the weather
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
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
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,
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
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
[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
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
