We can all think of that one person to compare ourselves to who always seems to have it together. They turn up on time without a hair out of place, can whip out a spare brolly, plaster or tampon from their handbag in a flash, run marathons, bake bread and seem to be able to juggle family, work and weekend life with a permanent smile on. How, you ask yourself, does she do it. It's quite simple, really. Preparation. Whether this 'person' I've just described is real or a charact

One of the key functions of our skin is to act as a barrier between the body and the environment. It literally keeps us together! It is also a mirror of how well we are internally, so it's important to notice when there are any changes on your skin; dryness, sensitivity, breakouts, redness. These are all messages about some irritation or imbalance that may need your attention. Adequate sleep and a sensible skincare routine are all helpful ways to keep your skin happy, but eat

There is no doubt when you walk down your local high street, it won't be long before you come across CBD in some form. Creams, tinctures, oils, sweets, lip balm, teas, chocolate and more that are 'CBD flavoured', sometimes adhering more to the health trend than actually being something that's necessarily good for you. There are however many forms of the stuff that have been found to be incredibly helpful with managing symptoms for certain individuals struggling with ongoing p

I am not a morning person, anyone who knows me will attest. But how I start my day regardless of the hour, will and does impact how the rest of my day pans out. I feel less sluggish, I have more focus, I’m so much more productive and my mood is always better. And with so many of us continuing to work from home and talks of a new variant on the horizon, it’s now even more crucial to create healthy feel-good habits. Here’s how I like to start my day: 🌞 Rise with the morning su

Herbs are a fantastic way to add flavour to food. Everyone knows that. But did you know they are recognised in homeopathy for their potent medicinal properties? Before pharmaceuticals made drugs, herbs were relied on to help treat disease. Even today, herbs are used to treat sore throats, indigestion, in tea blends to help with sleep and mood, and much more. Parsley for instance is a brilliant source of vitamin C, one of the best know anti-oxidants to help reverse oxidative s

Most people can identify what a healthy plate of food looks like. But how you eat is just as important as the contents of your plate. Do you ever wonder why you get a stomach ache after eating? Could it be gluten? Or dairy? Maybe you shouldn’t have eating those chips after all. Or perhaps, you were just eating carelessly. Most people do and assume when they are in some discomfort, it was down to something they ate. But maybe you need to consider HOW you are eating. Eating is