The UK is well-known as a nation of tea-lovers. There are so many types of tea to choose from traditional English breakfast tea, flavoured tea, green tea and black tea being the most often consumed. One type of tea that has grown in popularity is decaffeinated tea, and we wanted to discover more about decaf …
Why Sweet Potato Toast Should Be the New Avocado Toast
Some of us are gluten-free. Some of us are gluten-aware. Some of us just like to switch things up. All of us, though, could probably use a little more toast in our lives. Which is why we'd like to introduce you to the best gluten-free breakfast (or lunch, or dinner) you haven't had yet: sweet …
Fidget Sleeves Reduce Stress for Dementia Patients—Here's How You Can Help
Although stitching together something cozy for yourself is certainly a lovely way to pass the time, a crochet project that helps others is even more gratifying. And these soothing sleeves may be our new favorite way to use handicraft skills to lend a hand. Fidget sleeves, also called twiddle muffs or cannula sleeves, are crocheted …
The Health Benefits of Frozen Fruit
Whether fresh fruits and vegetables are scarce in your part of the country or you just happen to love the produce of one specific season, perusing the frozen food aisle can be a good way to maintain a well-balanced diet—so long as you're shopping in the fruit and vegetable section, that is. And if you're …
Bend It Like Christy. The Model And Yogi Partners With Loro Piana On A New Wellbeing Line
Christy Turlington has teamed up with Loro Piana as the Italian company launches its art of wellbeing collections for meditation, exercise, and exploration. Not your ordinary active gear, these mats, water bottles, and hand weights are wrapped in the brand’s waterproof cashmere, turning exercise routines into enjoyable tactile experiences. Turlington, a wellness pioneer who appeared …
How to Prevent and Treat Foot Pain Caused by Running
Pounding the pavements is a great way to keep fit, sprint off the day’s frustrations, breathe in the fresh air, and take some ‘me’ time. But are you taking care of your feet properly? Each foot is made of a complex collection of bones, joints, soft tissue, and muscles. They let us stand upright and …
Why You Should Consider Taking a Holistic Approach to Pregnancy
by Clarissa Caouette The ability to bring life into the world is a beautiful thing. Women’s bodies are uniquely designed to do just that. From the external body parts to the internal body parts, the body and shape of a woman is the way it is for reproduction purposes. Now, that’s not to say that …
5 Ways Alcohol Impacts Your Fitness Routine
Despite being dedicated acolytes of Dry January, many of us need both a rhyme and a reason to keep going when it comes to being on the wagon – especially after a festive season during which many drinks were consumed. For today, let it be this: avoiding alcohol is unequivocally a good thing when it …
Health Signalling Has Replaced The Humble Brag As Our Biggest Insta Bugbear
If you’ve recently had an urge to assure absolute strangers you’re bursting with health, you’re not the only one. The Covid-19 pandemic hasn’t only ushered in a national obsession with banana bread, but also an inclination to “health signal” – or semaphore signs of all-round vitality. “Health signalling is the new humble brag,” says Alexia …
What’s All This I’m Hearing About Sound Therapy?
I had my first sound bath about a year ago, we were out of lockdown for the summer and I was lucky enough to experience the relaxing wellness practice in person. It started off like a massage, but I remained fully dressed and the masseuse never actually touched me – instead, I was enveloped in …