Health & Wellbeing

Health & Wellbeing has a particular focus on natural pathways to good health.

PASS: Prolonged Adaptive Stress Syndrome – Do You Have It?

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Do you feel tired a lot, for no apparent reason? Do you struggle to get a good night’s sleep? Have problems with hormonal imbalances? Do you frequently fall victim to colds and other contagious illnesses? Do you feel disillusioned with your life? Unenthusiastic about the next day? If any of this sounds like you, keep … Read more

The Microbiome: Why You Need To Look After It

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There’s been much talk about the microbiome in recent times. Researchers have made some amazing discoveries about this previously little-understood part of the human body. But what exactly is the microbiome?  And why do you need to look after it? HOME TO AN ARMY Well, it seems that the human body plays host to a … Read more

Hot Topic: Heat Exhaustion & Heatstroke

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Heat. It’s on my mind today. It’s a hot topic on everyone’s minds. We are all longing for a cool change. Some are even dreaming of the long term, when summer will give way to the milder days of autumn. I learned a lot about heat when I worked in a nursery that grew aquatic … Read more

Morning Magic: Coffee or Water?

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Regardless of your preferences, one beverage undoubtedly features in your morning routine more than any other. Coffee fans swear by that first cup of the day to get them going, while others prefer water. So which is better for that morning magic feeling? MORNING MAGIC: COFFEE?   Coffee drinkers love that morning magic feeling to … Read more

Extrovert Vs Introvert: Living With Your Opposite Child

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I saw them together regularly. The woman was petite, dark haired, and probably in her late twenties. Her baby was the opposite: big for his age, blonde, and with the cutest chubby little hands. One day, we got talking about babies and life in general. She had a quiet, calm manner, and seemed perfectly self … Read more

Natural Asthma Remedies: Reduce Your Symptoms

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There it is again. You can feel your chest tighten as your airways constrict. As you start to wheeze and cough, you reach for your bronchodilator, and wish there was a cure. Or even a better way of managing your symptoms. A natural way of reducing your asthma symptoms. Sound familiar? With these natural asthma … Read more