There’s a saying that we are what we eat, and increasingly scientists are proving that our diet has a significant impact on the way our bodies look and function. Food provides the fuel for our cells, the protein to rebuild tissue, and the vitamins and...
Together with the air we breathe and the food we eat, water is one of the essential factors for life. Water makes up a staggering sixty percent of our bodies and an even higher proportion of our skin (64%), so maintaining hydration is essential for...
More than a million people in the UK choose a vegetarian diet for ethical, religious or health reasons. It can be a positive step towards a healthier lifestyle, but when changing your diet, you should think about more than just cutting out meat and fish....
Whether you're giggling with your mates, chuckling at a cat video or tittering at a TV show, you could be improving your health and wellbeing. Having a sense of humour doesn’t just feel good, it actually does you some good too. Laughter really could be the...
New year, new start and each January increasing numbers of people are choosing to quit all animal products and go vegan. So we thought we would put together some nutritional tips for Veganuary. A plant-based diet can have enormous health benefits. However, it’s important not to...
Are you a hoarder? Is everything stored in drawers or cupboards on the off-chance that “you never know, that might come in handy sometime...
It is an accepted fact that without a full night of sleep, most of us will be irritable, cranky and just plain exhausted the following day. There is nothing more frustrating than a night of broken sleep – just ask any parent of young kids! ...
Losing weight and becoming healthier is the top New Year’s resolution made by Brits this year, and for some of us, that means changing our existing diet and incorporating some healthier alternatives. Many people achieve this by adopting a vegan diet that encourages the eating of...
There are many myths surrounding the relationship between diet and the appearance of the skin, with one of the most popular being that chocolate causes acne. While, fortunately, this isn’t true (acne is mostly caused by hormones, some medications, and cosmetic products, according to the NHS), what we...
I had eczema my whole childhood, then it went dormant for many years and until recently it came back with a vengeance. My face, I never had eczema on my face as a child, but I do now. I also have it in my scalp...
