Surviving Veganuary – What Worked For Us
For some, going vegan is an ethical decision; for others, it is about health. Studies have shown that, on average, vegans have a healthier Body Mass Index and lower cholesterol…
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Will Voluntary Labelling On Alcohol Really Help Our Health?
Most consumers want to know about the ingredients in the food and the drink they consume. And on the 1st December a new voluntary e-label scheme for alcoholic beverages was…
5 Foods To Boost Your Libido
As the nights draw in and the days get colder, now is the perfect time to give the body a boost with delicious superfoods. These can not only strengthen the…
10 Ways To Cut Your Heating Bill This Winter
Energy prices are set to increase this Autumn/Winter due to supply and demand on the global wholesale market. As a result, providers have experienced an increase in pricing that has…
Falling For Autumn – The US Take On This Season
As a Brit, I love autumn. As a Brit in America, I’m rather in awe of fall. It’s way more than just a season for these guys. Let me share…
Why Are Essential Oils So Expensive?
As with everything, you get what you pay for when you buy essential oils. Rose Otto retails at around £48 for 2.5ml, which is half a teaspoon. This may surprise…
8 Weeds That Are Good For Your Health
Weeds may irritate gardeners, but many plants growing wild up and down the British Isles are packed with superfood levels of goodness. We chatted to Roy Lamb, a pharmacist and…
A Beginner’s Guide To Crystals
Whether you’re a firm believer in their powers, or a hardened cynic, there is no denying crystals are seeing a huge surge in popularity. Google searches for the term ‘healing…
What’s It Like To Study 100% Online at Masters Level?
I am currently six months away from completing my master’s in Creative Writing with the Open University. I started the course in October 2019 – a different time altogether, when…
What Are Anti-Inflammatories and How Can They Help Us?
Anti-inflammatories, as the name suggests, reduce inflammation in the body. Inflammation occurs on a daily basis and is the body’s attempt to protect itself by trying to remove foreign substances…
