Why ‘Me-Time’ is Both a Blessing and a Curse ‘Me-time’ : ‘Time spent relaxing on one’s own as opposed to working or doing things for others, seen as an opportunity to reduce stress or restore energy’. The Oxford Dictionary formally recognises ‘me time’, but do you? So many magazines and websites for women and especially mothers, feature articles that …
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7 Amazing Muscle Building Foods This post was written for Serenity You Want to build muscles but not sure how to go about it? Have you been trying but all you get is frustration and are almost giving up? Well, mass muscle building is an art which many people are not able to master but one you can perfect with …
I have found these past 6 weeks of the summer holidays exhausting. The kids have been constantly whinging and whining and doing nothing but argue between themselves. I have been struggling to get any work done as I feel like I am forever following them around cleaning up after them and by 3pm I feel so tired that I need a …
Working out at home is no longer about cheesy aerobics videos or lifting cans of beans; it’s not even about doing a hundred crunches, squats and push ups. There are now plenty of creative, fun and effective ways of working out without even stepping out of your front door, and they’re just as legitimate as going to the gym. Whether …
My husband has always been on the big size. In fact he struggles with his weight and he often yo-yo’s up and down. For a few weeks he will be binge drinking, over eating on takeaways, staying up late on his PS4, not doing much exercise at all. Then he will decide to try to get healthy and he will …
Ok, before I start this post, let me tell you a little secret. I have never, ever in my life been to a spa. To be quite honest I have never really had the urge to go as I am quite a shy person and I would feel a little embarrassed walking around in just a robe. But since I …
Taking proper care of your mouth is beneficial for your general health and confidence. Keeping your teeth healthy requires an effective and regular routine that will enhance your dental care. You need to continue maintaining the good health of your teeth to prevent dental problems such as cavities, loss of teeth and pain. Good dental hygiene, healthy food and professional …
Choosing a physician to handle your health care needs is a critical step towards proper health management. Your doctor is the person you seek medical advice from, visit regularly for your health issues, including routine checkups and the individual that addresses your health concerns. Patient-Doctor Relationships Some of the relationships that patients have with their doctors last for …
With Halloween just been and gone, it’s likely you geared up and joined in with all the frightful festivities. However, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is one terrifying trick you’re going to want to avoid this spooky season. As this Lloyds Pharmacy Online Doctor infographic points out, it’s not always clear what’s going on behind the mask, so …
Have you ever tried doing yoga before? I have in my house using some yoga dvd’s and I found it very relaxing and made me feel much more flexible and less achy. I always seem to be having pain in my neck, shoulders and back which I think is due to bad posture and sitting at my laptop all day. …
We all know we should eat an healthy diet but having a little treat now and again wont hurt us. But for some people , especially those use suffer from IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) eating certain foods can trigger their symptoms off. These can include bloating, flatulence, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhoea and constipation. A low FODMAP diet has been proven …
Over the past year and a half I have put on a stone and a half! I went to the doctors last year has I kept feeling tired all the time and out of breath when I walked. I thought I might have anaemia, has I am a vegetarian and at the time my diet wasn’t very good. I had …
How Much Do You Really Know About Healthy Living? Discount Supplements have come up with a quiz so you can check your general knowledge on what is good and what is bad for you and your heart. Its easy and simple to play and the best part is you are sure to learn some surprising facts along the way. It really …