How cold water swimming can boost your health
Did you know that cold water swimming can transform your health? In this blog, expert Rowan Clarke talks about how this age-old sport has changed her life and improved her wellbeing.Lately, it seems like everybody is talking about cold water swimming. I’d...
Why I changed my mind about hormone replacement therapy for menopause
When I found out I was post-menopausal about a decade too early, my GP said: "Let me know if you want to try hormone replacement therapy" and that was the end of the discussion. There was no way I was going to touch the stuff. Why? Because I was...
Easy onion-free butternut squash & sweet potato soup
This immunity-boosting butternut squash and sweet potato soup is my favourite for autumn and winter. It's like pure comfort in a bowl. Not only is it filling - it's super tasty and good for you!Have you ever noticed how difficult it is to find a soup...
Celery juice: miracle health cure or a load of hype?
So, do you want to know whether my 30-day celery juice challenge lived up to all the hype? Find out how it went and what a nutrition expert has to say. I’m fully aware that I’m late to the celery juice party. A guy called Anthony William, aka the Medical...
It’s World Menopause Day!
Although we joke about it a lot, the menopause is often no laughing matter. The physical and mental symptoms can be debilitating. Find out here what it's all about and how you can start feeling better.What comes to mind when you hear the word “menopause”?...
The mammogram that changed my life
How a breast cancer scare made me take stock and re-evaluate my outlook on life.About a year ago, I started having some pain in my left breast and noticed subtle physical changes. Being someone who gets anxious easily when it comes to health issues, I knew...