Autumn is an exciting time of year — full of change as we head from the warmth of summer into the frosty winter months. But sometimes it can be hard to come up with activities to keep kids entertained and engaged — especially when you can’t fall back on good weather and spend lots of …
As many feared, a winter lockdown is upon us in the UK. We follow in the footsteps of many other European countries, and will no doubt be followed by many more. Lockdown is back, only this time summer is a lot further in the horizon. For many, winter is already a difficult time. Seasonal depression …
It’s happened. We’ve arrived at the start of Lockdown 2: Electric Boogaloo, with many people feeling nervous and uncertain about the times ahead. Even though the pandemic remains a major world health crisis, it’s important to factor in the impact lockdowns are having on your mental health, as well as find logical solutions to mediate …
Periods can be weird, no doubt about it. In fact, the female body can really trip you up during your ‘time of the month’. Hormones and the changes instigated by your menstrual cycle make your body behave in strange ways. (As if we didn’t have enough to deal with when it comes to periods). Want …
Virtually every childless couple and, perhaps to a greater extent, childless woman, has had the “so when are you going to settle down and have kids?” conversation. It’s usually, but not exclusively, some distant relative that you never speak to (and with good reason), and it always unfolds the same way: the smug smile, the …
If you suffer from anxiety or you tend to feel worried and stressed a lot, you might notice that these feelings get worse when you’re going to bed. Nighttime — specifically as you’re getting ready for bed — is a very common time for people to experience anxiety or feel their symptoms worsening. It’s a …
We all know the clichéd trope that is reaching for a bar of chocolate when you’re on your period, cramping like crazy and suffering from extreme mood swings. But did you know that chocolate can scientifically help during your period? In this post, we’ll be delving into the wonderful world of the health benefits of …
The idea of ‘finding ourselves’ is not a new one — despite cropping up more and more frequently these days as we navigate the choppy waters of modern life. But what does this really mean? And is it even possible? If you are one of the many that want to embark upon a journey of …
Having your period can be physically and emotionally exhausting. Painful cramps, frustrating bloating, and unpredictable mood swings… it’s not fun, and it’s difficult to deal with month after month. Fortunately, there are plenty of things you can do to make having your period easier. Below we’ve listed six menstruation hacks that will keep you calm, …
As the laws surrounding medical marijuana are relaxed, more and more CBD products are hitting the shelves. It’s a popular health supplement that is purported to offer a range of health benefits, from pain management to more rewarding exercise. But CBD is also beneficial to treating anxiety too. It’s a great natural alternative that is …
