We all want to look our best when we’re on the beach, but months of being indoors out of the sun and within close distance to the fridge can mean that we’re a little more pale and flabby than we’d like. Luckily, there are a few easy tricks you can do to make sure you [...]

Getting pregnant and having a baby is one of life’s greatest joys – but unfortunately for some couples, getting pregnant isn’t that simple. I give you some tips that should help you to get pregnant a little more quickly. Have Sex Three Times a Week A lot of women believe that they know their exact [...]

Your memory is one of the most powerful tools that you have. It can help you pass tests and exams, win an argument, save money and acquire a new skill. But as you get older, your memory begins to deteriorate and if you want to keep it as powerful as it was when you were [...]

Many of us are looking for ways to become more eco-friendly – to reduce our carbon footprint, to recycle more, or to simply to look after the Earth a little bit more. However, it can be difficult to know where to start as there is so much conflicting information out there. Luckily for you, I’ve [...]

Although holidays are usually meant for relaxing and having fun, that doesn’t mean that you need to stray away from your diet or from your healthy lifestyle. For some tips on how to keep on track with your diet or your exercise plan, read below. Make the Right Choices Where you’re going on holiday will [...]

Sometimes, all you want from a holiday is peace, quiet, sun and the sea. Unfortunately, most popular holiday destinations have lots of hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs to cater to the crowds. If relaxation is what you’re after, take a look below at our top five relaxing holiday destinations list for some inspiration. Kefalonia Island, [...]

This time of the year can be a difficult one for sticking to your long-ago New Year’s resolutions. It’s been six months since you made them, and you’ve either stuck to them, or you forgot about them by the time New Year’s Day came around. Try to implement some of these wellness tips into your [...]

Water has come a long way commercially – bottled, distilled, purified, mineral-added, vitamin-enriched, flavor-enhanced, to name a few.  Electrolysis no longer applies to metals; it applies to water, too.  So now you have ionized water. Ionized water is drinking water subjected to the process of ionization where the electric charge found within magnesium and calcium [...]

Wouldn’t it be great if we could laze all day in the sun, linger in one tourist attraction to another, and really enjoy slow travel?  Rushing from one must-see spot to another is one sure way to pile on stress while you are supposed to be free from it.  And yet, it happens. The things [...]

You may make time to have a workout every other day or so and you may even have a gym membership. But why not do exercises that can help your child learn the benefits of fitness and that can help you work out at the same time? Jump Rope Jump rope is one of the [...]

Once you’re beginning to move your baby from milk to solids, it can be difficult to figure out what to feed them to give them a varied diet and to expose them to different tastes and flavors. Below are some ideas for what you can feed your baby through weaning and beyond. Starting Solids You [...]

Children are running around so much, expelling so much energy that quite often just three meals a day is not enough. Instead of worrying about their eating choices, encourage them to eat some healthy snacks. If they get into healthy snacking whilst they’re younger, it sets them up with healthy eating habits for life. Take [...]

Today we show you some easy ways to make swaps in your diet, rather than to completely change the way you eat. This means that you won’t really feel like you’re missing out, but you’ll still see the benefits of weight loss. Dieting this way does take longer as you’re not cutting out as many [...]

Today we count down some of the most prolific ‘health foods’ that are actually really not healthy in the slightest. Health foods are often full of hidden baddies like sugar, salt, fat and lots more calories than you’d think. Take a look at the list below and you’re sure to see some surprises. Vitamin Water [...]

Many of us will want to drop a few pounds this summer, but a fair few of us will go for silly fad diets that are not healthy and that could harm our health. You need to remember that if you’re losing weight, anything over 3 pounds a week if you’re under 15 stone is [...]

Many detox plans are actually very dangerous for your health and well-being. You should only ever do a detox if you feel like you’re bogged down and you shouldn’t ever stick to a detox meal plan for over two weeks. These plans are just designed to give your body a rest, not deprive it. Below [...]

Detoxing is a popular way to lose weight quickly and to get rid of any impurities within your body. However, there are some very dangerous detox diets, some of which give you next to no vitamins and minerals and leave you feeling far more ill than you felt before the detox. I’ll outline some detox [...]

Many of us are interested in going green and saving money whilst saving the planet. But actually, it could be difficult to go green if you’re new to the idea. Below are some simple ways to get green and to save you money. Save Energy This is actually one of the easiest ways to save [...]

Self-sufficiency and sustainable living have really increased in popularity over recent years, with people yearning to help the environment and to live off of the land. However, sustainable living can be quite a minefield if you’ve never heard of it before – and there are so many things that you can do to become more [...]

Being pregnant is one of the most precious times in your life, and it’s important that you keep yourself healthy to keep your baby healthy. Follow the tips below to keep yourself happy and healthy during your pregnancy. #1 Eat Well There is a myth that you need to eat for two when pregnant. That’s [...]

Overview Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as Myalgic encephalomyelitis (M.E.) is a chronic neurological disorder that’s characterized by fatigue, unrefreshing sleep, depression, anxiety, aching muscles and joints, confusion, a sore throat, problems with cognitive function including difficulty in addition, subtraction, and something that I term ‘verbal dyslexia’, whereby the sufferer has trouble saying the correct [...]

What is an Allergy? An allergy is a reaction that occurs within the body to a common food or substance that is usually harmless to the vast majority of people. The substances that cause this reaction are called allergens and they may be inhaled, swallowed, or come into contact with the skin. The Most Common [...]

Today we conclude our growing vegetables guide and I tell you exactly how to care for your garden. Why a Greenhouse? For all of the plants that you grow in your greenhouse, you should begin them in either seed trays or little pots so that they have a chance to become established in the relative [...]

Today we continue your month by month growing and harvesting guide. April This is the month where you’ll be in between growing seasons, but you may have a few late growing chards and some early salad crops. You can plant loads of things, especially if March is a bit too cold to plant everything. Try [...]

Growing fruit and vegetables at home is many people’s idea of the perfect way to cook and eat. Fresh vegetables taste fantastic, and the knowledge that you’re the person that has grown them can be incredibly exciting. Growing your own vegetables so that you constantly have a supply of food year in, year out, is [...]

Many people are looking to lead self-sufficient lifestyles these days to lessen their impact on the environment. Doing things for yourself means that you know exactly where everything comes from – and self-sufficiency doesn’t mean just growing you own fruit and vegetables – you can extend that to providing your own electricity, having your own [...]

You may not realize it, but every time you pick up the vacuum cleaner or scrub down the kitchen, you’re burning calories – and those calories shouldn’t go unnoticed! Think of all of the cleaning activities that you do within just one day –  cleaning windows, cleaning the kitchen floor, changing the bed, hanging out [...]

We all get told that we should increase our exercise levels and start getting out and about more, but for those of us who’ve never exercised before or who have never been to the gym, that can seem like a really difficult thing to do. You’re not alone – the very idea of exercising for [...]

If you’re someone who’s constantly coming down with coughs, colds and the flu, your immune system may be slightly low or deficient and not completely able to fight away infections. You could boost your immune system at home by doing just a few simple things. Try some of the below tips today – your health [...]

Depression is a very difficult problem to deal with, and it’s a psychological problem that affects around 50% of the world population at some time in their lives. It’s thought that antidepressants, in conjunction with a decent therapy, are almost twice as affective at treating depression than antidepressants alone.

Nowadays, we all have busy, busy lives. We can sometimes neglect our health and wellbeing without realizing, or we may find that we’re so caught up in our work or sorting out other people’s problems that we tend to neglect our own. Follow the seven tips below for simple ways to help you feel your [...]

The subject of vitamin supplements and drinks is always a heated debate. Some specialists say that we already have plenty of good bacteria within our bodies and that we don’t need to add to them. Some people say that those with low immune systems, such as people undergoing chemotherapy or those with HIV should take [...]

The most important thing to remember when going into alternative therapy is that not every therapist will have your best interests at heart. Some therapists are in it for the money. Some therapists believe that they will help you – but they won’t. A lot of therapists will do a wonderful job, but you should [...]

Foot care is actually really important – and it’s an area that we tend to neglect. Instead of spending lots of money on expensive foot care products and a foot spa, try making your own. Using a tub filled with warm water and pebbles also does a good job of pampering your feet. Make a [...]

There are many, many products that you could make for your bath – things like bath salts, soap, bath bombs, and bubble bath. These sorts of products are far easier to make than you might imagine, and once you get the hang of them you could package them in cellophane and tie them with ribbon [...]

This week, we’re focusing on homemade beauty products. You can save a lot of money using things from your store-cupboard, rather than rushing out to the pharmacy if you’ve ran out of your favorite makeup piece. You can make your own makeup to some extent, but some things are better left to the professionals – [...]

Health, energy and vitality are all important for your emotional and physical well-being, and one way of upping your energy and your health in one easy step is to eat foods that are full of antioxidants and nutrients – fruit are one such food. If you haven’t got a lot of time to prepare something [...]

This article is the last in our series of alternative therapies. Next week, we’ll discuss where you can find therapists and how to make the therapies work for you. Bowen Therapy Bowen therapy was developed in Australia in the 1950’s by a man named Tom Bowen. It was limited to Australia until Bowen passed away, [...]

Kinesiology This therapy is literally the study of body movement. It’s a holistic approach to therapy and it uses gentle testing of the muscles in order to evaluate many different functions of your body. It doesn’t test strength, rather flexibility and how effective the muscles are at responding to your body. It’s based on the [...]

Indian Head Massage Indian head massage is an ancient Indian practice – it’s actually been used for over 1,000 years as a way of treating women’s scalp and hair and improving scalp condition. It’s now evolved into something that’s done on the whole of the upper body – on the head, shoulders, upper back and [...]

Alternative therapies are therapies that are not medicated. They’re generally all-natural and they don’t tend to be regulated in the way that other medical therapies are. There is a huge array of alternative therapies that are used for lots of different ailments. The next few articles will give you a run through on some of [...]

We all want to achieve a healthy lifestyle – full of exercise, eating well and taking care of ourselves. However, with all of the stress of our daily lives, that can be a little bit difficult to achieve. Don’t worry – you’re not alone. I give you some tips to follow to work your way [...]