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Eid al Fitr 13th-14th of May – Breaking the fast in a healthy way.

For the last few weeks, the Muslim community have been observing Ramadan, a time of fasting, but this week on the 13th and 14th of May comes Eid Al Fatir, the breaking of the fast. This is the day where, traditionally, the Muslim community feast in celebration and this feasting can contain many high fat

Coeliac awareness week 9th-15th of May

Coeliac awareness week is upon us so it’s time to learn about Coeliac disease and how it can affect us. One in one hundred people in the UK have Coeliac disease which amounts to a staggering 682,071 people who live with this common complaint and only 30% of those have had a formal diagnosis of

Mental Health Awareness week – Take time out

There are many types of mental illness that we can suffer from ranging from depression to psychosis but I’m not going to talk about that in this article. My focus is on taking time out. This is important for everyone, regardless of if you have a mental health condition or not. It is easy to

What are the benefits of eating seasonally?

Over the bank holiday I enjoyed some fresh Asparagus, not an item usually found in my shopping basket, but as it’s low in calories, boasts an impressive nutrient profile, and was cheap – I thought it would make a nice change to Broccoli. Served with some fresh salmon and new potatoes, and cooked as per

The Health benefits of laughter: World Laughter Day – 2nd May 2021

Do you snigger, snort, titter, or guffaw? There really isn’t a better feeling than laughing. Sometimes it’s completely involuntary and weirdly contagious, when one person starts laughing it slowly moves around a group, with all eventually joining in, even if they don’t know why they are laughing. Sunday 2nd May marks World Laughter Day, and

Lockdown easing – what now?

Last week saw the first proper milestone in our return to life pre-pandemic, hairdressers, pub gardens, gyms and non-essential shops reopened. After a long period of closure, there was an expectation that we would be dashing back, clutching fists full of saved pounds ready to spend, spend, spend. And looking at the news so far,

Learn to Manage your stress – Stress Awareness Month 2021

2020 was a year like no other, and many of us will have been stressed about the situation, stressed about work, finance, home schooling, loved ones, our health the list goes on. With restrictions slowly starting to ease, it’s the right time to stop and think about doing something about our stress levels, and now,

Looking After Your Health And Wellbeing At Home

Your health and wellbeing is important, especially during Covid-19. You may be self-isolating, working from home or socially distancing yourself from others, but that doesn’t mean you can’t be healthy, happy and in a good mental space. A Google search on how to stay healthy throws up five key, repeated bits of advice: Eat healthy

Coronavirus Tips

Are you worried about the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the life changes it may bring to you and your family? This is probably a stressful time, with lots of lifestyle changes but it is only temporary and there are things out there that you can try to help with your wellbeing. This article will provide hints

What Colour Is Your Urine?

Water is crucial to our existence, it makes up 2/3rds of the human body, is essential to function and has a wide range of benefits. Experts suggest 8 – 10 glasses of water a day which equates to 1.5 – 2 litres. This is to maintain regular body function, flush out waste products, keep concentration,