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How to Identify and Manage Emotional Triggers
Emotions aren’t always aligned with your intentions– you can’t just control when, how, or where they show up. Emotional triggers come up in forms that are difficult to deal with for everyone, including yourself. ‘Triggers’ are circumstances, places, objects, smells, sights, etc. that the brain associates with a past unwanted experience. This can cause a…
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The Essential Guide to Dry and Sensitive Skin
Any skin type can be prone to sensitivity– normal, dry, oily, or combination. Sensitive skin can be characterized by redness, swelling, itching, dryness, and burning. This can also be called reactive skin. Remember the time you had a friend who tried a new product and her skin started burning the morning after? This is an…
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15 Tips for Staying Sober During the Holidays
Drinking is a holiday culture in the UK– whether you are with your family, friends or at weekend get-togethers. Refraining when everyone around has drinks or offers you a drink can be tough. It is common to crave alcohol in such situations, especially when you are actively trying to cut down your alcohol intake. If…
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How Relationships Affect Our Health
Human beings have long been social creatures. The reasons how relationships affect health can be explained using our interconnected physiology. Therefore, our mood affects our physical health and vice versa. When we exercise, our brain releases happy hormones that makes you feel uplifted and energetic. A similar scientific process is applied in how relationships affect…
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How to Improve Gut Health
The gut is a term used to describe the gastrointestinal tract. In it lives a community of bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Like most such organisms, these microbes have a symbiotic relationship with the body they are living in. It is a muscular tube that starts from the mouth and goes all the way down to…
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How Much Sleep Do Adults Need? Recommended Hours by Age
You need good sleep for proper functioning during the day. Many people don’t realise this until they experience sleep trouble. Sleep is important for a clean-up and balance before you wake up. You may experience brain fog and instability with less than 6 hours of sleep. Even if you sleep during the weekends to cover…
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12 Natural Ways to Improve Your Memory
Your brain is more powerful than you think. It has 86 billion neurons and 2.5 petabytes, or 2.5 million gigabytes of storage capacity. If you are struggling to remember your everyday necessities, it doesn’t directly mean that you are not ‘intelligent’ enough. In fact, having a sharp brain now is possible, and it is way…
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Side Effects of Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) Patches
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) patches are a common treatment used to relieve symptoms of menopause. Many women in the UK choose patches because they are convenient, easy to use, and can provide a steady release of hormones throughout the day. While HRT patches can significantly improve quality of life for women experiencing menopausal symptoms, it…
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5 Ways to Increase Weight Loss on Wegovy
Wegovy (semaglutide) has become one of the most widely discussed prescription medications for weight management. Many people start Wegovy expecting rapid and dramatic results, only to discover that weight loss can vary significantly from person to person. While some individuals lose weight steadily, others may notice slower progress after the first few months or experience…
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