Why Does Incontinence Impact So Many Women?
Urinary incontinence can affect everyone, but it tends to be more common in women. In fact, twice as many women have incontinence than men. There are a few reasons as to why this is. Types Of Incontinence One of the critical things in dealing with urinary incontinence is finding the right products, and a reliable…
View PostThe Simple Guide to Good Preventative Dental Care
If you think preventative dental care means more visits to the dentist, you couldn’t be more wrong. Preventative care involves daily activities and practices that mean you’ll be seeing your dentist less, not more. With that in mind, here are some important activities we should incorporate into our daily routine. Correct Brushing This is by…
View PostCombating Air Pollution by Using Plants
The quality of the air we breathe is important to our overall health. It’s a concern everywhere, but particularly in cities and built-up areas. For example, the Guardian reported earlier this year that London had hit the legal limit of air pollution for the whole of the year in less than a month. It’s a…
View Post8 Herbs That Are Perfect Traditional Cures
When herbs come to mind we usually think of what food to flavour with them. So many dishes, like sage and onion stuffing to lemon and thyme chicken, are enhanced by these fragrant plants. Herbs have many benefits, some culinary, but did you know that for centuries traditional cures using herbs and plants have been…
View PostHow to Keep Your Social Life While Quitting Smoking
Smoking is an extremely bad habit, but most of us already know that. Just because we know that it doesn’t mean that we stop. Just like drinking, some justify themselves as social smokers. Is there such a thing? Resources, like this quiz to discover your smoker profile from Nicotinell, should help you establish if you are…
View PostMaking the Leap from Glasses to Contact Lenses with Vision Direct
It’s been a little over a decade now that I’ve been wearing glasses daily. I’m quite happy wearing my glasses on most occasions but there are times when my options have been limited to either wearing my glasses and being able to see or taking off my glasses and being stuck with not being able…
View PostWhich UK Water Filters Will Give You the Cleanest Water?
Clean water. It’s a simple but precious necessity we take for granted. But millions don’t. 844 million in fact. In 2018, that’s an increasingly shocking statistic that the human race should be ashamed of. We all want access to water, particularly given our innate need for consumption of it. It’s no exaggeration to say that clean, safe, drinking…
View PostLiving with Rosacea – Causes and Treatments
Rosacea is a condition that affects around 45 million people around the world, but it’s poorly understood by many, including some of those suffering from it! Today we’re taking a look at what this condition is, what causes it and what treatments are available so it all feels less mysterious, and hopefully less scary. Rosacea:…
View PostReview of Spatone an Iron Deficiency Anaemia Supplement
I’m part of the statistics. I’m part of the 1 in 10 women in the UK who suffer from iron deficiency anaemia. An ailment that goes undetected in the majority of the population and is often masked by our modern-day busy lives. Did you know that iron deficiency anaemia is the most widespread of nutritional…
View PostWhat you Need to know about Eco-Friendly Period Products
A couple of decades ago, the vast majority of people used tampons or disposable pads during their period. Sure, there were a few other options available such as homemade cloth pads, sea sponge tampons, or the first modern-day menstrual cup (The Keeper), but they weren’t widely available. These days, we’re spoilt for choice. I’ll give…
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