Can essential oils help us overcome our health issues caused by the pandemic this last year? Read this blog to find out.
During the past 20 long months, our lives have been literally turned upside-down and we have seen so many changes in our day to day routines. Unfortunately, it seems that our health and wellbeing appears to have been impacted the most, with people having issues around sleep…
Starting a family is the aim for most couples, a lot of people dream of becoming parents. However, it isn’t always easy; conceiving can be difficult. There are a number of lifestyle factors that could be affecting your ability to conceive. If you have been trying for a while, then it might be worth thinking about making some lifestyle changes to improve your chances. Look at the below list…
The period of time leading up to the menopause is a time of great change in the female body. For those who do not know, the menopause is officially the date 12 months after your monthly cycle stops. This usually happens between the ages of 45-55 years, but this can vary from person to person. The symptoms many women will experience are hot flushes, night sweats, mood swings, anxiety and often…
First Aid for Life has partnered with clinicians from the Maudsley Hospital to provide unique, enhanced Mental Health First Aid training. This is delivered as blended learning with e-learning as pre-learning and a live, virtual day run by Maudsley Hospital clinicians through Maudsley Learning. The focus is on offering transferable skills to de-escalate situations, help manage challenging behaviour…
This last year has been eventful for everyone, from children to teens and adults, all due to the fact that we have been trying to deal with something new and challenging for all of us. The pandemic has also changed most of our lives forever and has left many of us fighting new demons, such as stress, anxiety and worries.
During our many lockdowns, we have looked at different coping mechanisms to…
Is your lifestyle affecting your fertility?We are all aware that factors of our lifestyle affect numerous parts of our daily lives, but when was the last time you thought “how can my lifestyle affect my fertility?” TFP Fertility, formerly The Fertility Partnership, one of the UK’s largest IVF providers and fertility specialists, lists the top 9 lifestyle factors that can affect…
Having a child is a life-affirming experience, and for many of us, it is something that we’ve always dreamed of and planned for.
While you might think that all you have to do is have unprotected vaginal sex with your partner, the reality isn’t always that simple.
For many couples, it could take weeks or even months to convince naturally, for a wide variety of reasons.
If you’re trying to…
Being married for many years can be a beautiful experience, as it allows you to get to know your partner in a way that no one else can. Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to get comfortable in your relationship and forget to show your other half just how much you value them and everything they do for you, and this can impact upon the quality of your marriage quite considerably if you fail to…
It’s no secret that sunlight is essential for all life on Earth. Animals need it for several reasons. Plants require it for carrying out photosynthesis and growing to provide food for animals. Even aquatic life depends on sunlight in many ways. In fact, without the sun, the Earth wouldn’t even be able to stay in orbit and sustain life at all. Having said that, the sun can send us mixed…
More and more people are beginning to take their health and fitness seriously. Following the pandemic, the limitations of working from home and a reduction in opportunities to partake it travelling or activities out and about, has shown us the impact of a sedentary lifestyle on our bodies and minds. To ensure we look and feel healthy today, there are many steps we can take. Whether we want to…