Fitness & Health

Sex and Menopause

Menopause is a double edge sword. I am still not there yet, but I always saw it as a positive milestone in a woman’s love life. My conviction wasreinforced by a recent ad campaign called ‘Let’s Talk the Joy of Later Life Sex’ run by relationship charity Relatewith global advertising group Ogilvy UK. The promotion, shot by British photographer Rankin, features…
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Taking care of mummy: Five tips for Self-Care as a parent

Let’s face it: being a parent is incredibly difficult and self-care is a luxury. The endless nappy changes, messes that need to be cleaned up, and the never-ending crying are only a few of the challenges of parenthood. As much as we love our kids, it’s undeniable that parents can have a hard time. It’s important, therefore, that you take the time to make sure you’re in tip-top shape so…
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7 Top tips for a better night’s sleep

A good night’s sleep is a basic need, but it is also a very important one which benefits the health of your mind and body. A good night’s sleep can be simple for a lot of people, but it can also be a source of difficulty for many others. If you are suffering from a bad night’s sleep every night, this is only going to affect your health and mood detrimentally in the long-run. Therefore, using…
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What to do when sleep is disrupted

National Bed Month takes place throughout March and to celebrate it, I have done some research on what to do when sleep is disrupted as well as tested new products to promote sleep. I’m sharing here simple hacks that work for me to have a good night sleep. This second lockdown has been much harder than the first one. I have to admit that I have become a bit of a sloth during the pandemic and…
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Tips on how to eat and drink a rainbow to spring back into health

With many of us adding yet another ‘Covid stone’ during the second and third lockdowns, it’s time to spring into a better routine and regain our mojo on health.Lockdownshave taken atoll on many of us but spring brings positivity and we can now get our diets and health back on track for summer. Surveys show that our indoor habits have led to more biscuits, cakes and…
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Tips on how to combat stress that challenges intimacy 

In our regular column by the Love Coach we have covered relationships and intimacy a lot. Unsurprisingly, stress plays an important role in our love life and can seriously compromise intimacy. It’s important to identify the sources of that stress to figure out how to resolve issues that are in the way of a fulfilling relationship. This blog aims to explore the causes to find solutions.
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Review: New Covid-19 protective face mask with 99.6% filtration efficiency created by British inventor

As we heading out of the latest lockdown on 8th March, I have been looking for a new more protective face mask. Compared to the common reusable fabricmaskwhich filters 2-38% of particles, the British designed and produced K-maskpromises to filter 99.6% of particles (independently tested toASTM F2100, ASTM FT101 and EN 1486 standards.)The uptake of thesemasks…
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Tips for a wonderful Valentine’s Day

Some people adore Valentine’s Day and look forward to it eagerly. Others of us are less keen on the day itself. I count myself amongst the latter group. After all love and appreciation for a partner as well as the other significant people in our lives is something we should be sharing with them across the whole year!However, Valentine’s Day has become part of our culture so perhaps we can…
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Spice up lockdown love with a Reconnection Challenge …. perfectly timed for Valentine's Day 

Isolation, lockdowns, lack of socialisation have had a huge impact on our love life. Following my blog including 4 tips for lockdown love this Valentine’s Day, I now bring you a challenge to re-embrace intimacy and reconnect with your partner. With the pressures of work, children and our changing bodies – it can be easy to get into an intimacy rut as a couple, which can prove hard to break…
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The virtual global conference on Authentic Love to sort out relationships the pandemic has messed up - 10-11th April 2021

London Mums magazine is supporting as a media partner the virtual global conference on Authentic Love which aims to sort out relationshipsthe pandemic has messed up.Hosted by Zensensa, the online event brings together the most practical advice on lovefor couples and singles using theLove-Map™methodology for the first time this Spring. The coronavirus…
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