Self care
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based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
Our Library is packed with personal stories and in-depth research-
based features, alongside the latest medical and scientific discoveries
in the worlds of hormone and reproductive health.
We spend so much of our lives caring for others that it’s all too easy to forget that we need to take care of ourselves. How often do you simply take time to work on and care for yourself? Self-care,
What Are The Pitta Characteristics? Pitta energy In Ayurvedic medicine the Pitta Dosha is the energy that governs your body’s digestion and transformation. When we think of the Pitta Dosha its characteristics are fiery, driven, and clear. It is associated
We all make mistakes. They’re part of human nature and ultimately, help us evolve as human beings. Sometimes they’re tiny mistakes; like chatting on the phone too long and burning the dinner. Sometimes they’re humungous mistakes, like marrying someone you
What Are The Kapha Characteristics? Kapha energy In Ayurvedic medicine the Kapha Dosha is the energy that governs movement and communication in your body. When we think of the Kapha Dosha its characteristics are stable, grounded and strong. It is
Self-care is a phrase that by now, we hear on a daily basis. We’re encouraged to practice self-care, to incorporate things into our routines that improve our physical and mental well-beings. But actually, developing and establishing these new routines isn’t
Don’t lose who you are, in the blur of the stars Seeing is deceiving, dreaming is believing, It’s okay not to be okay… — Who You Are (Jessie J) Life. The school of hard knocks. Sometimes you win, sometimes you
For obvious reasons, whether this comes as welcome news or a huge blow, the gym is off-limits for the time being. But as many of us who have tried to save money, live somewhere off-grid, or simply can’t stand the
In the Western world when we think about our health we tend to think of cure rather than prevention; think of all the times you’ve been unwell and visited the doctors to be given pills and potions to bring you
I’ve written on here previously about alternatives to traditional meditation, as the whole sitting still and clearing your mind thing never really worked out for me. However, since most of us now find us stuck at home, with the threat
Breathing. We take our first breath as we come into the world and continue breathing, unconsciously, until we take our last. But can the process of moving something as simple as breathing from an unconscious act to a conscious act
What is Sobriety? Sobriety, as a word, actually means a few different things. Firstly, it does not mean abstinence. Rather, it means simply not being intoxicated. It can also be a synonym for solemn, serious, thoughtful, practical/pragmatic and in these
A few weeks into the lockdown and you have hopefully carved out some vague sort of routine by now. You may be taking the rare opportunity to get to know yourself, indulge in some much-needed self-care, and maybe even catch
It’s likely you’ve heard a lot about CBD oil recently; whether it’s reading about its medicinal properties or buying products emblazoned with the cannabis leaf, it’s clear the cannabis plant is having a revival. As more scientific research is invested
How do you start your morning? Does your alarm wrench you from your sleep? Do you hit the snooze button 15 times in a row? Do you lay in bed scrolling through Instagram leaving it till the last possible minute
With the harsh winter drawing to a close and summer on the horizon, it is time to revamp our self care and embrace Spring. Of course this Spring is quite different to past years’. With Covid-19 ruling our lives we
As I discussed in my article last week, we are all living through really testing times for our wellbeing. From the very real health concerns to the anxieties which the hype is fuelling within all of us – many of
We’re living through strange times, that’s for sure. Stuck at home for the foreseeable future with our first-world lives suddenly reduced to making sure our basic needs are met — and that we get through the next few weeks keeping
Your body is home to trillions of tiny micro-organisms; bacteria, fungi and viruses which play a vital role in human health. In fact, they outnumber human cells by ten to one, but because of their small size they only make
As some readers may already know, I suffer with eczema. I have already written about my experiences with this lifelong skin condition for Selfish Darling, exploring how one can still love their skin when it causes you physical and emotional
The world can seem awfully obsessed with talking and socializing — being there and not missing out. From group nights out to lunch dates to gym buddies — and all of the social media and texting in between — it
“You’re always with yourself, so you might as well enjoy the company.” – Diane Von Furstenberg Why should we love ourselves first? It’s a straightforward response: why shouldn’t you? Why shouldn’t you admire and respect yourself, treat yourself well and
Let’s face it, I think most of us are guilty of neglecting our skin at times and even when we do take the time to look after it, many of us are using the wrong products for our skin types.
From the calorie-counting to the macros, the expensive yoga pants to the juicing – and not to mention the shaming – staying healthy can often seem like a big hassle. And the stress of it all may well be reversing
Why Do We Wear Make-up? For many of us fabulous beings, make-up is our best friend when it comes to covering up flaws, expressing our own unique style, or feeling more confident in ourselves. Make-up can also be used as
Oxytocin: ‘The Love Hormone’, increases feelings of trust, intimacy and contentment. Lowers the level of Cortisol, so we feel more relaxed and lower our chances of heart disease. Higher levels of oxytocin also help to decrease feelings of anger and
We all know the struggles of a New Year, with the hustle and bustle of work and other commitments. A way to try and reclaim some of this time is to develop an easy and repeatable spring self care routine.
There is a rather strange assumption out there that the only reason women, and indeed men, wear makeup, is to impress or attract other people. Its associated with a sense of vanity, a purposeful effort that makes people think you’re
Do you keep a journal? If not, did you know that journaling has amazing benefits for both your mental health but also your physical wellbeing? It may seem strange to think that writing can improve your health and wellbeing, but
Houseplants have many functions in both the home and the office. They are decorative, smell nice, bring life to a room and satisfy our needs to nurture something. As well as this, however, they are also relatively easy to look
When we think about belly dancing, we may imagine a seductive dance with ornate, skimpy clothing. But this is an ancient and culture-rich form of dance – both sensual and a poised form of art. It empowers women, giving them
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