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Self care

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.

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Magnesium and Medication

Magnesium. It’s a thing your nan probably told you to take for cramps. Or you might have heard of its use as a supplement. But there’s so much more to it than that. Did you know that it’s found in

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Tracking your cycle through cervical mucus

Raise your hand if you learned about vaginal discharge growing up. No? What about cervical mucus and your cycle? No one? We thought not. In your parents’ and teachers’ defense, they likely didn’t know much about them. But that doesn’t

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Why do I get cravings before my period?

Have you noticed that you start to get cravings before your period? Do you sometimes crave strange foods? Today we are going to talk about periods and cravings. What are cravings? Cravings are the urge that you might feel to

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Pre and Probiotic Foods: Why a Healthy Gut means Healthy Hormones

Have you heard of pre and probiotic foods? Do you know how they affect your gut health? Today we’re going to talk about the bacteria in our guts, why gut health is essential for healthy hormones, and how pre and

Hormona x Understatement: Cycling Living & Making Your Hormones Work for You

If you’re anything like us, you probably spend a lot of the month at the mercy of your hormones. You make plans when you’re full of beans, only to cancel thanks to cramps and PMS. Predicting how you’re going to

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Feeling Alone at Christmas: A Hormona Holiday Guide

Ah, ‘tis the season. Cue the repetitive barrage of ‘Have you pre-ordered your turkey?’ and ‘When’s your tree going up?’. And yet 36% of us are too embarrassed to admit that we experience feelings of isolation during the festive season.

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Menstrual Acne Remedies: Beat the Breakouts

If you’re anything like us, then you’re no stranger to the appearance of acne. And you’ll no doubt be completely unsurprised to hear that your Menstrual cycle is often to blame. But how can you tell whether you’re experiencing a

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How can you reduce inflammation?

Inflammation and chronic inflammation is a problem that affects millions of people, and can affect the body in countless ways. In many cases, it is caused by certain foods. And yes, you’ve guessed it, they are the usual culprits; red

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Learn How to Relax and Fall Asleep Easily

Do you find it difficult to switch off at the end of the day? Is your mind still racing as your head hits the pillow, and however many darned sheep you try and count, sleep remains as elusive as a

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How to train yourself to think positively

So who remembers what PMA stands for? If you are of a certain age, you may recall this Persil advert where a young boy was told that if he wanted to be Linford Christie (the British Usain Bolt of his

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Hot Girl Summer is over so bring on Hot Girl Winter

‘Hot Girl Winter’ will be set to rise from the heat of ‘Hot Girl Summer’: You need to be involved What is ‘Hot Girl Summer’ hype? Hot Girl Summer by Megan Thee Stallion featuring Nicki Minaj & Ty Dolla $ign,

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What is homeopathy?

Homeopathy is a natural approach to healthcare that places emphasis on the body’s own ability to heal itself. In recent years, the use of homeopathic treatments has become more mainstream. In fact, such is the popularity, access to homeopathic remedies

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How to manifest your dreams

Learning to manifest your dreams and goals has taken a bigger stage over the last few years since the publication of a book called ‘The Secret’. But is it really as simple as it sounds? “We are what we think.

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Why creating a bedtime routine will help you sleep better

Sleeping is not just a regular habit that we need to do daily but a biological necessity. It’s something we have to do to give our body and brain time to reset and rejuvenate. But, in today’s fast-paced society, both

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Get Banya Beautiful

I’m a spa junkie; always on the lookout to visit new spas and try out new treatments. So when I heard about the Russian Banya I knew I had to add to my list give it a try. What Is

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Hairy Topics? A History of Women Shaving

I remember first really learning about feminism; I think a lot of us start off in the same way. And one of the things that caught my early adolescent eye, was shaving. I saw the adverts, both on TV and

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Are you eating the right foods for your age?

As we get older, our bodies change and our metabolism adjusts. We go through a roller coaster of hormonal shifts and have babies. So it’s a good idea to pay attention to what you are eating depending on how old

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Maskne – How To Care For Your Skin While Wearing A Mask

2020 has been full of surprises. Today, most of us are living a new normal we never would have ever dreamed of before. We’ve overcome obstacles and adjusted nearly every part of our lives, uncertain of what the future holds.

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3 good reasons you need to laugh

Let’s face it darlings, there’s not been much to celebrate or laugh about this year has there? COVID-19, lockdowns, social isolation and social and political unrest. But in today’s world of high-tech gadgets and gizmos, medicinal remedies for anything, and

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A Guide to Holistic Health-The Five Areas: Social

Holistic health is something many of us have heard about but aren’t always sure as to what it exactly means. Here at Selfish Darling, we have been taking you through our guide to understanding the holistic approach to health. If

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A Guide to Holistic Health: The Five Areas – Spiritual

At Selfish Darling, we are huge supporters of holistic health. But for those of you who aren’t quite sure what that means, we have been putting together a guide to holistic health. You can check out our first article where

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A Guide to Holistic Health-The Five Areas: Emotional

New to holistic health? Here at Selfish Darling were are taking you through our basic guide to holistic health; what it is and how to incorporate it into your life. If you haven’t read our first piece, introducing you to

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Food & Mood – How To Eat Yourself Happy

If you’ve ever gone on a diet you’ll know that food can affect your mood. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to realise that denying yourself the foods you love will make you unhappy but what about the types of

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Early Bird vs Night Owl

I am the sort of person who could easily sleep to midday, beyond even, and it was something I have often been told I will grow out of. But I fall asleep late, so in my mind, it works out

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A Guide to Holistic Health: The Five Areas – Mental

Here at Hormona we are taking your through a guide to understanding what holistic health. As covered in our first article here, holistic health can be broken down into five areas, spheres or dimensions and today we’re covering the mental

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Autumn Skincare Essentials

As we say goodbye to summer and pull on our cosy knits, we need to pause and have a think about what autumn does to our skin. The changing of the seasons means we have to tweak our beauty routines

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Winter Self Care: How To Care For Yourself As The Weather Gets Colder

Summer is slowly coming to an end; the evenings are drawing in, the mornings are chillier and the leaves on the trees are starting to turn from green to gold. That means it’s time to get into some winter self

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Why quick-fix diets don’t work

How many quick-fix diets have you tried? One, two, three, more? And have you learned anything from those experiences? Magazines and social media are full of so-called influencers plugging the latest miracle quick-fix diet. But whether it’s ‘drop a dress

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Your guide to looking after your teeth

Pearly whites, chompers, ivories, choppers or gnashers, whatever you call your teeth, it’s imperative you look after them. We don’t just mean brushing; but checking what we should be eating (and not eating) and keeping an eye on the general

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Self-Discovery and Spirituality: What They Can Mean For You

I have recently been pondering some questions less-often-posed during our discussions on spirituality – and how our beliefs about our place in this universe shapes how we view and understand ourselves as an individual. I mean, it’s a pretty big

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