Fitness & Wellbeing

Sasha Shantel X Wear ‘Em Out

November 3, 2021

I can honestly say that my periods have played a massive part of my life for many years. I have always had heavy, painful periods and have missed key events in my life from sports days, to friends weddings, had days off work and even had incidents as serious as missing an exam at university. It has been the making and breaking of me as, by having heavy periods I have really had to pay more attention to the food I eat as it often heightens the pain I have each month; if I so happen to eat too many sweet treats!

Three Reasons Why Hobbies Can Be Good For Your Health

November 2, 2021

It can be something that not many of us take time to do, as we have a lot of other distractions in life. With work and family life, it can be much easier to just sit down at the end of the day on your phone, but scrolling Instagram and watching Netflix don’t class as a hobby! When you have a hobby that you like to indulge in, then it can be something that gives you a lot of pleasure, as well as help to reduce stress as you can switch off. Depending on what hobby you choose, it can help your health, both physical and mental, so who doesn’t want to have that? 

Discover the Power of a Food Journal

October 25, 2021

Imagine a free weight loss tool that doubles your chances of taking off pounds. That’s how powerful a food journal can be. Researchers at Kaiser Permanente studied participants in a weight-loss program, and found that those who kept daily food journals lost twice as much weight as those who didn’t. Of course, keeping a journal does require some time and work. See how these tips can help you stay on track.

Here’s Why You’ve Got A Friend In Chocolate When Your Period Comes Around

October 9, 2021

Period self-care strategies have become big business in recent years, and for good reason – all women have periods, after all! While stuffy and outdated views might have seen us hiding that fact, we modern ladies are lucky enough to live in a world where periods, and the things we do to alleviate them, are out there for everyone to see. 

Get The Best Night Of Sleep In Order To Combat Stress

October 5, 2021

Have you been getting stressed out lately? We know that sometimes the demands of life can catch up to us, and this causes an excess amount of stress. When this happens, it often becomes hard to sleep, but this is where the problem lies. If you aren’t getting enough sleep, you’re going to be more stressed because you are tired and anxious. However, when you’re stressed, it’s hard to sleep. It’s for this reason that you need to work on getting the best night of sleep possible, so keep reading down below to see how you can do this.

How to Minimize Stress in Your Everyday Life

October 5, 2021

It’s true that stress is a big problem these days. It seems like there are more and more things to do and less time in the day to get them done. And with all of this pressure, it can seem impossible not to be stressed out by everything going on around you. But have you ever stopped to think about how much stress is really worth? Stress does not need to dominate your life! This blog post will share some tips for decreasing stress in your everyday life so that you can feel better while still accomplishing what needs to get done!

But First Coffee.. No, Hot Water + Lemon

September 16, 2021

If a cup of coffee, is what you rely on in the morning to kick start your day then its time to ditch the caffeine, (until later in the morning) and try something new. Reported by numerous articles as a chosen fave by some of our hottest celeb slaybabes , (think Beyonce, Giselle Bundchen, Jennifer Aniston, to name but a few) , a cup of warm water+lemon will not only hydrate your body, but has reportedly tons of health benefits too.

Tips to Level Up Your Workouts

September 9, 2021

Consistency is the ultimate game-changer when it comes to an effective workout routine. However, those normal gym routines can often get a little tedious, which can often make it harder to stay motivated or find yourself plateauing with your progress. 

The health benefits of eating nettle and 5 delicious nettle recipes

September 4, 2021

The humble stinging nettle (Urtica Dioica to give it its scientific name) has long had a place in culture and herbal medicine, first being mentioned by Aesop in his Fables for Children in around 560 BC. While native to Europe, it is found across the world and is often seen as a weed.

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