Migraines messing with your head? This neurological condition is definitely not ‘just a bad headache’ and can cause very severe and debilitating pain. Discover more about this sometimes-mysterious condition, including the top 7 causes for a migraine, how long they can last, what food could be triggering them and more. What is a migraine? A migraine is a moderate-to-severe headache that usually emerges as a throbbing pain on one side of the head. It’s a common health condition that affects around 1 in every 15 men and 1 in...

11 Aug 2023 • 10 min read Sleep is an integral part of life, so much so that did you know we spend a third of our lives asleep? Sleep allows our bodies to heal, support healthy brain function and maintain physical health. Read on as we respond to your most Googled sleep questions below. 1. How to sleep in the summer heat? Ensuring you get restful sleep when the warmer weather comes around can be difficult. However, even something as simple as swapping to a lower tog, thinner duvet...

So, you’re not getting your eight hours kip every night. You’re not alone. Almost three-quarters of people in the UK sleep less than seven hours per night.1  So, if you’re regularly spending your nights tossing and turning, you may be looking for natural sleep remedies to help regulate your slumber patterns. But before we discuss natural sleep aids, let’s talk about how much kip we’re really getting as a nation. How much sleep are we getting? The answer – not as much as you probably think. In a study by...

Most of us know that yoga is a form of exercise that can help us unwind and relax, while also helping us stay fit and healthy. From Hatha and Ashtanga, to Bikram and Yin, there are lots of different types of yoga out there, all designed to help us find our inner Zen while toning our bodies and taking deep, restorative breaths. But did you know there’s actually a type of yoga that’s capable of putting you into a yogic slumber? Keep reading, we reveal all about this fascinating form...

There is nothing worse than struggling to sleep and having a restless night. Watching the clock as the hours tick by, worrying about how tired you will feel the next day and tossing and turning – we have all been there. Getting enough sleep at night is so important for both your mental and physical health. When you are asleep, your brain and body slow down and start to recover, helping you perform better physically and mentally the next day and longer term.1 From counting sheep to taking a warm bath before bed,...

Melatonin is a hormone that naturally occurs within the human body. When melatonin’s released, our brains know it’s time to get to bed. Unfortunately, around one-third of British people experience sleep disturbance most nights.1 Sometimes, people with sleep disturbances are prescribed melatonin to help them drop off. Melatonin, unlike herbal remedies to help you sleep, is only available by prescription. This helps ensure all melatonin available in the UK is effective and safe.2 In this article, we’ll explain how melatonin works and its uses. We’ll warn of any side effects, then advise...

Aaah relaxing. It is something that we know we need to make a conscious effort to do from time to time to avoid stress and burnout. There is no doubt that relaxing has a positive effect on the mind. But what happens to the body when you relax? Here, we have a look at the responses in our body when we take some time out for ourselves. The relaxation response The relaxation response is the name given to what happens when your parasympathetic nervous system takes charge of your body....

What is aromatherapy? Ever sliced a fresh, sweet orange and felt a little spring in your step? Or walked into a spa infused with lavender and wondered why your shoulders feel instinctively relaxed? What you’re experiencing is the wonderful effects of aromatherapy. Aromatherapy is a holistic therapy that harnesses the natural fragrances and physical benefits of the essential oils in aromatic plants to help enhance and balance your mind, body and, overall wellbeing. Our fast-paced modern lives have become increasingly stressful, and the desire to live a natural and healthy...

Sleeping well isn’t always easy – we’re sure we don’t have to tell you that twice! But did you know that sleep-inducing foods exist that could help you get a good night’s kip? There are various chemicals, enzymes, amino acids and other nutrients that help us to fall and stay asleep, and thankfully, we can find a lot of those in foods and drinks. We’ve put together this guide to help you discover melatonin-rich foods and other effective foods and drinks for sleep, plus the science behind how they work....