Self-care doesn’t always come easy to everyone. Stressful careers, family responsibilities, and personal issues can dominate thoughts and actions each day. As a result, it might feel like there is little time to care for your physical and mental health. Unfortunately, a lack of self-care will ...

Anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties have increased globally as a result of the COVID-19 epidemic. Subsyndromal mental health disorders are a typical reaction to the whole pandemic. Since the end of year 2021, we've been seeing an increase in COVID cases owing to the Omicron ...

It’s the most booze-ful time of the year! Let’s face it, with impending lockdowns and cancelled festivities, we can all be tempted to reach for the bottle a little more often than we did pre-Pandemic. In fact, during the first week of the pandemic, alcohol sales went up 54%. And in general, alcohol ...

With the re-imposed lockdowns and increased safety precautions related to the COVID Omicron variant, it’s safe to say staying sane might be a challenge during this holiday season, yet again. Luckily, we’ve come up with 5 great strategies to help hold on to some happiness this holiday. Follow on for ...

This Thursday, November 25th marks Thanksgiving in the USA; an age-old celebration of the pilgrims' voyage to America. The holiday is not just about turkey and stuffing, but also expressing gratitude. As a healthcare worker, I’ve noticed that gratitude can have hugely positive health outcomes, and ...

Too often, our thoughts tend to wander elsewhere than where we are, especially when it's time to eat! Mindful eating is becoming more and more popular in the world of food and nutrition due to its multiple benefits. This method helps you to maintain proper eating habits, and, in addition, has been ...

Cancer is a life-changing diagnosis. Not only are patients suddenly faced with the fragility of their life, but they’re also faced with huge life changes, often abruptly. Regrets are a tough subject to deal with at the best of times, but we all have them, and cancer patients are no exception. ...

Often in life, a challenge a lot of us face is being able to stay present in the moment, as our thoughts usually cause us to drift away. Have you ever had an unpleasant memory from your past resurface in your mind, disrupting your present happiness? The ancient Hawaiian practice of Ho’oponopono is ...

Sciatica often arises from a lack of proper body-posture awareness, physical activity, and sitting for a long time. Many people take pain killers for relief from this discomfort. However, painkillers are not the final or best solution for sciatica. Regular massages, a chiropractor, and a proper ...

Whether you’re doing it for self-reflection, to become more organised or for any other reason, journaling can be a super-beneficial habit to implement into your daily routine. Journaling has been used for centuries and is considered to be a life-changing activity that can improve various areas of ...