The diagnosis of cancer is a life-changing event, accompanied by much stress. But, unmanaged emotions can worsen an oncology patient’s prognosis. So, what should one do to manage the stress that occurs with cancer? Follow on for Cancer: 5 of the Best Techniques to Manage Stress Levels. 1. Maintain ...

Depression is one of the most common problems society is facing today. There's a lot of things that can trigger depression in an individual such as trauma, family history, drug abuse, medical conditions, etc. When the pandemic hit, it negatively affected a lot of people's mental health. This fear ...

With the arrival of this great, sweltering, summer 30-degree heat wave, you may want something a little bit cooler and refreshing to hit the spot, such as ice cream! Making your own, with fresh, natural, high quality ingredients can definitely make for a super-appetizing and healthy alternative ...

When I started out on the vegan lifestyle, one of the foods I missed the most was biscuits. The sparse choice of vegan biscuits in most UK supermarkets is really disheartening! This was until I discovered the vast multitude of vegan biscuit recipes available online. I have tried and highly ...

Got a sweet tooth? If you’re like me, and can only stand to eat something light and sweet in the morning, these recipes are for you! Recipes 1-3 are my own favourite sweet breakfasts, and recipes 4 and 5 are some of my favourites from the vegan community. Don’t worry, it is possible to have a ...

There are many ways to lose weight. Some are tried and tested, some are new, and some we’re still on the fence about as to whether they work or not. With so many different options to choose from, it can be hard to know what’s right for you! There’s a whole world of dietary supplements that claim ...

Many frown upon snacking, and relate it to becoming overweight. However, if done in a healthy way, snacking between meals can be beneficial for your physical, and just as importantly, your mental health! In fact, much evidence has shown that healthy snacks can enhance your mood, as well as lower ...

As mentioned in previous posts, food is the quick-guide tour to the 'taste' and culture of a country. Spanish desserts, aside from being utterly delicious, also represent folk stories behind Spanish cities , with each city having its own special heritage and 'speciality' flavourings. If you've got ...

Meal planning is important for many reasons: planning saves time, allows you to ensure your diet is well-balanced, and helps you to keep within your food budget. Whether you are just now thinking of trying out the vegan lifestyle, or if you have been vegan for a while and want to create a ...

Dr Laura Freeman is a physician, and mum on a mission. One of her key convictions driving her passion is that she was once herself a patient, diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer 5 years ago managing not only to survive it, but positively thrive! After careful study and research backed by ...