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Read the latest health news and features from our award-winning writers and columnists. From the latest nutrition advice to the best workouts and diet plans, our experts have the guide to a happier, healthier life
Wellbeing
The 10 best crystals for beginners
November 20th 2018
From Adele to Victoria Beckham, celebrity crystal healing fans abound, but what can they do for you? Two bestselling authors and wellbeing entrepreneurs give us their quick guide to crystals and the best ways to use them >>>
Nutrition
Would you take a Body Coach supplement?
November 19th 2018
Joe Wicks is set to launch supplements in January and here’s the (protein) scoop so far… >>>
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5 common stomach symptoms that prebiotics could help to treat
November 19th 2018
Whether bloating, constipation or wind are cramping your style, we’ve got a dietary addition that could soothe all manner of digestive issues. For a surprising route to relief, look no further… >>>
Mind
7 habits of well-meaning women that can prove toxic
November 18th 2018
Are we sabotaging ourselves without even realising it? Life coach Felicity Morse examines our well-intended but ultimately unhelpful habits >>>
Nutrition
How jackfruit became the trendiest vegan meat alternative in the West
November 16th 2018
It’s fat-free, low calorie, rich in potassium and it’s replacing the likes of soya protein as the vegan meat swap of choice, but it hasn’t always been so hip. Here’s how jackfruit went from ‘pauper’s fruit’ to Instagram fodder >>>
Mind
Are you a 'Highly Sensitive Person?'
November 15th 2018
One in five of us are born with the trait and there's actually some serious strength in it. Here's how to find out whether you're an HSP and use your sensitivity to get ahead in work and in life >>>
Recipe
Liz Earle's turmeric coconut latte is the perfect winter boost
November 13th 2018
This aromatic, caffeine-free alternative to coffee helps fight inflammation and takes just minutes to prepare >>>
Mind
The anti beauty cyberbullying video we all need to watch
November 12th 2018
Last year we deleted more than 100 million images from social media because of online beauty bullying. In Anti-Bullying Week, a new initiative fronted by Rita Ora and Cara Delevingne calls time on this trolling epidemic, affecting 1 in 4 young women >>>
Review
The best Christmas candles for 2018
November 12th 2018
Love the aroma of warming spices, fresh pine trees or even, mulled wine? Shop our festive edit here >>>
Mind
Are your goals making you genuinely happy or just keeping you insanely busy?
November 11th 2018
What a top productivity expert wants you to know about real goal setting >>>
Fitness
Should you be taking a pre-workout supplement?
November 9th 2018
Some wax lyrical about the abilities of supplements to help boost progress and performance, but should you take them? >>>
Health
How to get better sleep when you're pregnant
November 8th 2018
From restless legs to morning sickness that arrives at night, here’s how to get some undisturbed sleep when you're expecting, by pregnancy and skincare experts Melissa Schweiger Kleinman and Mama Mio >>>
Mind
Hypnotherapy helped me with my anxiety, and now I use it to help others
November 8th 2018
As a teenager, hypnotherapist Fiona Lamb suffered from both anxiety and severe insomnia, but struggled to find the help she needed to address the root cause. Discovering self-hypnosis changed that though and gave her a new career path too >>>
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This daily prebiotic could improve everything from digestion to sleep
November 7th 2018
It slips nicely into your morning juice, tea or coffee and can improve the balance of healthy bacteria in your gut in just a week. Here’s the ‘scoop’ on a supplement powder that could make a difference wellness-wise >>>
Skin
10 K-beauty tips passed down to me by my Korean grandmother
November 7th 2018
Without knowing it, author and skincare entrepreneur Sally Kim had grown up following a Korean 'skincare diet', thanks to her grandmother. Here she reveals her family's wellbeing secrets and why glowing skin is all about your daily collagen fix >>>
Opinion
Why The Spice Girls’ 'girl power' isn’t what you’d think
November 6th 2018
Whatever you think of the Spice Girls’ and their recently announced reunion tour, they’ve collectively broken away from the archetypes they were given and face issues familiar to many of us with honesty. Here’s why girl power 2.0 looks a lot different… >>>
Wellbeing
The most comfortable underwear for every shape, size and situation
November 6th 2018
A recent campaign highlighted just how much our underwear can dig in. No one should have to deal with painful boning, wiring and waistbands in this day and age, so here are some awesomely comfy smalls for all >>>
Wellbeing
The energising morning habits that wake you up better than coffee
November 4th 2018
Not that we’re dissing a double espresso, but a cup of joe isn’t the only way to get your juices flowing in the morning. Seeing as just 46% of us feel well rested on waking, here are some ideas to kickstart your system >>>
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3 delicious and colourful meals you can make in under 20 minutes
November 2nd 2018
Weekday cooking needn’t be bland or boring - these three satisfying suppers can be whipped up in 20 minutes or less and deliver on taste, fresh flavours and the ‘comfort food’ factor >>>
Wellbeing
Genius budgeting apps and tricks to help you save money
November 1st 2018
If your outgoings are making it impossible for you to set money aside each month, you’re not alone. Acclaimed financial expert and journalist Laura Whateley, shares her favourite budget apps and top tips for regaining control of your bank account >>>
Mind
7 ways to clear stress from your life
November 1st 2018
Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed? Here's the expert guide to calming down for good >>>
Win!
Win a £100 Spa Gift voucher and a KeVita kombucha hamper
October 31st 2018
**THIS COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED** We've teamed up with KeVita to give three of you the chance to win a Kombucha hamper plus a £100 Cowshed Spa Gift voucher >>>
Wellbeing
The new Cotswolds wellness destination that's seriously relaxing
October 31st 2018
Stressed out? Strung out? In need of some headspace? Susannah Taylor knows just the place to find it. She heads to Thyme for the ultimate English country escape >>>
Health
Sarah Vine: How testosterone dramatically improves my energy levels
October 30th 2018
Sarah Vine feels more focused and energised post-50 and going through the menopause than she did at 40. The reason? A daily testosterone hormone prescription >>>
Recipe
Chrissy Teigen's Two-Tone Potato Gratin recipe
October 30th 2018
It's the perfect creamy mix of sweet potato and King Edward's and is the recipe you've all been asking for >>>
