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How to manage hot flushes when you're at work
May 16th 2019
Hot flushes in the office can be distracting at best, debilitating at worst and there's not a lot you can do to stop them. But you can certainly lessen the impact, says Sarah Vine. From keeping your meals light to wearing specially-engineered 'anti-flush' fabrics, here's what she knows works for this common menopausal symptom >>>
Interview
Iskra Lawrence : "Learning to cook gave me a better relationship with food"
May 15th 2019
Known for posting unfiltered images of herself and shutting down body shamers with humour, body positive beauty campaigner Iskra Lawrence is a woman on a mission to inspire confidence. She tells us about being a mentor for the Prince's Trust, cooking her way to a better place and not letting her phone rule her life >>>
Wellbeing
The sleep set that’s meant for babies (but helped us sleep like one)
May 13th 2019
It’s a three step bedtime routine kit that’s aimed at kids but had a nigh on miraculous effect on our sleep habits. Whether you want your little one to nod off or need help yourself, here’s why this is a worth a shot… >>>
Wellbeing
I lost 7lbs on a panchakarma detox retreat - and found my sanity
May 12th 2019
The upset and stress of her father's Alzheimer's was taking its toll on writer Beatrice Aidin. Could an Ayurvedic detox help her regain her emotional strength? Oil enemas, herbal eye washes and saltwater up the nose, here's how she fared >>>
Readers’ Edit: your most-wanted summer fashion and beauty buys
May 11th 2019
From flattering midi-skirts to cult-favourite skincare and the genius makeup bag you never knew you needed, this is what you've been buying >>>
Sex & Gynae
How your ayurvedic dosha affects your period - and what to do to feel better
May 10th 2019
Our menstrual cycle provides a unique insight into the workings of our bodies, and depending on your dosha you'll experience it differently. Eminé Rushton reveals the simple Ayurvedic ways to help you balance, support and nourish yourself for happier periods, every month >>>
Health
7 food and drink hacks for a great night's sleep
May 10th 2019
Everything that passes our lips during the day has a bearing on our sleep - from morning coffee to evening snacks and even vitamins. Nutritional Therapist Jackie Lynch explains what, when and how to eat to keep insomnia at bay >>>
Hair
“I saw light shining through to my scalp, like a forest half-felled"
May 9th 2019
Journalist Lauren Clark first noticed her hair clogging the plughole at the age of just 24. Here’s her story of experiencing hair loss as a young woman, why Instagram made her feel ‘less than’ and the solutions that worked for her >>>
Fashion
The best tummy-flattering swimwear for every shape
May 8th 2019
From sculpting fabrics to smart seams and panels, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to finding a flattering cossie. Here’s our pick of the best tummy controlling swimwear >>>
Recipe
Liz Earle's how to make sauerkraut step-by-step
May 8th 2019
It's a great source of fibre and friendly bacteria and makes a tasty jacket potato topping. All you need is a cabbage, some salt and a jar >>>
Health
Tummy troubles? 10 expert tips to improve your digestion
May 7th 2019
Nutritional Therapist Helen Williams shows us why problems with your gut needn't be a daily digestion drama - follow her ten tips here >>>
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How a muscle whisperer fixed my tight shoulders and bad back
May 5th 2019
Despite years of yoga and gym work, Alice Hart-Davis couldn’t shift her bad back or overtight shoulders. She checked in with flexibility expert Martin Jefferies and discovered the one move we all need to do every day to stay supple >>>
Review
Gloss picks: Susannah Taylor's May beauty, health and fitness finds
May 4th 2019
This month our Editor-at-Large is searching for a mega skin glow, loving Amazon's own-brand budget leggings and taking brain-boosting supplements >>>
Sex & Gynae
Why we need to talk more about how menopause affects our minds
May 3rd 2019
We're all more aware of the physical symptoms of the menopause from hot flushes to weight gain, but women are clamouring for greater recognition of symptoms such as anxiety and loss of confidence, according to a new study. Here's what you need to know >>>
Nutrition
The 3-Day Diet: possibly the simplest skin-boosting eating plan ever
May 2nd 2019
Dr Nicholas Perricone's 3-Day Diet claims to plump skin and help you drop excess pounds. Victoria Woodhall revisits a tried, tested and idiot-proof healthy eating plan for busy people >>>
Nutrition
10 ways to super boost your salad and make it more interesting
May 1st 2019
Shake up your lunches with chef Nina Parker's 10 easy salad upgrades >>>
Zen Mistress
Why meditation is the new caffeine
May 1st 2019
We might think caffeine is a great productivity tool, but it's actually masking what we really need, and that's rest. Think you haven't got time in your day for that? This new book might just change your mind >>>
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Why barre workouts are the missing link in your fitness routine
April 29th 2019
Barre workouts are all the rage in the the US and they deserve to be over here too according to expert trainers. We bust the myths about barre, explain its strengthening power and examine why it gets results so fast >>>
Fitness
How to recover from a marathon like a pro
April 28th 2019
So you've completed all 26.2 miles, and now what? Do you foam roll? Do you cover your body in epsom salts? Do you cry into a tub of Ben and Jerry's? Four-time marathon runner Jessica Morgan and Nike trainer Luke Worthington give their top tips on how to recover after those gruelling miles >>>
Health
The embarrassing reason why a third of women dread hayfever season
April 26th 2019
A sneeze isn’t just a sneeze when your bladder won’t hold out. But accidental peeing is easily fixed, says this women’s physio. She explains the latest thinking on pelvic floor exercises – and why you’ve probably been doing them wrong all this time >>>
Sex & Gynae
Treatwell launches new campaign encouraging women to attend their cervical screening tests
April 25th 2019
3,200 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer in the UK each year, but a lot of us are still skipping those all-important smear tests out of fear. Now, online booking service Treatwell has a plan to give the taboo the boot by empowering women. >>>
Nutrition
What it's really like to go vegan - and how to get through the switch
April 24th 2019
Thinking of switching to a vegan diet? Nutritionist Jenna Zoe lets us in on the highs, lows and status quo of adopting a plant based lifestyle >>>
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The new jade gua sha beauty tools that boost skin glow – and zap cellulite
April 24th 2019
Katie Brindle, founder of the Hayo’u Method explains why gua sha tools are not just the beauty brushes of skincare – they can improve your health and wellbeing too. Oh and body combing for cellulite? You heard it here first >>>
Beauty
Are crystals the next best thing in skincare?
April 24th 2019
They have been part of ancient healing rituals for years and now they have become a celebrity favourite. From diamonds to rubies and sapphire to rose quartz, skincare brands are incorporating crystal healing powers into their formulas. >>>
Nutrition
Ab fab foods: 8 lunch ingredients to burn belly fat
April 23rd 2019
Eat your way to a flatter stomach with these healthy lunch ideas and fat burning foods >>>
