Selected articles

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Chinese medicine and acupuncture

Jo Darling, Chinese Medicine and acupuncture expert, gives us an overview and how it can help us
04-Jan-2024

More than just dough

Andy Haddon of the Big River Bakery explains his 'reinvention' from a career in logistics, through study to starting a highly-successful community bakers
01-Oct-2021

The heart and menopause

What impact does peri-menopause have on women's hearts and why are they at greater risk of heart disease / heart attack post menopause? What can women do to protect their hearts? Dr Vikram Talaulikar helps
01-Feb-2021

Bodies beautiful

The human body is incredibly beautiful. Its colours, shadings, shapes and intricate textures excite pleasure; crinkles, creases, scars and tattoos incite curiosity. As we age, it changes, says Professor Joanna Bourke
21-May-2020

Are you connected to your womb?

Two years ago I was suffering with excruciating pain during my 28 day cycle. The pain was so bad that I could not stand up to get out of bed for hours, says Hazel Cake, complementary therapist
20-May-2020

Omega-3 and omega-6 in the balance

Our diets often contain too much omega-6 fatty acids. Judy Bentley, a qualified nutritionist, talks about getting the right balance between omega-3 and omega-6
20-Feb-2020

From Alzheimer's to omega-3

Judy Bentley, a qualified nutritionist, looks at the importance of polyunsaturated fatty acids, particularly omega-3 from oily fish
15-May-2019

How reflexology can help

A balanced body is a healthy body, says Sarah Corrie and she explains how reflexology can help
10-Oct-2018

Yoga: find the peace beneath

Yoga offers a peace that is so desperately needed in this time of change. You don’t have to be graceful or flexible. You don’t have to be size 8 or into veganism. You just have to turn up, says Deborah Winchester
01-Oct-2018

Sex and the menopause

Professor Isaac Manyonda and Dr Vikram Talaulikar take a look at the changes in libido and sexual satisfaction during the menopause and what can be done about it
15-Feb-2018

Top 'good mood foods'

Simple guidelines will help support your body's hormones and chemicals making your life happier and easier. Judy Bentley, professional nutritionist, tells us how different foods can affect our mood
10-Feb-2018

Hypnotherapy for life's transitions

Hypnotherapy can help alleviate symptoms during menopause
01-Feb-2018