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Click here to see the distiller we use and highly recommend! Since January 2018 we have been drinking distilled water, that we make ourselves at our home in the UK. We use distilled water as our drinking water in our home and when out and about in reusable water bottles. If you're wondering, can distilled … Continue reading Why I drink distilled water
More so than ever, it’s time to realise the importance of your health. We all know that living a healthy lifestyle has various benefits, helping to protect from more serious diseases and illnesses, while also helping us live stronger and longer. Living a healthier lifestyle becomes easier when you do it as a family, and … Continue reading 4 ways of investing in your family’s health
Surveys suggest that as many as 93% of people want to eat healthily at least some of the time. But do people feel the same when faced with giving up their favourite vices, like smoking, alcohol, or even coffee? Luckily, cutting back on your guilty pleasures is not always difficult. You don’t have to give … Continue reading Five healthy alternatives to your favourite vices
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock recently, you should have heard the hype about CBD oil and its many health benefits. There are still lots of misconceptions about CBD oil today with many people still believing it’s something to be wary of or that it’s linked to drug misuse. CBD comes from the cannabis … Continue reading 10 health benefits of CBD oil
One question I’m asked a lot, especially now I’m vegan, is whether it is expensive to be plant based. It’s funny really, as I was veggie for several years prior to going 100% plant based and no one ever questions if vegetarianism is more expensive, but as soon as you mention following a vegan diet … Continue reading Why being healthy doesn’t have to be expensive
Your kidneys are essential organs that filter your blood, removing excess nutrients and waste products from the body. But sometimes, things can go wrong, and kidneys can fail, meaning that people have to go on lifelong dialysis or require kidney transplants. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people suffer from kidney failure, according to expert … Continue reading High cholesterol and blood pressure can hurt your kidneys
One of my friends recently asked if I wanted some cooking apples. Their apple tree had produced loads. I politely declined. She was surprised and asked why. I said I’d have no use for them. ‘Would you not make an apple pie or apple crumble?’ She asked. Nope. I’ve never been a big dessert person … Continue reading 3 healthy vegan snacks to satisfy a sweet tooth
Taking care of your teeth and keeping your mouth healthy is important for a number of reasons. Teeth that aren’t cared for properly can be vulnerable to gum disease and tooth decay, which may ultimately result in tooth loss. Besides from affecting the way that you look, tooth loss can have far-reaching implications for your … Continue reading Keep your teeth healthy and choose a dental clinic that’s right for you
Irrespective of what stage of life you’re at, it’s never a bad idea to improve your approach to health. After all, the benefits of adopting healthy habits extend to virtually every aspect of your existence. Nonetheless, the thought of taking on the challenge alone can be somewhat daunting. Thankfully, several helping hands are available. Here … Continue reading Healthy living – you needn’t fight the battle alone
I’ve now been vegan for 8 months and before this I was vegetarian for 5 years. I was also veggie when younger and only really ate chicken and fish when I returned to meat as I thought these were healthier and we needed to eat meat. I was heading towards a vegan lifestyle and had … Continue reading 8 clues we are meant to be vegan
Everyone wishes that they were healthier, but it is one thing to wish for it and quite another to actually make it happen. If you are keen on ensuring that your health is much better attended to, then you might want to think about approaching the issue from as many angles as possible. It is … Continue reading 3 changes for vastly improved health
Eating a mainly organic diet is really important to me. I’ve written on this blog before about why I think everyone should choose organic. It’s not just the benefits to our own health by avoiding the chemicals, but to animals, our planet, soil and water too. Chemicals are so destructive and we are a walking … Continue reading The benefits of an organic fruit and vegetable box delivery
Got your next holiday all booked? You’re probably very excited – and with good reason. Breaks from the “real world” are exactly what we need to recharge our batteries and get through life. But while you’re escaping, it’s not uncommon to let your health get away from you. Even though I am super health conscious … Continue reading 4 tips for staying fit and healthy on your next holiday
Many people suffer with addictions, some of these can be major and widely known for being negatively life changing, such as gambling, narcotics and alcoholism, whilst others can be deceptive in the huge impact they can have on people’s lives due to the fact they are more socially acceptable such as exercise, travel, work and … Continue reading How to break free from an addiction
Long drives mean different things for different people. Some of us love nothing more than going for a drive when we need a break. In fact, it can be a stress busting relaxing practice. We get in the car for hours to unwind, just for the joys of driving, especially through countryside on a sunny … Continue reading Tips to stay sane and healthy on long drives
Supercharging your immune system is something you should look at doing regularly so that you don’t fall ill, ensuring you feel great the majority of the time. You may not always be able to stay away from bacteria and germs, but you can make your immune system strong enough to fight these things off. The … Continue reading The most effective ways to supercharge your immune system
If someone could see my Google search history then they’d probably think I was barmy. I bet a lot of us would be somewhat embarrassed of the things we’ve searched the internet for answers to! One of my most recent enquiries was to see if sleeping with the window open was healthier or not. I’m … Continue reading Is it healthier to sleep with an open window?
Mindfulness has been everywhere recently. Being mindful is the practice of being conscious of the feelings in our mind and body in the here and now. It’s living in the present moment and not worrying about the future or dwelling on the past. It's appreciating being alive and the beauty of life in that very … Continue reading Tips to create a mindful garden
