Six ways to Cope with Christmas Anxiety

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A survey taken last year showed that the most stressful part of Christmas for adults was buying the presents, closely followed by having to spend time with certain family members. Add a cost of living crisis to the mix and six in ten adults have already said that this year, they need to scale back…

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Is it time to let your aspirational clutter go?

Whether it’s behind cupboard doors, on your shelves or in your mind, aspirational clutter is taking up valuable space and costing you time and energy. What IS aspirational clutter? Let me give you an example: I was at the back of the queue when the sewing gene was given out. Creative I am. A seamstress…

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8 Ways to Stay Cool During a Heatwave

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As I write this post, it’s 30 degrees inside my office and 36 degrees outside. Last night, temperatures didn’t drop much below 25. I know. I was awake for most of it! For my little corner of the world here in temperate England, it’s quite a struggle, unless you’re a high temperature lover. Which, sadly,…

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How to Treat Hypertension Naturally

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Being told you have high blood pressure can be enough to make it soar even higher. Especially if you’re then told that you need to relax or de-stress in order to lower it. That’s a recipe for heightened anxiety, if ever I heard one! It reminds me of time when I had insomnia and got…

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How to Prevent Osteoporosis

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Today I want to talk about some ideas on how to prevent osteoporosis. According to the NHS, around 3 million people in the UK have osteoporosis – a health condition that weakens bones and makes them more likely to break. Sadly, this is largely a ‘silent disease’ – few people seem know they have it…

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