Author: L. Harris
Long COVID is a condition where people continue to experience symptoms of COVID-19 for weeks or even months after their initial infection. Symptoms can include brain fog, fatigue, shortness of breath, chest pain and muscle weakness. While there is no known cure for Long COVID, several treatments have been proposed, including mushroom supplements. Mushrooms have been used in ancient Asian medicinal practices for thousands of years. This is largely due to their perceived immune boosting & anti cancer properties. The western world has since adopted the nootropic goodness with many well known UK supplements brands such as CBDLife, For Sport…
Tongkat Ali also known as Eurycoma longifolia, is a plant native to Southeast Asia, particularly found in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is commonly used in traditional medicine to boost energy, improve mood, and enhance libido. The plant has recently been shot into the spotlight & tipped to be the next due to a spate of high profile celebrities & podcasters have discussed their reasoning behind supplementing the plant. One of the most influential voices to come out of the health and wellness sector by the end of 2022 was Dr Andrew Huberman. The neuroscientist has been gradually building increasing his…
Following the pandemic, staying fit and healthy has become an integral part of people’s lives. However, with gyms and fitness centers closing and those which aren’t increasing their membership during a cost of living crisis, it’s not as easy to pop to your local gym as it has been in the past. Fortunately, you can still stay active and healthy by doing exercise routines at home. Let’s take a look at a few of the different ways you can stay fit in the comfort of your own home! Body weight exercises are an excellent way to keep yourself in shape…
As we move into 2023, the world of food is continuing to evolve and adapt to changing consumer tastes and preferences. From new ingredients to innovative cooking techniques, the food industry is constantly coming up with new ways to tantalize our taste buds. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the biggest food trends that we can expect to see in 2023. Plant-based everything In recent years, there has been a surge in demand for plant-based foods, and this trend is expected to continue in 2023. More and more people are turning to vegetarian and vegan diets…
Testosterone levels naturally decrease as you age, however low testosterone in both men and women is becoming an increasing issue within the human population. There’s so much more than just your sex drive suffering too.Cleveland Clinic have taken a look at exactly why they believe non-age-related testosterone levels have declined. Largely, it is believed to be due to lifestyle changes. Increases in excessive weight, decreases in training & changes to the way people eat constitute substantially to the decrease in natural testosterone. As previously mentioned, more than just your sex drive suffers with low testosterone, Thinning of hair. Hot flushes.…
Summer is just around the corner & whether its a trip to a sunnier climate or an ever popular stay-cation; everyone likes to feel a little better about themselves heading into the many people’s favourite season of the year.Getting yourself geared up & prepared for the Summer months means you can really enjoy them to the fullest. Here are 5 tips to get you in the prime position for making the most of your summer: 1) Eat Healthy Seems obvious but eating healthy goes such a long way. The clue is in the name but a healthy diet plays a…
Summer is a time to enjoy the sun, the outdoors, and a break from school or work. However, it’s also a time when people are more susceptible to catching the flu. The summer flu can be just as severe as the winter flu and can cause symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, and fatigue. Fortunately, there are supplements that can help boost your immune system and fight off the summer flu. Here are five supplements that can help: Apple’s Watch records exercise, tracks our moves throughout the day, checks the amount of time we are stood up and reminds us…
CBD, or Cannabidiol, is one of the major compounds found in the cannabis plant. It has rapidly increased in popularity over the last decade due to the potential treatment for various health conditions, including anxiety, pain, and epilepsy. As with new medicinal products, many people remain skeptical about the effectiveness of CBD and wonder if it actually works. So with that said, does CBD actually work? In short, the answer is that there is evidence to suggest that CBD can be effective for some health conditions! However, we aren’t claiming it is going to the cure to every ailment &…
Over the last few years, the growth of CBD in the UK has been phenomenal. As of 2022, it is estimated that up to eight million people in the UK use CBD in all different ways. The non psychoactive compound is believed to help with anxiety, stress, pain & benefit heart health. The UK CBD market is bigger than ever, with hundreds of new brands appearing every month. With that said, we understand just how difficult it is to find a premium, trustworthy brand so instead of you spending hours on end, looking at website after website, we thought we’d…
The endless cycle of interchanging between your social media apps, aimlessly scrolling in order to fill some time up during the day. Facebook, Instagram, Tik Tok, Snapchat, Twitter, repeat. But how reliant are you on such apps? All you need to do is wait for one of them to crash and see swarms of taking to Twitter (shock, a social media app) to vent their frustration and to find out whether they’ve just been an unlucky sole or others are experiencing the same issues. Spending too much time on social media can have a negative impact on our mental health.…