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After years of struggle with my health I found what worked for me and I want to share my experiences, recipes, helpful tips and even snippets from my day-to-day life in this blog.
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Trends in the interior world

Today I’m taking a look at current interior design trends I just love the way fashion, interiors and gardens are coming together these days. You can see trends emerging in one which then filters through to the others. I love the Spring catwalks and the vibrant colours which come through in the fashion as the weather warms up. I like to do a similar thing with my interior and ditch the darker, muted shades for a pop of colour on a sofa or in an accessory around the house. I see some amazing oranges, bright yellow and pinks in the Spring palette in the fashion houses and wonder if I will see

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Spring back into fitness

It’s time to get fit and active this Spring! If you broke your ‘Go to the Gym’ resolution back in January, don’t fret. Spring is the perfect time to set a new goal and get fit and healthy before the summer season. I generally work out five times a week and if I’m not at the gym or in a class I’m walking the dog or on the cross trainer or trampette – my latest crazy fad! But I haven’t always been this way. For years my trainers languished in the bottom of the wardrobe collecting dust. But all that changed when I suddenly realised I was about to give up the chance of a work related holiday in

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What can you do about IBS?

Do you suffer from IBS and want to know what you can do to relieve IBS symptoms? These tips and advice may help to ease your IBS. If you're one of the estimated 20% of the UK population to be affected by Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) you'll know that at best it's an inconvenience and at worst, it's life-changing, stressful and debilitating. Around twice as many women as men experience IBS and I speak to a lot of women who experience discomfort on a daily basis. While no two people suffer the same IBS symptoms I’ve noticed some common similarities and treatments which can help. Symptoms of IBS

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How to sleep better and why it’s so important!

Can’t sleep, struggle to get to sleep, or just want a better night’s sleep? After the birth of Miss H I recall saying “sleep deprivation, it’s a form of torture in some countries!” While that might not be true for what you’re suffering from, lack of sleep can significantly affect our overall lives. Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being and getting enough quality sleep at the right times can help protect your mental health, physical health, quality of life, and safety. The way you feel while awake depends, in part, on what happens while you're sleeping. During sleep, your body

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Last minute Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

When it comes to gifting your mum this Mother's Day a healthy treat could be just what she's after. I love buying gifts and have discovered over the years that a gift that has longevity, like a good book or one off experience is prized much more than a fleeting box of chocolates or sweet treat. So what's on my mother's day gift list? For the lifelong learner in your life Why not treat your mum to a magazine subscription as something a bit different this Mother’s Day. I buy my mum a subscription for Christmas every year so she has something to look forward to for the next 12 months. Top of my

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