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Let’s talk about Comfort Food

As humans, we eat to satiate our appetite, nourish ourselves, and, additionally, to have a sensory experience. That’s where comfort food comes into the picture. What are comfort foods? The concept of comfort food has evolved over time, to the point where today it is essentially whatever makes you feel good, makes you feel nostalgic, or, basically, whatever …

A cheat sheet to the many different styles of yoga being taught today
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A cheat sheet to the many different styles of yoga being taught today

1. ANUSARA Developed by American yogi John Friend in 1997, Anusara yoga is a relative newcomer to the yoga world. Based on the belief that we’re all filled with intrinsic goodness, Anusara seeks to use the physical practice of yoga to help students open their hearts, experience grace, and let their inner goodness shine through. 2. ASHTANGA …

Q&A with Dr Kate Burns, GP with a special interest in Menopause from Health & Her
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Q&A with Dr Kate Burns, GP with a special interest in Menopause from Health & Her

Perimenopause versus Menopause: What’s the difference? A:  The term perimenopause refers to the time leading up the menopause.  For many women the perimenopause confusingly may start many years- perhaps 5 or 6 years- before their last period occurs.  In a study1 of 1000 women in the UK, 70% of participants admitted to experiencing perimenopausal symptoms …