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Does Natural Deodorant Actually Work for Sweaty Runners?

Does Natural Deodorant Actually Work for Sweaty Runners?

For the last couple of weeks, I've been testing out natural deodorant vs my traditional roll on. I am a sweaty person and so a good deodorant is key - especially on the days where I run before work or walk from the station and do a quick shower or baby-wipe wash! It...

Feeling Off Right Now? How To Reset & Get that Mojo Back

This post is in partnership with Very and Samsung.  Pandemic fatigue is real. It's been a tough 18 months for everyone, and I know I'm not the only one that feels a bit...frankly, fed up. I've had moments recently (ok days) where I feel exhausted, lacking...

Burnout? How to Tell if you Have it and How to Tackle it

Burnout? How to Tell if you Have it and How to Tackle it

After sharing this on my Instagram recently, I was surprised how many of you messaged me to tell me you were struggling with similar feelings. I also had work colleagues who said they'd seen my post and realised they had many of the symptoms of burnout. Personally,...

How to Eat Well When You Can’t Buy Your Usual Groceries

Now more than ever a lot of us are focusing on trying to get nourishing foods, however I'm really disappointed by the number of influencers and magazines promoting 'immunity boosting' foods and recipes. 'You cannot “boost” your immune system through diet. No specific...

My Experience of Sober October

After a particularly heavy night at a wedding in Devon, I made the decision to take part in Sober October. I had drunk too much the previous night and was feeling incredibly sorry for myself, and the hangover was in full effect. I didn't like the way I felt after...

Burnout? How to Tell if you Have it and How to Tackle it

Burnout? How to Tell if you Have it and How to Tackle it

After sharing this on my Instagram recently, I was surprised how many of you messaged me to tell me you were struggling with similar feelings. I also had work colleagues who said they'd seen my post and realised they had many of the symptoms of burnout. Personally,...

Stress Eating: How Food Affects our Mood & Mental Health

Last month I recorded a podcast talking about Stress Eating, and the effect of food on mood and mental health with Tanya Kumar. Obviously some of the things we discussed, like going out for pizza with friends and office snacks (for most people), are not relevant...

How to Eat Well When You Can’t Buy Your Usual Groceries

Now more than ever a lot of us are focusing on trying to get nourishing foods, however I'm really disappointed by the number of influencers and magazines promoting 'immunity boosting' foods and recipes. 'You cannot “boost” your immune system through diet. No specific...