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Infrared Saunas and Swedish Massages: 12 Simple Ways to Detox Your Body

Detoxing your body isn't just about juicing and going hungry for days on end. It's about getting your body back into working order and helping to eliminate the harmful toxins...

18 Ways to Detox Your Home and Your Life

Feel like your life's in need of a major makeover? Feeling down, sluggish or frozen in time? Do yourself a favour and give your home and general life the spring clean it deserves...

Restore Your Health And Vitality! How To Balance Your Hormones Naturally

Crappy moods, low energy and unexplained weight gain? These are all symptoms of hormonal imbalance. Before your mind skips straight to menopause, hormonal problems can actually...

Younger Looking Skin & More Energy: 9 Health Benefits of Drinking More Water

Everybody knows drinking water is good for you, but after reading just how good it really is you'll be stockpiling 2 litre bottles of Evian like there's no tomorrow. Not only...

Younger Looking Skin & More Energy: 9 Health Benefits Of Drinking More Water

Everybody knows drinking water is good for you, but after reading just how good it really is you'll be stockpiling 2 liter bottles of Evian like there's no tomorrow. Not only...

Pulled An All-nighter? 15 Ways To Survive On Less Sleep

Completely frazzled from the night before? Struggling to keep your eyes closed but no matchsticks to hand? Not sure how you're going to make it through the day? Don't panic. Despite...

Energy, Weight Loss and Brain Power: 10 Essential Health Benefits Of Iron

If you're feeling tired, winded and out of sorts you could be deficient in iron. This element is essential to our health in SO many different ways. So if you have NO explanations...

Quit Smoking Timeline: The Health Benefits Of A Smoke-free Life

Winding down and relaxing without a cigarette may seem like a totally unrealistic goal to begin with but once you battle through the nicotine cravings and frustration, you'll...

25 Reasons You're Feeling Tired All The Time

Sick of feeling so sluggish and sleepy all the time you're almost dropping off at your desk, but not sure what to do about it? We all love our beds, but life has a way of throwing...

Good Bacteria? 11 Health Benefits of Adding Probiotics To Your Diet

Not all bacteria is bad for your health. In fact, the benefits of probiotics can only do your body good. ​From bloat-busting powers, to reducing your cholesterol to achieving flawless...

Whiter Teeth And Radiant Skin? The Health And Beauty Benefits of Clay

Clay is not just for making pretty pottery people! Its external benefits can help clean, brighten, tighten and exfoliate your skin, all while internally helping to ward off ailments...

SPF Diet: 10 Foods To Protect Your Skin From The Sun

Did you know that slathering yourself in suncream isn't the only way to protect your skin from sun damage? Something we all tend to forget is that we can naturally boost our skin's...

10 Things You ACTUALLY Need To Know About Vitamin D

Vitamin D is the sunshine vit that we just can't get enough of. Literally. It just isn't sunny enough in the UK and unsurprisingly over 50 per cent of Britons are deficient in...

More Than Just A Pong! All You Need To Know About The Amazing Benefits Of Garlic

Garlic, the underrated health hero better known to flavour dishes (and blamed for its bad breath tendencies) is our latest obsession. With infection fighting power, immune boosting...

27 Habits Every Girl Should Pick Up In Her Twenties

Your twenties are the perfect decade to set yourself some good habits that'll last a lifetime. Here are the rules for a happier, healthier forever. 1. Stand Up Straight Want a...

The Most Nutritious Superfood On Earth? 12 Amazing Health Benefits Of Spirulina

Clearly the Aztecs knew a thing or two about superfoods! This blue-green algae has been a vital source of health for centuries and for good reason. A spoonful of powder will have...

Monday To Friday Health Hacks: 17 Easy Ways To Make Your Days A Whole Lot Healthier

Want to be super heathy but can't find the time to prep your lunch or to go to that Tabata class? Making big changes to your lifestyle is no easy feat, but it's amazing what a...

The Truth About Lady Bits: 20 Facts You Might Not Know About Your Vagina

Your vagina is pretty damn amazing - it has the power to give birth, self-clean and keep you and your partner pretty happy (endorphins anyone?). But there's still a fair few facts...

Make Your Morning Commute Count: Stimulate Your Brain Before Work

The commute to work can be a struggle, especially if you're pressed up against the doors of the train, dodging people's sneezes or sitting in never-ending traffic. It's easy to...

The Best Ways To Add Fibre Into Your Diet

One nutrient that is totally underrated - and under-consumed - is fibre. A look at your diet may reveal that you're not eating the recommended amount of 25 grams per day. Fibre...

8 Ways To Stop Stressing and Bust Burnout

Crazy? Busy? Insane? Ridiculous? These words sum up your general wellbeing right now? Join the club. It seems stress has become a badge of honor in our world. But stress isn't cool...

Oil Pulling: What It Is And Why You HAVE To Try It

Want white teeth, gorgeous gums and one seriously healthy body? Swilling oil for 20 minutes a day could get you just that. Yes, it sounds awful and most of you won't have ever...

Can't Stop Lighting Up? How To Quit Social Smoking Once And For All

If you're a part-time puffer who can't resist lighting up when you're out, it's time to face up to your social-smoking habits. We're all aware of the dangers (cigarette packs...

Is Snoring Ruining Your Relationship? 10 Ways To Stop Him Snoring For Good

Are you tugging and rolling in bed? Putting a pillow over your head? Sleeping in separate beds? There’s no doubt that loud, hoarse breathing while you’re trying to sleep is anything...

National Eating Disorder Awareness Week: Support The Cause

It’s Eating Disorder Awareness Week, so now more than ever, we all need to know the facts about this health problem that affects millions. Every eating disorder is should be taken...

Crazy Sex, More Energy & A Healthy Heart: 10 Amazing Benefits Of Chocolate

Got an out-of-control addiction to chocolate? There's no need to beat yourself up. Especially when it is National Chocolate Week! Not when your habit can actually be good for you...

Chocolate Or Your Boyfriend: Which One Will You Love For Longer?

Boyfriend just dumped you? Your other half being a pain? Feeling a bit lonely and out of control? There’s only one thing better than love. Chocolate. Gooey, rich, decadent chocolate...

The Amazing Health Benefits of Manuka Honey

Anything as delicious as honey has gotta be bad for your health right? Not Manuka honey! It has powerful anti-viral, anti-septic and gut controlling properties which means that...

On Your Marks, Get Set, Go! Training Tips For Your First Half Marathon

Have you decided to take the plunge and train for your first half marathon? We salute you for bucking up the courage and signing up, because once you're in gals, there's no turning...

7 Ways to keep your heart healthy and happy

Your heart is one impressive organ pumping 2,000 gallons of blood per day. As women age, we are far more likely to develop heart disease than breast cancer (3 times more likely...

Look Younger, Lose Weight & Relax: The 12 Surprising Health Benefits Of Green Tea

We’re guessing that if you’re reading this, you’ve heard about the ‘magical’ powers of green tea to transform your latte-ridden behind into a detoxified temple, right? Right....

5 Ways To Gain More Confidence

Self-confidence varies from one person to another. While some have no problem glowing with confidence no matter what they're wearing or what they're doing, others struggle to...

How tired are you? Suffering with sleeping problems

How much sleep did you get last night? Five hours? Six hours? Or were you one of the few lucky ones who got a full eight? Most of us can’t remember the last time we had an uninter...

10 Things Every Contact Lens Wearer Should Know

What’s the most important but most overlooked part of our bodies? Yep it’s our eyes. But seeing as there are around 3.7 million contact lens wearers in the UK alone, you’d think...

Massage therapy benefits

As the name suggests, massage therapy is a practice that includes several massage techniques, allowing muscles to relax, as well as encouraging relaxation for both body and mind...

HPV home kits for cervical cancer: TAMPAP launch

Urgh smear tests. We shudder at the thought. But what if you could detect whether you were at risk of developing cervical cancer from the comfort of your own home? Sounds interesting...

Digestion

Digestion is so much more than just a simple tube that filters our food and feeds our bodies. Check out how digestion works and how to improve digestive health. Digestion | How...

A women's anti-perspirant and deodorant that works!

We've tried all sorts of women's anti-perspirants and deodorants at SoFeminine but still those pesky sweat patches threaten to ruin our lovely summer outfits. Sometimes you have...

How to treat mouth ulcers

Ouch, mouth ulcers are the worst. Nasty painful little blights on the inside of your mouth which ache and irritate. How to treat mouth ulcers The appear at the worst possible...

How to deal with your period

Most of us can remember where we were when we got our first period. It’s one of those life-changing moments. And then it turns into one of those month-changing moments....

How to keep your cool

Trouble at work? Nosy neighbour? It’s not always easy to keep your cool under these and many other circumstances. Here’s some advice to apply every day to help you develop a zen...

Hyperactivity

Are you one of those people who never stops and is everywhere at once? If there's a party to organise, you're game. Brainstorming session at work? You produce 1001 ideas per minute...

Psychophany (voice therapy)

Psychophony or voice therapy is something anyone can undergo to understand yourself better and even change the way you react to situations. The origins of psychophony Marie Louise...

How to handle aggression

It’s not always easy to stay calm in a tailback or neverending queue without losing your cool. We encounter stressful situations every day, though, so instead of doing a Naomi...

Learning to be patient

Patience is a virtue, but is it one of your strengths? Do you get irritated by long queues, lateness or slowness? Learning patience is useful and teaches you to live more serenely...

How to get rid of guilt

Guilt remains a central topic of psychoanalysis. We all feel it at one moment or another, at different levels. Why? Can it be escaped? How do you feel the weight of guilt? Here...

How to be less selfish

Everyone agrees that selfishness is not a good characteristic and that we should think about other people. Before trying to fix it, first we should understand where selfishness...

The benefits of laughter

We often say after a laughing fit that it does us good to laugh, but why? What is laughter? A good joke, comedy, mishap...it doesn’t take much for us to burst out laughing. When...

True friendship

You may have a total of 103 friends on Facebook, but can you really say that you have 103 true friends? Probably not. Among those workmates, cousins, holiday acquaintances, old...

The spa

Head to the spa for relaxation, comfort and wellbeing all under one roof! Here's our guide to the spa. Head to the spa for relaxation, comfort and wellbeing all under one roof...

Choosing a gym

Joining a gym is a huge investment as well as a long-term commitment, so don't make your decision lightly: shop around to find the right place for you. Pop into gyms and fitness...

Sports injuries

Ever struggled to climb the stairs after a session at the gym, suffered from pulled muscles, cramp, tendonitis or a painful stitch? No pain, no gain? These are the body's natural...

Stretching

Stretching is a gentle form of exercise which helps flexibility and strengthens the whole body, delaying the effects of ageing and bringing about wellbeing and relaxation. Stretching...

Gentle exercise

Gentle forms of exercises have been in vogue for a few years now and have changed the way we think about exercise. Unlike pounding the pavements, gentle forms of exercise come...

10 minutes' exercise a day

The golden rule for a firm bod is regular exercise. You don't have to spend hours working out: 10 minutes a day is all it takes! A 10-minute workout is easy to fit into your day...

Dysmorphophobia

It's normal to have little hang ups, but when these become an obsession it can turn into a condition called dysmorphophobia. It describes a conviction that the sufferer is ugly...

How to dissolve conflict

We can't agree with everyone about everything, and even if conflict isn't exactly pleasant, we shouldn't avoid all conflict. Here’s our advice and solutions on managing differences...

When to forgive

Betrayal, humiliation, violence and many other causes of suffering seem unforgivable, even when they're caused by people you love. However, experts tell us we need to know how...

Addiction

Tobacco, food, love, shopping, the internet...we all have our weaknesses. But for some people these can turn into real addictions, and the pleasure gained from them gives way...

Slips of the tongue

We take a closer look at slips of the tongue and what, if anything, they may reveal. A revealing slip of the tongue? When we say one word instead of another, we're said to reveal...