3 AMAZING SUPERFOODS YOU WON’T KNOW ABOUT BUT SHOULD 

Getting superfoods into your diet

Today, I’m welcoming guest contributor Kash Atwal to share 3 amazing superfoods you might not have heard of yet, but are super beneficial (that’s what makes them a superfood – am I right!).  Over to you Kash… The chances are that you haven’t heard of Ashwagandha, Griffonia Seed and Yuzu. They’re superfoods, and it is […]

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Happy Feet: Why Your Shoes Are Key to Good Health

Today, I’m welcoming guest contributor Christophe Champs to discuss how shoes can affect your health and best practices for choosing the right shoes for you.  Christophe is a consultant in Podiatry and Biomechanics and the founder of PODO Clinic and Workshop. Over to you, Christophe… If you have foot pain, back pain, neck pain, or […]

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A 5-Step Healthy Eye Care Routine to Help Relieve Dry Eyes

AD | Sponsored post.  All words & opinions expressed within are my own.  Read my disclaimer for further details Millions of us, I imagine, have a skincare routine of some sort.  We understand the importance of caring for our skin and take action daily.  But can the same be said when it comes to our […]

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5 Compelling Reasons to Eat More Seasonal Ingredients

Today, I am delighted to welcome our guest writer, Toby Geneen. Toby is co-founder and co-head chef of Kindling Restaurant in Brighton. Over to you, Toby… Call me romantic but I’ve rather fallen in love with the ebb and flow of British produce. Getting excited to taste the first forced rhubarb and awaiting the moment […]

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Why Walking is Underrated and 8 Ways to Make It Much More Fun

Walking: the vanilla activity of the exercise world. As physical activities go, it’s a bit meh, isn’t it? When my kids tell me they’re ‘bored’, I know I need to suit up in riot gear before suggesting heading out for a walk. Walking doesn’t stoke the fires, does it?   Recently, walking has become a pivotal part […]

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Understanding CBD: A Helpful Buyer’s Guide

Stressed, aching & fed-up – 3 words my friend Claire used to describe her feelings recently. Obviously, my heart went out to her; no one ever wants to feel that way.  So we discussed what might help.  That’s when Claire mentioned she was considering using CBD.   In the last few years, there’s been a rapidly growing trend […]

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5 Smart Ways to Keep Safe Whilst Out Running

Running is my exercise of choice. More than anything, I find it great for my mental health, so I’m always determined to keep up the habit whatever the time of year.   In the winter months, this throws up some safety concerns for me. With it getting darker earlier, I feel more nervous to head out […]

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Getting fit for my forties: A 40 day fitness challenge

Yesterday marked exactly 40 days until my 40th birthday.  Time does fly!  It feels only a short time ago I turned 30 – no doubt exaggerated by the fact I’ve claimed to be 31 for the last 9 years (which is restrained of me considering my ‘spirit’ age is still largely grounded in my 20’s) […]

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How to make yourself exercise (even when you don’t want to)

It wasn’t until my thirties that I started to exercise regularly.  Being honest, I’ve never totally managed to fall in love with exercise, well, not the actual ‘act’ of exercising. Exercise is something I rarely want to do. I just know that it’s good for me – really good for me – which is why […]

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31 Days For Wellness Challenge

Hello, my name is Alex and I’ve become unfit.  It’s upsetting to admit that, I’m very pro-exercise.  I could give excuses (some valid, some questionable) but ultimately I didn’t prioritise my health as I should.   It would be fair to say I’ve been negatively affected by this in a few ways.  It’s hurt my […]

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Staying Sun Savvy: A Guide to Sunscreen & SPF

Wear sunscreen. It’s such a blanket statement, isn’t it? On first appearances, it sounds quite straightforward but if we were required to drill down into the specifics, how many of us really know the ins and outs when it comes to keeping ourselves sun-safe?  With around 86% of melanoma cases in the UK reported as […]

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Is it time to adopt a plant-based lifestyle? Plant-based living explained

Recently I attended the Plant-Powered Expo in London, an event designed to highlight the benefits of adopting a plant-based lifestyle.  Although I don’t currently follow a plant-based or vegan (yes there is a difference) lifestyle, I attended because I was curious.  Plant-based living or veganism – in the past few years – has really entered my consciousness & (in […]

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Wellness Retreats: Holidays to improve your well-being

Now we all know holidays have the capacity to make us happier, which is why we take them.  But were you aware there’s a type of holiday out there which offers to improve our well-being on a much deeper level?  Well, there is!  There are wonderful well-being focused holidays more commonly known as wellness retreats… […]

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5 ways to maintain your wellness this Autumn.

Ahh Autumn! Get ready to snuggle up in a chunky knit & reacquaint yourself with the heating dial. It’s the time of year where we often start to take our foot off the accelerator.  As the nights draw in, so do we.  And whilst it can be great to turn the dial to slow for […]

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Food freedom & self-acceptance: A guest post by Charlotte Smith MBPsS

Today I’m welcoming fellow blogger Charlotte Smith MBPsS to Living.Pretty.Happy to share her experience & thoughts on a new approach to diet and it’s impact on self-acceptance…   What do you see when you look in the mirror? Are your first thoughts positive or negative?  Do you compare yourself to those you see in magazines or on […]

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