Organic tampons: what you need to knowYou see organic products everywhere. Deodorant, skin care, tampons. But should you take a closer look just because it’s on the shelf? Are...
Spotlight on acupuncture: what you need to knowAcupuncture is one of those therapies that you’ve probably heard of. It’s a popular complementary therapy to treat infertility, pain, and...
What you should know about PCOSSeptember is PCOS awareness month. Yes, we agree – there are more awareness days, weeks and months nowadays than you’ve probably had hot...
Building strong immunity in your children: what you need to knowThe first 1000 days of a child’s life are widely-recognised as the most significant in shaping many aspects of a child’s future,...
Intuitive exercise: lose the focus on weight lossWould you exercise if it had no impact on how your body looks? Most of us will have associated exercise with weight loss at one point or...
An expert's 5 tips to improve your mental healthIt's Mental Health Awareness Week, run by the Mental Health Foundation. Their work is brilliant, and this awareness week is hugely...
Hypothyroidism: what it means and what to do if you think you might have itHypothyroidism is a condition in which your thyroid, the small, butterfly-shaped endocrine gland in your neck, doesn’t produce enough...
Should I take vitamin D?Vitamin D is often touted as being an important supplement to take. It’s needed to regulate absorption of calcium and phosphorous in the...
What you need to know about dry brushingDry brushing has become somewhat of a well-being / self-care fad in recent years, but in fact has long been recognised as an easy and...
Spotlight on homeopathy: what you need to knowWhat is it? Homeopathy is an alternative therapy and a natural form of medicine that has been used for over 200 years to treat both acute...
Exercises to help you run betterDo you run long distance regularly? Or do you go for a short run to the end of your road every now and then? Or somewhere in between? No...
What 'well-being' really meansWell-being is defined as “the state of feeling healthy and happy”. Consistently good mental, physical and emotional health. And it’s...
4 benefits of work breaksHave you ever returned from a break, only to suddenly find the solution to that problem you'd been poring over for ages? You'll already...
6 ways to manage anxiety during self-isolationThe current situation is daunting to most, and new to all. It's ok to feel anxious, but know that even though you must stay at home away...
Covid-19The swift spread of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) around the world is certainly capturing the media’s attention, and judging by empty...
How stress affects us and how to increase resilience to itWe're thrilled to have Dr Ranulf Crooke write for the Health Lib. He's one of the Cotswold's most prominent physicians, and specialises...
What's going on when you're hungover?Party season is now behind us. Many of us will have consumed a tipple or two, and some of us will have had a hangover. Alcohol is a very...
How to put an end to your I.B.S.You regularly feel bloated, maybe a little self-conscious, you experience pain and have irregular bowel movements. If you’ve visited your...