Jo Starkey The COVID pandemic led many places to not stock magazines for fear of infection, and it’s now rare to find magazines in doctor or dental surgeries. This is likely a good thing. Because most magazines have ‘medical advice’ that isn’t (writers are rarely trained, nor are astrologers telling you what to do according…
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where to find sustainable sodas
Rather than keep supporting the major cola and other soft drink brands, support homegrown artisans that use natural ingredients and real sugar to sell delicious sodas in zero-waste packaging. Perfect for hot summer days. Fentimans (Northumberland) makes botanically-brewed drinks in glass bottles or cans. Often sold in pubs, most contains a little ginger. The company also…
how to reduce the plastic water mountain
S’wheat Bottle We all need water to survive, keep cool, remove waste and help our joints, brain and eyes. You can get ‘extra water’ from raw fruits and vegetables, plant milks, fresh juice and herb tea. But the average person needs around 1.2 litres of water a day (more for athletes, hot weather, some medical…
tips to help you sleep (naturally)
Lucy Pittaway Let’s get information from the experts at America’s Johns Hopkins Center for Sleep. The medical doctor there Charlene Gamaldo says the following is proven to help. Although we often associate going to sleep being helped by taking valerian tea etc, there is no hard evidence that they help. The best solutions to beat…
plant-based omega 3 supplements
Nothing Fishy is a brand of omega 3 supplements that use algae, rather than fish. Sold in easy-to-recycle packaging, unlike fish that is often exposed to chemicals, the algae is from tanks for the purest results. And of course is much kinder to fish! Always check with your GP before taking supplements (especially with vitamin…