Despite the fun of the summer holiday period, the festive season can also be a stressful time of year and one during which we often eat more, increase our alcohol intake, exercise less, gain weight, and simply feel overwhelmed and unwell. Overindulgence is a common problem, so here are some tips to avoid feeling like […]
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How to Survive the Festive Season: Hangovers
The festive season is often a time of celebrations and social gatherings. These happy events are sometimes followed by the less than enjoyable experience of the dreaded hangover. Hangovers can result from drinking too much alcohol. What are some common symptoms? These can include headache, fatigue, sensitivity to light and sound, redness of the eyes, […]
How to Survive the Festive Season: Jet Lag
As the holiday season approaches many people choose air travel to reach their destinations. The main advantage is a faster journey than would not be possible by train, car, bus, or boat. However, a disadvantage often experienced is jet lag. Jet lag occurs when we travel across different time zones in one journey, and our […]
Interview with Acupuncturist & Herbalist Daria
We recently sat down for an interview with our new Acupuncturists, Daria. Have a read to find out more about her and what got her into Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Tell us what made you study TCM? I was lucky enough to grow up in an environment where health and wellbeing were top priority, instilling […]
