The 14th of November is World Diabetes Day. In fact, November is Diabetes Awareness Month. At Healthy Living London, we have a lot of incredible writers, each with their own health journey. It just so happened that I am one of them and I have been living with Type 1 Diabetes for over 15 years. […]
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It's hard work to be healthy, especially if you're a busy Londoner under a lot of stress. Looking after your mental health and well-being is crucial to staying happy and balanced in life. Healthy Living London offers advice and reviews on doing just that.
Environmenstrual Week, 19-25 October, 2020
This week, to shine a light on the environmental impact of menstruation, we are excited to feature an article by Environmenstrual Ambassador, Cecilia Allon and Yoga Therapist, Uma Dinsmore-Tuli. The Environmenstrual campaign is driven by the Women’s Environmental Network (Wen). Wen fights global problems around gender, health and the environment. On this issue, their vision […]
Book Review: Be Honest Journal
How honest are you? I’m not talking about the little white lies we all tell from time to time. But rather how honest we are with ourselves?Perhaps you have dreams or desires you’re not sure how to express. Or maybe you avoid confrontation and would like to be truer to your inner feelings. Being true […]
TRIED & TESTED // : RAWE Sugar Co Wax Melts
This little package of luxuary from RAWE Sugar Co. could not have arrived at a better time as I hunker down in my tiny flat with my husband and our dog on the instruction of the Government. My biggest concern right now isn’t whether or not my husband and I will have moments of tension. […]
How to Keep Your Health Up During Self-Isolation
Self-isolation can be mentally taxing and very challenging for a lot of us. Being in the same space for a long period of time does not do any good to anyone, really. Unusual set-up and unusual regimen, plus a lot of stress about the whole Covid-19 situation can make a big dent to your health. […]
BOOK REVIEW: Blissful Wedding Planning: Becoming a Stoic Bride, by Chris Piercy
Blissful Wedding Planning: how to become a stoic bride
Maternal mental health issues
Mental health problems can develop at any time during and after pregnancy – the ‘perinatal period’. While some statistics show you may be more susceptible to a condition if you have suffered from mental health problems before, it can happen to anyone. The warning signs can be tricky to spot and the condition can come […]
The Top 5 Devastating Impacts of Heartbreak on your Body and finding your ideal partner
T“It actually feels like a real physical pain in my chest… I’m in agony and I can’t do anything apart from cry. I don’t think I will ever feel happy again” sobbed Hannah, a new client on my clinic sofa last week. Her boyfriend of three years had announced over dinner that he had fallen […]
BOOK REVIEW: Eat it Anyway – Fight the food fads, beat anxiety and eat in peace
After all of the indulgences of the Christmas period, January tends to bring forth a sea of good resolutions to move more, eat less and generally try to undo a month of mince pie and mulled wine-fuelled decadence. Riding on the back of this wave of good resolve are a shoal of new books, filled […]
5 Self Care Strategies to manage Stress in the festive season
This is my most favourite time of the year. In addition to mince pies and panettone, I love the fact that the year’s coming to an end and a new fresh year is upon is. I love spending time with people I haven’t seen all year, going to parties and especially this year, showing my […]