(Photo by Mikhail Nilov from Pexels) This week I was given the opportunity to try a distance healing Reiki session. With the tension and anxiety of the past 12 months hanging over me, it seemed like a good opportunity to reflect on my ‘energy’ and experiment with this healing practice. With promises of stress reduction and relaxation what […]
Think healthy
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.
Working from Home (WFH)?
(Photo by Ekaterina Bolovtsova from Pexels) With the ‘roadmap’ to releasing lockdown in the UK now in place, attention in workplaces across the country is turning to the return to the office. This is something that I know has generated mixed feelings. While some people are desperate to get back behind their desks, others are less keen to […]
Favourite quotes to celebrate amazing mothers
Sometimes there are no words to express how we feel about our mums, but there are some fantastic quotes out there which do a great job. We’ve rounded up some of our favourites. You will teach them to fly, But they will not fly your flight. You will teach them to dream, But they will […]
TRIED & TESTED // Refocus Bands
Recently, I was sent Refocus Bands to review and I have to say, it is my favourite gift that I have received during lockdown. Refocus Bands are just that, they are bands that you wear, that help you to refocus your thoughts. You focus and prioritise the printed words, such as ‘You Matter’. Such a […]
BOOK REVIEW // This One Wild and Precious Life
This week HLL reviewer Lisa has been reading This One Wild and Precious Life by Sarah Wilson. Sarah is a former journalist and TV presenter, author and activist. She wrote the New York Times bestsellers I Quit Sugar and First, We Make the Beast Beautiful. In her latest book, Sarah journeys through the complexities of climate change, coronvirus, racial inequalities. […]
Finding an antidote to the January Blues
It’s January. We are back in lockdown. And it’s freezing. If you are anything like me, you will be feeling at a bit of a low ebb (to say the least). If the bombardment of inspirational messages are making you want to hibernate/cry/drink a bottle of wine, then you are not alone. It’s easy to […]
WE WENT // Kensington MediSpa
Kensington MediSpa is a boutique clinic based within the Royal Garden Hotel, located a 6-minute walk from High Street Kensington station. The spa offers a wide range of bespoke treatments including, facials, waxing, massages, body scrubs and wraps. Whether you are wanting to improve your complexion, boost circulation and loosen tight muscles or simply want […]
World Diabetes Day, 14 November 2020
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. […]
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 […]