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How much black seed oil to take and when to take it

Our use of black seed oil extends back into distant history. It is said that Cleopatra used it to take care of her silky tresses, while followers of the Egyptian boy Pharaoh Tutankhamun made sure that it accompanied him into the afterlife. If you’ve decided to try it for yourself, let’s look at how much black seed oil to take and when to take it during the day.

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Best foods for eye health

Our eyes are the windows to our soul, the saying goes. Yet we so often take our eye health for granted. Unlike skincare or body care, which we include in our routines as a matter of course, few of us take steps to protect our eyes. Luckily, a few small swaps in your diet can help you keep your eyes healthy. Here are the best foods for eye health.

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How to start exercising, with Yanar Alkayat

We all know that exercise is good for us, helping to maintain our mental and physical health. Around this time of year, many people set new year’s resolutions promising themselves that they’ll start a punishing new fitness regime, often with the goal of losing weight. But this year, let’s think differently and be kind to ourselves. We caught up with health and fitness content editor, weightlifter and yoga therapy student Yanar Alkayat to get her advice on how to start exercising this January.

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Veganuary 2020 tips with Lauren Lovatt

Are you going vegan this Veganuary? If you’re thinking of giving a plant-based diet a go, you’ll be making a positive choice for your health and for the environment. However, giving up meat and dairy can be tricky at times. That’s why we caught up with talented plant-based chef Lauren Lovatt to ask her the most common questions that new vegans ask when making the transition.

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11 easy vegan recipes for Veganuary

Doing Veganuary this year? We've got a host of easy vegan recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacking to keep you feeling motivated, energised and glowing with health!

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Setting resolutions for a happy and healthy new year

Welcome to 2021! As we wind down from the excitement of Christmas and the New Year, January is often a time we use to refocus and set intentions for the coming year. While setting new year’s resolutions can be a great way to start the new year with a positive attitude, it can also cause us to put pressure on ourselves. Luckily, transformation coach Natalia is on hand to tell us how to set goals for a healthy new year.

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What are beta-glucans?

Beta-glucans, β-glucans, Beta-d-glucans, polysaccharides… typing these into a search engine can lead you down a rabbit hole of scientific jargon. Luckily, behind all the technical terms, beta-glucans are not too complicated, and may have benefits for your health. Let’s take a refreshingly simple look at what they are, and why they might make a great addition to your diet.

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The Erbology guide to medicinal mushrooms

Reishi, cordyceps, lion’s mane, chaga… these exotic names belong to medicinal mushrooms which have been used for thousands of years in traditional Chinese medicine.

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Turkey tail benefits for your health

Fanning out in delicate wings, the Turkey Tail mushroom has a beautiful multi-toned cap which is more than worthy of its name. It’s also one of the best known medicinal mushrooms, alongside reishi, cordyceps and lion’s mane. Adherents of Traditional Chinese Medicine have been using it for over 2,000 years, and closely associate it with replenishing your Qi, or life essence. But what is the scientific evidence for turkey tail benefits?

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Cordyceps benefits: Himalayan gold

Found in the highlands of Tibet, India, Nepal, and the Sichuan, Yunnan and Qinghai provinces of China, cordyceps is a medicinal fungus with a fascinating life cycle. Traditional Chinese medicine has made use of this mysterious mushroom for thousands of years to nourish both yin and yang, while in the West cordyceps is now becoming more and more popular as a health food. Let’s take a look at what traditional wisdom and modern science have to say about cordyceps benefits for your health.

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