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SEP Jordan is a social enterprise dedicated to sourcing ethical hand embroidered keffiyeh and cashmere scarves. Each piece is completely ethical and constructed by one of the hundreds of refugee women SEP Jordan has employed. Founded in 2013 by Italian, Roberta Ventura, a former banker turned social entrepreneur, SEP Jordan is a fusion of Italian style with the best Middle Eastern craftsmanship. Today, 525 embroidery artists work with SEP in Jordan, creating hand-embroidered home accessories;...

New research has revealed that running with a canine companion is a great remedy for bad moods. The research, from the University of Chichester, set out to examine whether runners had an enhanced physical and emotional experience when accompanied by their dog. Partnering with grain free pet food brand, Canagan, the study found that exercising with a dog can actually enhance this effect, leaving us with significantly greater feelings of stamina and most of all vigour, compared to going it...

The Natural Lifestyle Product Awards are back for 2019! We need you, our readers to tell us who gets your vote.  Here at Natural Lifestyle, we're huge advocates for all things natural health and those products that help to support you and your family achieve your wellness goals. It may be a supplement that keeps your immune system strong, it may be an organic moisturiser that has helped ease your problem skin, or it may be an eco-friendly cleaning product that helps you achieve your green...

A new report has suggested that women across the world are being misled by greenwashing claims made by the menstrual products industry. Research published by Greenpeace Laboratories revealed that tampon applicators sold as 'plant-based plastic' are in fact polyethylene, which is the same material that plastic bottles, toothbrushes and normal oil-based tampon applicators are made from. Tampon applicators sold by eight brands were tested. Five were marketed as ordinary (oil-based) plastic and...

A leading coach is helping the nation to increase their feelings of self-esteem. Tristan Lee, known as the Gorgeousness Coach, points out that while as humans, we are usually very good at supporting our colleagues, friends and family in times of need, more often than not we don't value or loves ourselves as much as we should and the advice we give to others we don't freely administer to ourselves. Tristan has offered a range of tips to help you raise your self-esteem, including: Be honest with...

New research has revealed the effect stress is having on our brain health. Potter's Herbals has found that nearly all of us - 92 per cent - suffer from stress. In addition, a third of people admitted simply saying they are fine when really, they are overwhelmed by stress. Furthermore, the survey of more than 1,100 adults across the UK revealed that more than half of people suffer in silence, seeking no effective help to tackle or reduce their stress burden. Mental health issues were clearly...

The colder weather means our regular nutrition and exercise regime may need adapting to cope with the elements. Here, nutritionist and yoga teacher, Mays Al-Ali, of Healthy Mays, offers advice on how to transition into the colder weather. Utilising her experience with Eastern practices combined with her knowledge of the modern world, Mays understands that our bodies react differently throughout the seasons and encourages nutrition clients to take extra care during this time. She suggests:...

A leading chef is doing his bit to help educate us all on how to cook more sustainably. Silo is the world's first zero waste restaurant, initially situated in Brighton but now located in Hackney, London, and its innovative founder, Douglas McMaster, is now helping us all be more conscious in our cooking with his new book, Silo: The Zero Waste Blueprint. At the restaurant, the team mills their own flour, brews their own beer, sources wonky and off-grid plant food, and composts their own waste....

Losing weight should not be about losing out, a leading health expert has advised. Dr Michael Mosley has pointed out that meals should satisfy, and that successful weight loss is all about feeling fuller for longer. Dr Mosley, who has created the new digital programme, The Fast 800, has explained that feeling hungry is one of the most powerful stressors that exists, making it easy to see why so many people don't make it past the first few weeks on a diet. To help you stay on track, Dr Mosley...

Experts from the Oral Health Foundation have warned of the dangers of drinking excess sugary drinks in light of a new study. Described as startling new research, it has revealed a link between consuming sugary drinks and an increased risk of death from all causes. The study, published in JAMA Internal Medicine, involved over 450,000 people across Europe and showed that those who had two or more soft drinks a day were more at risk of dying from heart disease, bowel disease and strokes. Dr Nigel...

Yoga has been in existence for centuries and, with its many benefits to health and wellbeing, it could be the new activity for you to try. Here, Steven Virtue, Fitness Experience Manager at health club, Total Fitness, explains the reasons you could take it up. Release tension: Yoga offers a huge array of stretches to improve mobility and release tension throughout the body. Regular stretching improves flexibility which, in turn, reduces the chances of overuse injuries and injury through...

New research has revealed that getting out in the garden is beneficial for wellbeing and relaxation. According to the Happiness Study, by gardening tool brand Fiskars, almost 90 per cent of gardeners surveyed believe that gardening improves their wellbeing more than yoga, and 80 per cent consider tending to their garden to be better for them than meditation. In addition, 80 per cent of garden enthusiasts said that gardening relieves their feelings of stress and anxiety, and 90 per cent also...

A new poll has revealed that more than three quarters of dermatologists  believe sunbeds should be banned in the UK. In the study from the British Skin Foundation, 77 per cent of dermatologists agree that sunbeds should be banned altogether in the UK, while 91 per cent agree that tanning salons contribute significantly to the rates of skin cancer in the UK and the age at which people are legally allowed to use sunbeds should be increased from 18 to 21. British Skin Foundation spokesperson,...

Every woman is different and their experience of the menopause varies but for many, it can be a difficult transition. And that is where Tristan Lee, The Gorgeousness Coach, can help as he offers his tips to sail through the menopause, while feeling marvellous and continuing to look gorgeous. Inside: A woman's body has different nutritional needs over its lifetime and what a woman needs during the menopause will differ from her teenage years, pregnancy or even old age. During the menopause,...

We hear so much these days about what we should and shouldn't eat, what the latest wonder food is, and how or when we should be eating, that it can be hard to know what is right. And that's why leading Nutritionist, Lily Soutter, has sorted fact from fiction around some of the common food myths. Myth 1 - Don't eat egg yolks: "Egg yolks are high in cholesterol, which is why there is a common misconception that they raise blood cholesterol. However, research has shown that a modest intake of...

Camilla Knowles, skin positivity champion,  health coach and author of the book, The Beauty of Eczema, has shared her top tips to looking after your skin this summer, and whenever travelling long distances, to make sure your skin and body remain in the best possible health. Hydrate Humidity and moisture levels are significantly reduced while on a plane so to keep your body in its natural state, it's important to drink water every hour, protecting skin from drying out. Sometimes adding extra...

The idea of working out at the end of a long day, or when you are feeling fatigued and stressed, can often be the reason you don't do anything - and you aren't alone. So common is lack of energy that experts at natural health brand, BetterYou, have debunked some of the most common energy myths. New Product Development Executive, Keeley Berry, pinpointed how you can up your energy to get the most from an active lifestyle. Myth one: Caffeine is king Caffeine is a popular choice for a quick...

The warmer weather might be on the way but summer can still bring with it dwindling energy levels. To help keep you feeling energised, international sprinter, Sam Millers, discusses healthy ways to sustain your energy levels. He suggested: Sleep - a good night's sleep lays the foundations for an energy-filled day. Seven to nine hours of sleep per night is recommended for adults and I'd suggest sticking to a sleep schedule to help your body establish a sleep/wake cycle. The soothing fragrance...