Our very own Group Sales Manager Natalie Howlett was lucky enough to be invited along to visit the popular Sheaf Street Health Store in Daventry, Northamptonshire. Founded in 2016 by husband and wife team Shaun and Cheryl, Shaun is well-known in the Daventry area for his passion for triathlon and Cheryl has 30+ years experience in the natural products sector, having launched Viridian Nutrition in December 1999 – she knows her stuff. Sheaf Street Health Store is a specialist independent health...

Many of us spend quite some time in our workout gear, so new research revealing 76 per cent of women find it can be sexist should be a cause for concern. Furthermore, some 18 per cent of women admit to feeling objectified when wearing sportswear, while there is also a discrepancy in the cost, with the research, by www.golfsupport.com, revealing that there has been a 53 per cent increase in the average price of gym wear for women compared to men. However, it seems women enjoy wearing their...

Whether a professional athlete or a weekend warrior, sports injuries can really get in the way of your fitness routine. Sports injuries most often affect the soft tissues associated with proper functioning of the joints and general movement, including muscles, tendons, ligaments and cartilage and can include sprains, strains, dislocation or partial dislocation (subluxation), torn ligaments or tendons, bone fractures and repetitive stress injuries. The most common cause of sports injuries is a...

With women currently found to be walking 1,000 steps a day less than men, experts have offered some tips on getting your strides up. A study using smartphone ‘accelerometers,’ a sensor that automatically records stepping motions, found that women manage 4,908 steps on average a day, compared to men who rack up 5,982. Nutritionist, Cassandra Barns, suggested having a walking meeting, taking it out of the boardroom and into the fresh air. Not only will this get you moving, but the fresh air and...

If you try to adopt mindfulness, then a forthcoming new event coming to the UK may be the thing for you. The world’s only Mindful Triathlon is to make its debut in the UK on September 23, brought to you by Wanderlust 108. Being held at London’s Victoria Park, Wanderlust’s signature triathlon, which is produced in partnership with adidas, attracts thousands for a 5km run (or walk), an outdoor 90-minute yoga class, and a guided meditation. Mindful triathletes will also enjoy live music and DJs,...

We know that walking is wonderful for our health and fitness but did you know that it can help to take your worries away? Whether you believe in the power of walking 10,000 steps a day or whether you find it a meaningless fitness goal, a recent survey has found there could be a positive case for notching up 10,900 steps. The survey found that people who completed an average of 10,900 steps a day were less likely to take their work worries home with them (than those walking less than 7,000)...

It seems we are a nation that just loves to get social when it comes to our exercise activities. Some two thirds of us are actively using social media while working out, with 29 per cent confessing to checking in on Facebook while at the gym, and 23 per cent saying they upload pictures to Instagram or Snapchat during a workout. When quizzed by personal trainer provider, beabetteryou.com, on the reasons for doing so, 18 per cent of respondents say they feel they needed to post evidence of their...

Various factors can affect how sharp our brain is, and how strong our memory is, but there are things you can do to support this. Dr Marilyn Glenville, the UK’s leading Nutritonist and author of Natural Solutions for Dementia and Alzheimer’s, has offered her advice on keeping the brain strong. She advised: “Meditation can not only help relieve stress, but also improve brain function. In one study, participants were asked to practice a guided meditation for 15 to 30 minutes a day for eight...

The arrival of autumn means the welcome end of the hay fever season, when we start spending more time indoors at home. But more time inside can mean we are in the company of dust, pet and mould allergens, which, for many people, results in the unpleasant and even debilitating symptoms caused by allergies to these airborne particles. However, there are many things we can do at home to help reduce our reactions. Airborne allergies expert and creator of HayMax, Max Wiseberg, offered some useful...

Illuminate your skin with these summer companions from Tropic. From an innovative range of broad spectrum Mineral Sun Protection, to juicy and refreshing Body Washes, glistening Cream Highlighters and a show-stopping Shimmering Body Oil, these are not products you want to miss. We particularly like Call on the Cream Highlighter to create an enviable dewy glow; glistening particles leave a long lasting lit-from-within highlight, whilst vitamin E conditions the skin.

If you live in Liverpool, you are likely to be among the fittest in the UK. It has been named the fittest city in the UK, followed by Manchester and London, while Sheffield came in as the least fit. The survey, carried out by training and course provider, Beabetteryou.com, found that Scousers work out more than those in any other city in the UK, with 71 per cent of locals claiming to exercise at least once per week. Manchester and London followed in second and third place, with 66 per cent and...

Natural, sustainable and with 100 per cent biodegradable fibre, Smalls is a children’s fashion brand with an ethical message. Since its launch, Smalls has been faithful to its mission to create a collection of merino next-to-skin layers for kids, designed with thought and conscience. Designed with quality and ‘slow fashion’ at its heart (buying less and choosing well), Smalls creates gender-neutral merino layers that have genuine longevity and traceable provenance. Smalls only uses 100 per...

With festival season upon us, now is the time to get your health prepped. Emily Whitehead, Nutritional Therapist, has shared her top five tips to turbo-charge your energy levels this festival season. Stay hydrated: You can help beat the energy slump by drinking plenty of water. Being dehydrated can make us feel tired and drained, especially if it’s a hot day. It’s also important to top up on your magnesium levels as we lose a large amount of magnesium when we sweat. Simply massage BetterYou’s...

If ever there was a reason to boost your five a day, it’s this July, when the Great British Pea Week takes place. Launched by the Yes Peas! campaign and the British pea vining industry, the week takes place between July 10 to 16 and is designed to celebrate British production of the nation’s favourite family vegetable and inform the Great British public about the dedication it takes every pea season to get billions of peas from field to fork. The UK is the largest producer and consumer of...

If you are pregnant or soon to give birth, have you thought about how reflexology could help your maternity journey? The Association of Reflexologists is reminding about the benefits of the therapy, such as aiding relaxation, de-stressing and improving sleep, while research is also now suggesting there may be even better reasons for considering reflexology. Three recent studies have shown that reflexology in pregnancy significantly reduced pain during labour, reduced the length of the first...

With research showing that three in five teenagers say acne affects their self-confidence, the British Skin Foundation has issued some simple advice. Dr Anjali Mahto, Consultant Dermatologist and British Skin Foundation spokesperson, explained: “Acne, for the majority of people, is a treatable skin disorder, and having suffered with it myself, I really do feel that no one should just have to live with it. A good dermatologist can offer a large number of potential treatments that can be...