Taking CBD for pain relief - is it effective?
If you’re one of the 28 million UK residents living with pain, you might have considered buying a product containing CBD. We take a closer look at this increasingly popular remedy, to find out whether it can really prevent pain.
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Fibromyalgia and chronic pain - what can help?
If you’ve been diagnosed with fibromyalgia, you’ll know that chronic pain can be hard to live with. However, there are plenty of treatments and lifestyle changes that can help to ease the symptoms of this complex condition.
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How to avoid back injuries
While back injuries can be caused by falls and accidents, sometimes all it takes is a shopping bag that’s a bit too heavy or an awkward twist. Keen to avoid the pain of a preventable injury? Here are four simple suggestions worth taking on board.
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How can I manage my arthritis?
If you’re living with arthritis, you’ll know that that symptoms like pain, stiffness and swelling can sometimes make it tricky to carry out everyday tasks. Thankfully, there are plenty of things you can do to reduce your symptoms, boost your wellbeing and make the condition easier to live with.
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How to keep your back healthy-our five top tips
Covid -19 hasn’t been kind to our spines. In fact, a homeworking study conducted in 2020 found that 55% of participants developed backache during the UK’s first lockdown. [1] There are plenty of things you can do to keep your spine healthy, flexible and free from pain. Read on to discover our top tips.
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Why do joints hurt as we get older?
As we grow older, our joints can become stiff and achy, preventing us from living life to the full. But have you ever wondered why this happens? Are painful joints just an inevitable part of the aging process, or can we do anything to protect ourselves?
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What natural products can help your body as you get older?
Is growing older getting you down? While aging is a process that affects every part of our bodies, it doesn’t have to lead to a reduced quality of life. Here, we look at four natural supplements that will help you to age well.
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Everything you need to know about redness – from causes to treatments
Glowing skin may well be my goal, but occasionally, redness is the reality. Like many others, I have experienced a degree of redness and skin sensitivity over the years. In order to effectively treat and reduce redness, it’s important to identify the cause.
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Rosacea: Everything you need to know
A chronic inflammatory skin condition, the cause of rosacea is still relatively unknown. While further research is needed to help understand the condition, there are several steps that can be taken to help reduce redness and in turn, improve confidence.
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The latest celebrity wellness trends
How today’s stars stay on top of their health game
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Natural ways to boost your immune system
Power up your body’s defences to fight off illness
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Common CBD myths
Separating the scientific facts from online fiction
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Does CBD help you relax?
Get the facts on cannabidiol’s calming effects
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Could CBD and Manuka honey support gut health?
How a natural combination boosts your digestive system
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Why should you be taking CBD this summer?
How CBD can help your mind and body shine in the sun
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CBD for beginners
Welcome to the world of CBD! This is a global wellbeing trend like none other – spanning continents and age groups, gracing shelves in high street shops, holistic healthcare practices and science labs alike. Never before has one product seen such an explosion of global interest. But what is it and how does it work?
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CBD Isolate: How is it different from other type of CBD?
When browsing the huge number of CBD products available, you’re likely to notice there are some terms that crop up on labels time and again, which may not make much sense to a newcomer – but, with a little know-how, will give you a much clearer idea about what you’re buying.
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The Endocannabinoid system – everything you need to know
If you’ve read our article ‘A beginner’s guide to CBD’, you’ll be starting to get a little more familiar with the world’s favourite cannabinoid. But you may now be curious to learn about your endocannabinoid system. So, what is it and how does it work?
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What are scientists discovering about CBD?
Although CBD has been making waves in the mainstream for a few short years, we’ve actually known about the potential of this cannabinoid (and 146 others in the cannabis plant) for much, much longer. Since then, cannabis research has exploded. Here are a few of the most recent (incredibly exciting!) CBD findings…
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What can CBD help with? An expert explains.
CBD oil is often touted as a cure-all by die-hard fans. It’s also dismissed by those who believe it’s just another apparent panacea that’s been brought to fame by celebrities chasing the next wellness trend. The truth is, it’s neither of these things.
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What should you look for when buying a CBD product
With thousands of CBD products to choose from and an ever-growing roster of CBD brands and marketplaces, knowing how to select not only which CBD product is best for you, but which product is the genuine article, can be quite a minefield.
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Can CBD help sports performance?
Whether hitting the gym for aesthetic reasons or heading out on a bike ride for social ones, sport and exercise hold a special place in the UK’s heart. Over seven million of us regularly pull on our trainers and go running, while 6.4m people participate in a fitness class at least twice a month.
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Why do so many athletes take CBD?
Whether an amateur chasing a personal best or competing at a professional level, athletes are always on the lookout for ways to improve performance and achieve goals. From nutritional strategies to psychological tricks, finding hacks to gain an edge is part and parcel of being involved in physical exercise...
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Five ways to faster muscle recovery
Whether you’re hitting the gym for a heavy session, embarking on an endurance activity such as running or cycling, or playing a team sport, how you choose to recover can be just as important as the hard work you put in. Here are five natural ways to ensure your muscles have everything they need for a fast and effective recovery.
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CBD and Manuka honey vs inflammation
Whether you’re suffering from a twisted ankle or osteoarthritis, you probably reach for ibuprofen when inflammation strikes. But did you know that there are more natural ways to deal with this unpleasant symptom? Read on, as we explore two of nature’s most effective anti-inflammatories-CBD and Manuka honey.
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What's the best CBD brand to buy?
In amongst all the trend-led features and cure-all claims of CBD, it can be tough to find the truth. Not only in terms of what CBD can help with, but in which brands can be trusted to offer products that deliver.
So, how do you know which brand to trust and ultimately buy from?
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Banish the blemish – five ways to help get rid of spots, fast!
I, like many others, have had my fair share of breakouts. Usually appearing out of the blue and almost always before an important event (just why?) – I’m often on the hunt for quick fixes...
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Adult acne – why it happens and what to do about it
It is a truth universally acknowledged that almost everyone, at some point in their life, will experience acne. For some, it will occur during adolescence, while for others, acne can come on later in life. If, like me, you fall into camp B – know that you’re not alone...
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Inflammation – your skins worst enemy
As a beauty journalist, I spend a large part of my time testing the latest lotions and potions before they land on the shelves (a tough gig, I know). From acids to retinols – my skin has seen it all and, has occasionally, cried out for help...
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How does CBD and Manuka honey benefit our skin?
As a beauty journalist, I’m often asked what key ingredients are needed in a skincare routine. While the answer can vary depending on the individuals’ concerns, there are certain superstar ingredients that I’d recommend to all. Enter: Manuka Honey and CBD.
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6 Key Signs that you have Anxiety
Perhaps you are wondering why your ruminating brain is robbing you of peace and sleep. Or questioning whether that uneasy feeling in your body, or whirring of your mind is anxiety, or something else. Well, read on because I’m going to share 6 signs of anxiety.
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What really happens to our muscles as we get older?
To put it simply, muscles are fundamental to movement, and are attached to bones by tendons. When a muscle contracts it shortens and in turn pulls on a bone thereby creating movement at a joint. The importance of maintaining good bone strength as we get older is well documented, but what about muscle strength?
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Top ten stress reducing tips
We juggle more than ever, and the demands of work and home life can feel ever increasing and heavy to carry. You are not alone if you are feeling stress and tension right now. But fear not, I have ten tried and tested tips to help lift some of that metaphorical weight off your shoulders!
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5 Ways to get Better Sleep
Many years ago, when I started working with people and their sleep problems, I discovered that I had a created a methodology that is unique to my sleep protocol that was really producing great results. So what was I advising them to do?
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Different types of anxiety and how to tackle them
Anxiety can present itself in many different ways. If you feel anxious, understanding what type of anxiety you are experiencing can help you locate some brilliant tools to ease and address it. I’m going to talk through different types of anxiety, along with a tip or two to help.
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MGO to UMF® - Ratings Comparison
Below are our MGO ratings with the corresponding UMF® rating.
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