Guest post by Laura Buckler The old saying goes, the early bird gets the worm. Do you come from a family of early birds? They’re up as soon as the […]
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Health
Humans are a complex race and this section deals holistically with the innumerous factors affecting our physical, emotional, mental, spiritual layers of existence. From giving a prostate massage to the psychology behind doodling, to tantra, to the relationship between ab crunches and high heels - you're in for an eyebrow-raising read!
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YOU DON’T NEED TO WAKE UP EARLIER TO BECOME SUCCESSFUL
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UNDERSTANDING SOMNAMBULISM
Formally referred to as somnambulism, sleepwalking is a behaviour disorder that occurs in deep sleep. It results in a person walking or performing other multifaceted behaviours while asleep. Interestingly, it’s […]
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NEW FOOD RULES AT MATER DEI: HEALTH-SAVING OR MICROMANAGING?
From June next year, new guidelines apply to vendors and suppliers at Malta’s largest hospital, Mater Dei, which will see sugary and energy-rich, but nutrient-poor food disappear from its menus, […]
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INTERNATIONAL COELIAC DAY: ‘MAY CONTAIN’ LABELS ARE NOT ENOUGH
Coeliac disease is a common lifelong autoimmune disease caused by a reaction to gluten. Gluten is found in wheat, rye, and barley, and some people are sensitive to oats. People […]
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WATCH YOUR IRON
Guest post by Rheinallt Morgan Women lose around 16mg of iron during their average monthly period. Diseases such as anaemia can develop if there is a shortage of iron, symptoms […]
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MYTHS AND FACTS ON SEASONAL FLU
With the news that the government ordered 20,000 additional vaccines, this year’s flu season sounds dangerously serious. Pharmacies are running out of stock, and Mater Dei hospital is at full […]
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ALL IS MATCHA
Are you looking for a post-holiday detox? Perhaps it’s time to try matcha, if you haven’t. Smooth, mellow and not at all bitter, the majestic tea with its bright green […]
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SLEEP PROBLEMS? THESE 4 MATTRESS HACKS WILL IMPROVE YOUR SNOOZE
Experts tell us not to lose sleep worrying about all the problems of the day to come or of the day that has passed. But sometimes snooze escapes us not […]
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HOW TO OVERCOME WINTER WEIGHT GAIN
Howling winds makes us want to cosy up at home with a plate of warm… No, today we’ll take a hard look at winter weight gain. Yes, it’s a common […]
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KOMBUCHA – A CURE FOR ALL?
It caught my eye again, this bottle holding a brownish liquid, with what looked like soaked mushrooms floating on top. This time, upon entering my local spa, I was intrigued […]
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WHY MENTAL ILLNESS IS MORE COMMON THAN YOU THINK
Evelyn recently wrote about recognising PTSD. Here’s my two cents on raising awareness on mental illness. One of the most common misconceptions about mental illness is that it’s rare or uncommon. […]
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ARE YOU SUFFERING FROM POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS?
Knowing the facts is a necessary start. My sister is one of those people who dismiss things that they can’t see or which don’t have any physical symptoms. For years […]
