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Creatine occurs naturally in muscle cells (lesser amounts are produced in the brain and the testes) and is synthesised in the liver, kidneys and pancreas (endogenous) from the amino acids arginine, glycine and methionine. It is found naturally in animal foods — grass-fed meat, cow’s milk and seafood — so is potentially deficient in vegetarian […]

We have known about the connection between the gut and the brain for a little while now, but more recently there has been an explosion of research into the effect of your diet on your mental health. Perhaps you instinctively know that what you eat affects how you feel — for instance, that when you […]

A 58-year-old woman presented to the clinic with an uncommon problem for her age. She had negotiated menopause with minimal symptoms and was healthy overall. She exercised regularly, ate largely organic food and took a general multi-B complex, vitamin E and a turmeric supplement purchased from discount chemists. Her diet was moderately low fat, low […]

You could call seaweed a super marine ingredient, though even that feels like it undersells it. It offers a broad spectrum of trace minerals including iodine, iron, magnesium, zinc and selenium. Its nutritional profile is distinct from plants grown on land, shaped by the mineral density of the sea itself. There are around 150 types […]

I was six months postpartum and ready to prioritise my health again. I needed something to get me back to lifting weights, eating more protein and fibre and feeling comfortable in my new body, post two babies. I had heard about Everlab from my best friend and so I decided to start there. My goals […]

By understanding what happens on a physical and energetic level when we take off, we may find a way to restore balance when we touch down, and the tools of yoga may be just what we need to hit the ground running. Time shift The French translation of jet lag, le décalage horaire or ‘time […]

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month, Oil Garden shares how to take control of your hair health. Let’s speak about something rarely given the space it deserves: hair loss in women. For decades, the narrative has largely belonged to men — examined clinically, discussed casually, even treated with humour. For women, however, hair thinning […]

I have this boring but hopefully inspirational mantra that I roll off to anyone who might be feigning impressionability: that I get out of bed in the morning not to earn the huge sums that have awoken the erstwhile supermodel Linda Evangelista, but to help my patients become happier and healthier, which might set off […]

There is an intimacy to the act of getting ready that rarely invites scrutiny. Skincare pressed into the skin, foundation diffused across the complexion, fragrance settling into pulse points … small, habitual gestures that shape how we move through the world. Yet these rituals, repeated daily, form one of the most consistent patterns of chemical […]

Instinctive movement, that inner fire, is what I call primal energy. It’s the life force that fuels our strength, emotional regulation and creativity. When we reconnect with it, we don’t just move better — we live better. Primal energy isn’t mystical; it’s biological and deeply human. It’s the natural current of energy that flows through […]

H&M’s activewear concept, Move, reveals a set of new fabrics called SculptMove and SoftMove. I wore them through a week of reformer, restorative yoga, weights and chasing my toddler around the park. I’ve worn a lot of activewear that promises to carry you from studio to street and I’m often left feeling disappointed. H&M’s Move […]

Negative thoughts can sneak in when you’re tired, overwhelmed, or having a particularly hard day. One thing goes wrong, then another, and suddenly you’re not just having a bad moment, you’re sinking into a brutal internal monologue. It’s the opposite of a pep talk. It’s a self-judgement talk. Most of us are familiar with this […]