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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

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Honey: Nature’s beauty elixir

Discover honey’s powerful beauty benefits for skin and hair—from hydration and acne care to glow-boosting masks and hair treatments.

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The flirtation minefield

Flirting is essential to meeting someone and expressing interest, but it is as terrifying as it is thrilling. It is personal and yet it is universal, and somewhere in the paradox that is flirtation are some delicious truths about life.

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Finding joie de vivre in Greece

A Greek escape for relaxation and self-discovery, exploring Crete’s charm and Tainaron Blue’s serenity, reconnecting with wellness.

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Supercharge your spiritual awakening

There are many benefits to a spiritual practice. What are the options for growing our spiritual side? And why do more people seem to be interested in the higher dimension of life?

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Bold ideas and calls to action 2025

We asked 15 bold thinkers from diverse fields to share their perspectives and actionable steps for meaningful change

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Why chocolate is ACE

A new study has pinpointed how chocolate lowers blood pressure.

It’s just a Social Network

Some friends of the Dark Mistress referred to the disappearance of one of their midst form FaceBook as suicide, and her eventual return as resurrection. This got the Dark Mistress thinking… In the future nobody will visit a website for health or any other information – they will just get content feeds through FaceBook. Nobody […]

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Your inner flirt

Knowing your flirtation style can help in the dating game.

How do measure the impact of pub nacho night on your weight-loss regime?

It might seem reductive but the Dark Mistress is a measurement kind of gal. There is satisfaction in the plotting of progress… The physical stuff like weight-loss is SO EASY to measure. To lose 10Kg and 6cms off the waistline you have to DO STUFF… ok I get that. But sustainability is another matter… Here’s […]

Of money and turnips

Before we get into today’s business, I should take a moment to explain my purpose in this blog. The name of the blog is a dead giveaway really…here we look at the world through the prism of a glass turnip; we see the world as it really is. We take on environmental and social issues […]

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How to balance your acid and alkali levels

Do you suffer from lacklustre skin, dry hair or brittle nails? You could be suffering from acidosis.

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Get beautiful skin from within

The digestive system is the key to healthy and radiant looking skin.

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Caring for your natural beauty

Need to get rid of unwanted blemishes, tired and puffy eyes or a hangover? Simple remedies are available and they can be found in your kitchen.

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Essential oils vs nanoparticle technology

Skin problems can be a thing of the past with nanoparticle technology being the latest buzz in skincare.

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How to avoid bad sugars

Feel like eating some chocolate? Many people do not realise that some sugars have negative effects on the body and skin.

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Don’t neglect your breasts

Like any part of the human body, breasts need to be looked after to ensure their good health and appearance.

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Your natural guide to clean teeth

With tooth decay on the rise, find out what you should be doing to protect your teeth from damage.