Genetics, genes, inherited traits. Quirks and flaws passed on. Mine, they suck. I have benign hyper mobile joint syndrome. I’ve had it all my life but it’s only in the past 5 years with the knee issues and misdiagnosis of my symptoms being labelled as arthritis, then psoriatic arthritis, that I now know that being […]
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Having a family and working around the clock doesn’t leave much extra time for you. This is a big reason many people fall out of shape. However, it’s important you make yourself a priority if you want to be happy and healthy. Getting back in shape is a great goal to have, but know it’ll […]
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Your mental health is nothing you want to mess around with or take lightly. You need it for doing a good job at work, having solid relationships and functioning at your best. Without a stable mind, your health will suffer, and you’ll start to notice yourself slowly slipping away. Learn to be kind to yourself […]
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We are big fans of cycling in this house, and the husband is a semi professional cyclist, passionate about his bike and his enthusiasm has passed onto our children who both love cycling too. We bought them bikes last year and they love to get out and about on them, and also have started to […]
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*we were kindly sent a Poorly Boo first aid kit to review. All opinions are our own* I love a good First Aid Kit and as a mum and also as a former nurse, I am very aware of the need to have a decent first aid kit to hand, for both at home, out […]
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If you have had a diagnosis of a food allergy with your child, as a parent, you will be on high alert and it can be an extremely worrying time. When your child is diagnosed with an allergy to a food that other children eat on a regular basis, there are risks that come with […]
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Our sleep issues as a family are not exactly secret, and if you read our blog you will know that we have had some periods where sleep for us has been seriously lacking. At the moment, my small son sleeps generally much better and for him at least, sleep has improved. This is a good […]
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It’s no secret if you read here or follow me on social media, that I am a bit of a coffee lover. I love a good cup of coffee in the morning, and I don’t consider my day started unless I have some coffee inside me. I am a little spoiled in that I have […]
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One of the biggest struggles to face as a parent is childhood illness. Instead of spiraling into a panic and assuming the worst, it is vital that you take control of the situation. Firstly, you will need to ensure your child receives an accurate diagnosis. Then, you will need to put a suitable treatment plan […]
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We all feel tired from time to time, and it’s not always perfectly clear why and how it happens. It’s not as simple as just saying that you need to get more sleep, although that is obviously a common cause. However, it’s just as likely to do with something else, whether that something is a […]
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