Vic joined Health Times in late 2021 bringing over a decade's worth of writing experience into the fold. A health and wellbeing expert, she finds the way the body works in concert with our mind and spirit endlessly fascinating. When she’s not tapping her keyboard, you’ll find Vic foraging in Devon’s hedges or catching waves with her surfboard.
How you take CBD oil and the amount of CBD you take impacts how long it takes for you to feel its effects. You can use CBD oil for many different health reasons, from pain relief to managing anxiety. Vaping and sublingual applications of CBD oil are usually the fastest way to feel the results.
Trouble sleeping impacts all areas of your life, health and mental wellbeing. Getting enough sleep can become more difficult as we age, thanks to a reduction in our natural melatonin production. Could melatonin gummies be the answer you’re looking for?
The Omicron subvariant of COVID-19, XBB.1.16, has been nicknamed Arcturus COVID. Despite this variant showing increased infectivity, the prevalence of cases in the UK remains low, and there is little cause for alarm. Just 2.3% of all new COVID cases in April this year were attributed to this new variant.
Oesophagitis is a sore and inflamed oesophagus — the muscular tube connecting your mouth to your stomach. There are many causes for this condition. The most common of these is gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD), where stomach acid leaks up into the gullet, causing pain and discomfort.
Symprove is a probiotic drink that delivers good bacteria to your gut. These bacteria are able to pass through your stomach acids and take up residence in your small intestine, where they support your health and multiple aspects of your well-being.
Your gut health influences more than digestion and nutrition. It supports nearly every aspect of your well-being, from mood to energy levels and more. What happens in your digestive tract is shared with the other parts of your body. Taking care of your gut supports better physical and mental health.
CBD can help the body manage stress, pain, regulate mood, and improve brain function. As such, taking it can benefit our mental and emotional well-being and our physical health. Finding the right dose for you and your specific health needs can take a little experimentation and time.
Alzheimer's disease is a progressive disease that affects memory and behaviour. It's the most common form of dementia, accounting for around 60% of all cases in the UK. Spotting the early signs of Alzheimer's can lead to better care and even slow the progression of this disease.
Homoeopathy is one of the oldest forms of alternative medicine. Its guiding principles include believing that the body can heal itself and "like cures like”. Although mainstream science doesn’t support these principles, many people have found relief with homoeopathic medicine.