Bring on the Banya! Our experience of the ancient Russian art of Banya therapy
Banya spa therapy is the Russian art of reinvigorating the body involving hot steam, cold plunge pools and being thwacked with heated birch twigs… Bring on the Banya!
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Let’s talk about incontinence
Almost half of all women suffer from urinary incontinence at some point, but the vast majority are too embarrassed to seek help. We spill the beans on this life-limiting but entirely treatable condition, and share our top tips and gyno-gadgets for going pad-free.
Escape to the Seaside: Harbour Master’s House, Craster
Looking for an extra-special seaside staycation? Read all about our Food & Travel Editor’s stay at Harbour Master’s House in Craster, Northumberland, which involved bracing coastal walks and, of course, smoked Craster kippers!
Friday Five: Wellbeing at work and the benefits of spirulina
Liz shares tips for wellbeing in the workplace, the health benefits of spirulina and some more lovely feedback from the Liz Earle Wellbeing community.
Friday Five: The brain benefits of eating eggs
Liz shares her favourite scented roses; tips for wellbeing in the workplace; the brain benefits of eggs and secrets to a stronger, slimmer you.
Giving Gardens: Three of our favourite green spaces to visit
Whether it’s a flourishing veggie patch supplying a Michelin-starred restaurant, or a calming and uplifting open-air escape, it’s in the nature of gardens to give. Here we step out into three bounteous space and discover how we can all enjoy their wellbeing benefits.
Escape to the Seaside: The Bulrushes, Cornwall
There’s nowhere quite like the British seaside – with its fresh salty air, quaint villages to wander around and rugged coastlines to explore. Read all about Liz's visit to The Bulrushes in Cornwall, the perfect home-from-home for a long weekend by the sea.
Roasted Port Isaac lobster, seaweed and lime butter recipe
The Wellbeing Team paid a visit to Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen in Port Isaac, where head chef, Tim Barnes, shared some of his favourite seafood recipes. Here is Tim’s unrivalled recipe for roasted Port Isaac lobster with seaweed and lime butter. Pair with a chilled glass of Albariño for a fish supper like no other.
Fighting free radicals with super-facialist, Abigail James
Super-facialist, Abigail James, shares her expert advice on how antioxidants can help fend off free radicals and her favourite tried-and-trusted products.
Friday Five: Summer superfoods and the truth about sugar
From berries to broccoli, Liz shares cheap-as-chips summer superfoods, the benefits of sauerkraut and the not-so-sweet truth about sugar.