Fitness For Life

Hydrafacial – is it as amazing as they say? Healthista’s Ksenia Lavrentieva say’s it’s the ‘Rolls Royce of facials’ and shares her step by step review 

If you want to unclog your face, your body and your scalp – the Hydrafacial treatment is for you.

The tech infused facial that everyone is talking about, Hydrafacial has been said to take three to five years off your face, with no downtime – you can even get the treatment done on your lunch break! With lasting effects that will longer into days to come.

Not only does it cleanse and peel (exfoliating and resurfacing), extract and hydrate (removes debris and infuses skin with intense moisture to quench its thirst), detoxifies, protects and rejuvenates your skin back to life, but it also leaves all those antioxidants and peptides active on your skin for eight hours after, to maximise the glow.

Hydrafacial has been

Worried about hair loss? Noticed post-covid hair thinning? GP and MONPURE Practitioner Dr Simmy Kaur reveals 5 ways you can keep you hair and scalp healthy – because healthy hair starts at the root

It has been reported that one in five people with Covid-19 may suffer with hair loss as a result of infection.

The hair loss tends to occur a few months after primary infection, with women being at higher risk.

This is not a symptom unique to Covid-19. After a stress or trauma to the body, it is not uncommon to experience hair shedding a few months later.

The hair’s cycle falls into three phases: The Anagen (growth), Catagen (transition) and telogen (resting) phase.

hair loss usually occurs around three months after a stressful life event

A trauma and stress to the body like Covid-19 can cause the Telogen Effluvium (TE) phase. This occurs when hair is

Fitness and Christmas don’t always mix. Healthista spoke to Head Trainer and Co-Owner of F45 Stratford, Sam Gregory who reveals 7 tips to keep you on track this festive season 

Christmas is a time for celebration, for people to enjoy spending quality time with their loved ones, whilst enjoying delicious festive food.

However, for those who have worked tirelessly on their fitness regime throughout the year, it can also be a time of dread.

expert advice on how to ensure your fitness regime stays on track

Will there be healthy options at the Christmas party? Will people think you’re boring if you turn down an alcoholic beverage?

To help you overcome this struggle, Healthista caught up with Head Trainer and Co-Owner of F45 Stratford, Sam Gregory, who offers his expert advice on how to ensure your fitness regime stays on track throughout the festive season…

Tip #1 Be

In 2022, the Social Health Network partnered with several incredible patient leaders to create impactful social media campaigns. As part of this partnership, we want to highlight these amazing individuals’ advocacy work.

Tanya Freirich, Lupus Patient Leader

Tanya combines her passion as a registered dietician nutritionist with advocating for lupus. Navigating her own lupus diagnosis, she found that lifestyle and dietary changes helped her manage the disease. Tanya loves connecting with others in the lupus community and providing education about nutritional support. She enjoys engaging in various ways through writing, speaking, and social media.

Tanya says, “I hope to continue to reach the people that are interested in living better with lupus and help them!” Tanya advocates as The Lupus Dietician.

Website: https://www.thelupusdietitian.com/
Instagram: @thelupusdietician
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheLupusDietitian
TikTok: @thelupusdietician

Devin Garlit, Multiple Sclerosis Patient Leader

Devin was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS) when he was in

For gadget lovers and make-up trend fanatics – you’ll love these 12 beauty Christmas Gifts Healthista has picked out especially to help you this Xmas 

We are less than a month away from Christmas and if your scrambling around looking for Christmas gifts with no luck, Healthista have found 12 of the top beauty gifts for this year.

Healthista are also putting together a gift guide for healthy Xmas gifts and sexy Xmas gifts – so stay tuned!

You’re bound to find some Christmas gifts inspiration here, or some inspiration to add to your own Christmas Gifts wish list. Good luck!

#1 Dr Sabrina Perfect Eyes, £150

READ MORE: 12 steps to a calm Christmas

Dr Sabrina Shah-Desai – the queen of eye rejuvenation – has launched her brightening Eye Serum and protective SPF.

Suitable for all skin types and containing active ingredients, it helps to reduce under eye pigmentation,

Last minute healthy Christmas gift ideas for your health conscious friends and family. We’ve rounded up our top 11 favourites 

Healthista are here to save the day with Christmas gifts that will make even the Scroogiest family member crack a smile and that unbelievably hard to buy for friend will be singing your gift giving praises for days.

From luxury candles to cosy boots, we have rounded up 11 healthy gifts for the health conscious family members – you’re bound to find some Xmas pressie inspiration here.

Christmas Gift Ideas #1 Jurlique Christmas Soy Blend Candle, £20

The best thing about this is that soy wax is not toxic, unlike the other conventional candles.

This version is inspired by the botanical scent of their farm in the Adelaide Hills to awaken your senses and elevate your space.

It would make the perfect stocking filler, infused with notes fresh citrus, pear,