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Yoga is a form of exercise for the body and mind, that originated in the north of the Indian subcontinent over 5000 years ago. Yoga was practiced by the people living in the Indus civilization. However, there are various origins of yoga that have been put forth by historians. In the modern day, yoga has spread all over the world with the help of migrants, the internet, etc. There are many people from different countries that actively practice and learn yoga and enjoy its benefits.

Yoga consists of various ‘asanas’ under it, which simply means body posture. There are said to be 84 asanas traditionally listed, however different books and texts suggest a varied number of asanas.

Why is yoga important in our lives?

Yoga is an important part of our lives because it helps us to live a balanced life. It helps us to develop physical, mental and spiritual

Recently we had the pleasure of interviewing Health Leader Hope Tocci, who wanted to share her experience living with Idiopathic Condylar Resorption. You can read her story below.

How would you describe Idiopathic Condylar Resorption to others?

I would describe ICR as a rare degenerative joint disease of the jaw/TMJ that is a progressive, debilitating disease that affects all aspects of your quality of life from physical pain to emotional and mental issues — it even affects the appearance of your face resulting in a recessed lower jaw and chin with no side profile or jaw line in addition to an anterior open bite.

What do you want people to understand about living with this condition?

I want people to understand that although you cannot physically see our pain, it does not diminish the severity of our condition and what we struggle with on a daily basis. Individuals living with

Feeling anxious and stressed? Experts reveal which foods could make anxiety worse and what foods can help to boost your mood and relieve stress

At times, it’s normal to be feeling anxious and stressed. Life has a habit of throwing curveballs and you’d have to be pretty thick skinned to never feel any pangs of anxiety about work, health, finances, relationships, loved ones  – or, the state of the world, unpredictable as it is right now.

Anxiety can range from mild to severe and latest figures from the mental health charity Mind (mind.org.uk) show that Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the most common type, characterised by having regular uncontrollable worries about many different things, affects 6 in 100 people in the UK.

‘When you’re feeling anxious you go into fight or flight mode,’ says Dr Sarah Brewer, Healthspan Medical Director.

‘This is an automatic physiological response to a real or perceived

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,

Weight gain, IBS and migraines could be caused by elevated cortisol levels. Nutritionist Kim Pearson explains why and what we can do to reduce stress

By now, most people have heard of cortisol and are perhaps aware that it’s connected to stress.

For those who still aren’t sure, cortisol is the body’s main stress hormones and is released by the adrenal glands (which sit on top of the kidneys).

Cortisol helps our body to adapt to a variety of stressful situations. It’s involved in a wide range of different processes throughout the body such as, regulating our metabolism, suppressing inflammation and helping to regulate our sleep-wake cycle.

some types of stress are prolonged and have a negative impact on the body

Any stressors can influence your body’s release of cortisol – these can be emotional, mental or physical.

Some stress, like exercise, is good for you. It’s temporary, unlike prolonged