Clearing up the causes of your swollen tummy Many people struggle with bloating, so you’re not alone. Here are some of the most common reasons. You may find more than one applies to you: 1. Bad eating habits Eating too fast, gulping drinks, or lacking certain enzymes to digest…
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The Point of Acupuncture
If you have persistent neck or back pain, you might want to try this traditional Chinese treatment. But does acupuncture work? Is it safe? And how can wellness pass through the eye of a needle?…
6 Steps to Heal Your Unhealthy Gut
A healthy gut is a key foundation for overall vitality. But what does a unhealthy gut feel like? And how can we solve the problem of leakiness?…
The Difference Between Sadness and Depression
Have you got the summertime sadness, or something else? Here at happiful we talk a lot about happiness and try to inject a little colour and light into the world. However, it’s important to recognise the darker moments too. Feeling sad is an emotion we all feel, and it’…
A Little Buddha in Your Pocket
Mindfulness expert Rohan Gunatillake invented a meditation app that became a worldwide hit. We asked how mindfulness fits into his business plans, and what he hopes to give back Hello Rohan, can you tell us a bit about your background?I was born and grew up in south-west London, the…
Summertime Stress Syndrome
Summer is all about chilling in the sun. But this doesn’t mean we are free from anxiety. Artist Loren Conner creates six sunny situations where stress can still overwhelm us -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Day at the Beach On the surface, things look fine. But look a little closer... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The…
How to Overcome Your Fear of Flying
Unpacking the causes of your flight anxiety Aerophobia [https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/anxiety-type/fear-of-flying/], or the fear of flying, is estimated to affect one in 10 people in the UK – around 6.5 million of us! When it takes hold, symptoms can include sweating, dizziness, nausea, panic, heart palpitations…
Someone Said I Have 'Bigorexia' – What's That?
Bigorexia or Muscle Dysmorphic Disorder [http://bddfoundation.org/muscle-dysmorphia-body-image-in-men/] (MDD) is a psychological condition where someone is anxious about their lack of muscle definition and size. It’s a sub-type of Body Dysmorphic Disorder [http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/body-dysmorphia/Pages/Introduction.aspx] (BDD) that causes a person to have…
Jeff Brazier: How Dealing with Grief is a Daily Experience
When reality TV star Jade Goody died after a short battle with cervical cancer in 2009, her partner Jeff Brazier was left to raise their children alone. In this moving and uplifting article, Jeff reveals how grief has shaped his life, and offers advice for those still in mourning. It’…