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Like it or not, Christmas seems to start earlier every year. So, we figured, why not embrace it and launch ourselves into party season looking and feeling our absolute best? Our fabulous festive countdown is packed with advice, recipes and beauty buy

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Find it difficult to handle thin strands of floss? With an electric pump and adjustable pressure settings, water flossers spray a water jet between your teeth for ultimate cleanliness – thought to be more effective than regular flossing. Try Ordo Hyd

Be clear and let your family know that you want to try something new this year. Explain your reasons and back yourself. If you don‘t have a significant reason, you could say something like, ‘we’ve loved hosting the last few years, but perhaps we coul

Give yourself time to come to terms with this change of pace and acknowledge how it makes you feel. ‘Think about how things need to be different now and make space to grieve previous expectations, patterns and routines,’ says Eloise. ‘Engaging in ref

Whether you find it difficult to nod off or struggle to unwind after a stressful day, tuning into the right noise can help. ‘Sound frequencies are powerful as they can directly influence our physical and emotional states,’ says sound bath practitione

Don’t save them just for Christmas! Sprouts not only contain cancer-fighting antioxidants, they are rich in fibre for a healthy gut. Research into the gut-brain axis – the biochemical link between our gut and our brain – suggests that a healthy gut e

‘Many people use phototherapy, which mimics natural daylight,’ says Dr Arroll. Try the Lumie Vitamin L Slim SAD Light, £82.50, lumie.com. The UV-free light can boost your mood in around 30 minutes. These devices mimic early morning light by coming on

Singer Adele uses citrine to help combat stage fright, Victoria Beckham carries black obsidian with her for protection, and model Miranda Kerr keeps rose quartz next to her skincare products to infuse them with energy. But, despite these celebrity en

Soundasleep Bluetooth Speaker Pillow (£30, soundasleeppillow.co.uk). With a Bluetooth speaker connected to your phone, you can listen to guided breathing exercises without headphones. Dodow Sleep Aid Light (£49.90, amazon.co.uk). This sleep aid uses

‘A lot of people breathe into their chest muscles, rather than fully using their diaphragm, external intercostal muscles, scalene muscles (ones in your neck) and relaxing their lower abdomen,’ says Rebecca Dennis, breath expert and author of Let it G

Sticking to a healthy diet is hard enough without trying to decode the latest advice about what we should and shouldn’t be eating. But sorting the facts from the fiction is not only important for reaching weight-loss goals, it can also have an impact

As well as anti-ageing benefits, retinol also treats mild forms of acne, boosts radiance, fades pigmentation and improves skin texture. These new formulations deliver an array of impressive results. Glow Recipe Blackberry Retinol Blemish Serum, £44,

No one knows their hair better than you – the person who lives with it day in, day out. But if you’re finding your hair is constantly misbehaving and you’re just not feeling good when you look in the mirror, then maybe it’s time to rethink things. A

When all that festive socialising gets too much, make some time to lock yourself away guilt-free and enjoy a little ‘me time’ to the maximum. Whether your skin is looking lacklustre or you are after extra ways to unwind, these indulgent buys will hel

We all forget things now and then. Everyday stress, a poor night’s sleep and the general wear and tear on our brain as we age can affect our thinking and concentration. But if your memory fails are starting to happen a little too often, you might sta

What’s your exercise regime? I just try to walk as much as possible, whether it’s going to the shops or in and around my local woods. I did Pilates online during lockdown; I had the mat and the ball and everything but as soon as you get back to work