"I just don't feel like myself anymore." As a Registered Nutritional Therapist, I spend my days listening to people's stories. Although every person who walks through my clinic door is different, I hear the same sentence almost every week. "I'm exhausted." "I don't know what's wrong with me." "I'm overwhelmed all the time." "I know I should be looking after myself, but everyone else comes first." "I just don't feel like me anymore." Sometimes they're in their late thirties, juggling careers,...

"Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished." — Lao Tzu In today's world, slowing down can almost feel like falling behind. We're constantly encouraged to do more, achieve more and fill every spare moment with something productive. Yet our bodies weren't designed to operate at full speed all the time. They thrive on cycles of activity and recovery. Rest isn't a reward that we have to earn—it's an essential part of staying physically and mentally well. As GP and lifestyle medicine...

Introduction There’s been a growing conversation online suggesting that women should avoid cold water exposure due to hormonal fluctuations or increased sensitivity. But according to leading metabolic scientist Dr Susanna Søberg, this simply isn’t supported by science. In fact, cold water therapy can be incredibly beneficial for women when applied with the right understanding. As she explains: “Women are not too sensitive for cold plunging. What women need is nuanced guidance on how to use...