All Health and wellbeing articles – Page 7
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OpinionAfter my father’s near-death experience, I take getting a good night’s sleep very seriously - eight hours helps your physical and spiritual health
‘The best bridge between despair and hope is a good night’s sleep’. So says E. Joseph Cossman, inventor, entrepreneur and author, but a good night’s sleep seems so much harder to come by these days. Here Christian singer Elle Limebear shares that, after a life-threatening incident, she’s prayerful about sleep.
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OpinionThese are the signs of a functioning alcoholic, and how you can help if you think you may know one
As summer brings plenty more drinking opportunities, Private Rehab Clinic Delamere shares the signs that you’re a functioning alcoholic and what you can do about it.
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OpinionSocial media could make you miserable and come between you and God, I made one simple change to help my mental and spiritual health
Social media is an incredible way to connect, but if you let it - it can really affect your mental and spiritual health. Writer Rebecca Chamaa explains the one change she made to help her use Facebook and Instagram in a healthier way.
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Article‘Let’s acknowledge our emotions – but also weigh them up’
Veronica Zundel argues that we can put too much emphasis on feelings
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ArticleWhat does a healthy home look like?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse explains that there are some microscopic bugs living inside of us that are incredibly useful
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Article‘How can I reduce excess saliva?’
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
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OpinionI love moving my body with Pilates and I found that paring it with prayer an incredible way to connect with God
Founder of Prayerful Pilates, Louise Ryrie explains how Pilates can help with mental health and emotional wellbeing. Plus how she found it to do an ideal way to connect with God with combined with prayer.
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OpinionGod told me to invite people on a walk but I had no idea how much the weekly activity would change people's lives
When Angie Le Mar felt a “God prompt” to invite people to a walk on Facebook she had no idea that she was starting a movement that was badly needed. Now We Walk Wednesdays runs in 16 locations and there are hiking, talking, golfing and dining versions to connect people.
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OpinionIs anyone else worried that they are not ‘beach body ready’?
As summer hots up many of us will experience that familiar dread that we’re not ready to bear all in swimwear. Here Lauren Windle explains why it’s time to take a stand against the ‘beach body ready’ narrative.
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OpinionSnooze buttons are the enemy of your morning quiet time and experts say they’re bad for your wellbeing
Many of us allow ourselves a sneaky snooze in the mornings but the pros insist it’s bad for your routine. Here Lauren Windle explains why getting straight up was not only great for her sleep but for her relationship with God.
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OpinionWe need to stop being ashamed of our periods, the way God designed menstruation is amazing
Many of us shy away from talking about our ‘time of the month’ but writer Rebecca Hunter-Kelm challenges that idea. Here she explains why we have nothing to be ashamed of and how we can bleed as believers.
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OpinionWe’re constantly told to ‘just be ourselves’ but I totally disagree, you can be so much more
We’re surrounded by motivational sayings like ‘be yourself, everyone else is taken’. But Mercy UK’s Arianna Walker explains that it’s too simplistic and people often use it to excuse bad behaviour.
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ArticleWhat does a healthy home look like?
Nutritionist Clare Backhouse looks at how environmental factors can affect our wellbeing
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ArticleWhat causes bloating?
Your health questions answered by our resident GP, Dr Olúṣẹ̀yẹ Àríkàwé
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OpinionPregnancy poses new problems for those in recovery from eating disorders, but here are some things that help
Author and founder of #DumpTheScales campaign, Hope Virgo, explains that pregnancy doesn’t solve eating disorders and people shouldn’t assume that just because the baby is growing that the mum is mentally well.
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OpinionHearing about Cheslie Kryst’s suicide hit me hard, because I’ve experienced high functioning depression too
Cheslie Kryst died earlier this year at the age of 30, after tragically taking her own life. Here Woman Alive’s editor-in-chief, Tola-Doll Fisher talks about her experience of the same functioning depression Cheslie experienced.
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OpinionI was so afraid I couldn’t even go to church without having a panic attack, but forgiveness helped me heal
Sheila Jacobs was diagnosed with a debilitating illness that forced her to stay at home. But as she got better the fear of leaving the house stayed and she didn’t live a ‘normal’ life for years.
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OpinionI struggle with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and there are so many misconceptions the world has about it
The media is riddled with skewed representations of OCD. Writer Thea Joshi explains the realities of battling the disorder and how indiviudals, churches and communities can better support people in their journey.
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OpinionI developed a deadly eating disorder after my boyfriend dumped me because ‘fat women didn’t do anything for him’
Callous words from an ex-boyfriend plunged Emma Owens into a desperate cycle that resulted in bulimia. Here she shares her incredible story of redemption and freedom from the deadly eating disorder.
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OpinionI’ve felt rejected, abandoned, lonely, useless and unlovable and here’s what I want you to know if you’ve felt the same
Many people feel struck down by shame and self-doubt. This Mental Illness Awareness Week Kelleigh Wooderson-Hudson, founder of Life Essence Ministry shares her story and wisdom for those who are struggling.
