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Red light therapy for hair growth is a hot topic. And whether or not you’ve experienced thinning hair, there’s no doubt that many of us would enjoy thicker, faster growing hair. Luckily, that’s where red light therapy, also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), steps in – a non-invasive hair loss treatment with the promise of longer, thicker hair. Initially used by NASA to heal astronaut’s wounds and speed up the healing process, the beauty of red light therapy is that it works even if you have normal hair – improving hair density, count, and strength. Red light therapy shows real promise, and it’s backed up by clinical studies too. Just take a look at this clinical study, which showed an increase in hair density and thickness for hair loss sufferers without any side effects. The study looked at both men and women with the most common form of hair…

Welcome back, beauty lover! Today I’m sharing my review of the haircare brand that’s helped to restore my thinning hair over the last 3 months. It’s Megi Wellness! Our hair truly has the power to make us feel great. After all, when our hair looks good and feels good, we in turn feel good. But if we start to experience hair loss, it can really hit our confidence. For some, this spins into depression and self-loathing. Most people think of hair loss as a male problem, but in fact up to 50% of women experience hair loss too. In pre-menopausal women, this can be due to the hormonal shifts brought about by pregnancy and especially in the postpartum period. For peri-menopausal, menopausal, and post-menopausal women, hair loss is thought to be caused by female-pattern hair loss (FPHL). What can we do about hair loss? Knowing that it is normal, and…

Welcome back! Today I’m sharing the supplement brand taking the world of wellness by storm. It’s APOKRA vitamins! We’ve been trying out their family-friendly supplements: APOKRA Vegan Breastfeeding Multivitamins, Apokra Kids! Omega 3 DHA Drops, and APOKRA Kids! Vitamin D3 Drops for a few weeks. Today, I’m delighted to introduce the brand to you. Inspired by their pharmacist grandfather, brothers Matthew and Max Hanson founded APOKRA with a clear vision – to help people focus on their health and nutrition. Indeed, as qualified pharmacists working in the nutrition industry, the brothers were the first to bring vegan algae oil omega 3 DHA liquid to the public in the form of a cleaner and more sustainable plant-based alternative to traditional fish oils. Hence, expanding the product range into vitamins for the whole family’s wellness was a natural next step. Today, APOKRA offer us specialist pre-natal, pregnancy, and breastfeeding vitamins alongside adult…

Welcome back my friend! Today, I’m delighted to introduce the beautiful multipurpose oil I’ve been using for the last few weeks – it’s Zowena Skin Barrier Support Oil! One of the essential skincare items of pregnancy is without a doubt a stretch mark oil or butter. In pregnancy, your skin is constantly changing right from day one. Alongside a growing bump, surging hormone levels are affecting your pregnancy skin too. Your first line of defence against skin problems such as stretch marks, itchiness, and scaly skin is moisturising every day. This skin-loving oil from Zowena is designed to support skin in pregnancy and beyond. It’s formulated to protect the skin’s natural barrier function and help it to retain essential moisture. It helps to prevent stretch marks from forming by keeping your skin strong, supple, and nourished. Use it daily on your body to enrich and soothe. It’s gentle enough to…

More women are choosing to bypass their doctor’s surgery and take control of their gynae health by taking an at-home vaginal health test. These tests are convenient, discreet, and comprehensive. Testing the health of your vagina is important if you’re trying for a baby, approaching the menopause, thinking about IVF, or experiencing any vaginal discomfort, odour, or itching. But what does at-home vaginal health testing involve? And is it worth the cost? In this post, I honestly review the Daye Vaginal Health bundle. This comprehensive test kit includes everything you need to better understand your vaginal health, and take the best course of action -whether this looks like treatment through conventional or holistic medicine. The vaginal microbiome is the ecosystem of bacteria, yeasts and other microorganisms that live inside your vagina. When its balance is off, it’s vulnerable to infections and other gynae health complications. The Daye Vaginal Health Bundle…

Welcome back, my expectant friend! Today’s share is a simple labour massage oil formula. This labour massage oil is the perfect companion to massage during labour to ease pain and discomfort and assist labour. If you already have carrier and essential oils in your collection, and the birth of your baby is imminent (like me! – 37 weeks now), then why not have a go at creating it? It’s super simple and can really help during labour. My recipe was inspired by Natalia Labour Massage Oil which is really lovely to buy if you can’t or don’t want to make your own! Why use a massage oil during labour? Labour massage is hugely helpful because it expresses love and support from a caring birth partner during labour. The power of touch increases oxytocin levels, and boosts contractions for a more comfortable birth. Read more about the evidence behind massage during…

Welcome back, my friend! Today I’d love to share with you my recipe for delicious and helpful pregnancy third trimester tea! This tea is not only refreshing and tasty, it contains 5 wonderful herbs that are often recommended by midwives and other mothers to support you in the third trimester. This tea was somewhat inspired by the third trimester teas you can buy ready blended in bags. I’m talking about HotTea Mama The Final Push, and Mama Bloom Third Trimester Tea. This sort of tea is very convenient, however it’s so expensive! You can pick all these herbs up at Buy Whole Foods Online and whip up your very own tea blend for a fraction of the cost! It’s a no brainer. I’ve drunk red raspberry leaf tea in all three of my previous pregnancies – now I’m pregnant with my fourth and I’m looking to add a few extra…

Welcome back, skin care lover! Today’s share is one dear to my heart, as I reveal my latest thoughts on Weleda mother & baby skin care. Weleda is the family skin care brand I recommend most frequently to parents. And for good reason – trustworthiness is at the core of this long standing brand. In fact, Weleda has been growing plants organically and creating natural health and wellbeing products for over 100 years. Only the finest ingredients are at the forefront of Weleda products, and the range is proudly NATRUE certified. I have so much fondness for Weleda, so without further ado, let’s take a look at some of my favourite Weleda mother and baby products. Weleda mother & baby Weleda Nipple Balm This is a balm that I simply can’t live without! First and foremost, it’s a nipple balm. And an amazing one at that – especially if you’re…

Welcome back, my dear! Today’s review features the superb Dr Barbara Sturm Anti-Hair Fall Scalp Serum! This lightweight hair serum is a real workhorse. It aims to reduce hair loss, thicken weak hair, and soothe a sensitive scalp. As a beauty blogger, sometimes an offer comes along that I simply cannot refuse. So it was when I heard from online store Skinstation, who asked if I’d like to try a beauty product from their range of results-driven skin- and hair-care. Naturally, I jumped at the chance. Who is Skinstation? Skinstation is a specialist online luxury skincare boutique. The store specialises in results-driven skincare, and only carries products subject to rigorous research and development. The store features products from superheroes such as Obagi, Skinceuticals, Dr Levy Switzerland, and of course, Dr Barbara Sturm. This isn’t my first time using German aesthetics skin doctor Dr Barbara Sturm. I also like her Enzyme…

Welcome back, beauty lover! Today, I’m sharing my review of Hair Gain Gummies! Do you suffer from postpartum hair loss? After each of my pregnancies, my hair shed by the bucket-load! And after my third pregnancy I took positive action to slow my hair loss and stimulate new growth by finding a science-backed supplement suitable for breastfeeding mums. I was thrilled to discover Hair Gain Gummies on Cult Beauty! These tasty chews promise to support the growth of normal hair while contributing essential vitamins and minerals, such as biotin, selenium, and zinc. In fact, clinical studies undertaken by the brand show a 78% increase in hair growth and an 86% overall improvement in hair. New mums have enough on their plates without having to worry about postpartum hair loss. But that’s what happens to a staggering 300,000 women a year who suffer from postpartum alopecia – hair loss in the…