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Traditionally the festive season brings with it thoughts of friends, family and laughter. However for many people today, it also means a whole lotta stress, in all shapes and sizes. Whether its being way too behind on the Christmas shopping, or your own end of year goals; in cases even meeting certain relatives could be enough to induce a mild anxiety attack . Ultimately it always feels like there’s way too much to do at this time of year, however it can help to keep in mind that there’s no point in overloading ourselves, in fact that can often make things even more unpleasant. We make various everyday problems worse with our implicit indignation that we must deal with them at all – as if we imagined we might one day get to live a problem-free life.  One hour of Exercise per week and can treat and help your mental health. If you don’t want to break a sweat, Yoga does wonders too . On the other hand this not only helps you mentally, but physically too. Exercise can h...

Water has been dubbed the essence of life. With this in mind it is no surprise that the beverage industry turns over trillions of dollars a year. Interestingly and progressively however, the percentage of that turnover actually coming from water is decreasing over time. With the endless choices of soft drinks, juices, energy drinks etc. on offer today it is not difficult to see why this is the case. Many people today are likely to stick with a coke or other fizzy drink with lunch, and at times go through the whole day without so much as a sip of water. This mind you, in a country were water is freely accessible, does not come at some extreme expense, and hence does not require miles of walking just to fetch it. Doctors, nutritionists and health professionals alike will agree that drinking water is essential for human health. Being hydrated affects the way we think, feel and function on a daily basis. While we may not always recognise its importance, water is a truly indispens...