Miriam Calleja

We sat down with skincare experts and dug into recent studies to learn more about red light therapy — what it is, how it works, and if it's really worth the hype. Even though red light therapy has been around for a while, it has recently gained…

Mood swings, hair loss, inability to lose weight ... hormonal imbalances can silently wreak havoc on our bodies. We spoke with a hormone expert to learn the telltale signs that it's time to get tested. From mood swings and low energy to unexplained…

From its initial discovery to its downfall and comeback, we're breaking down the facts surrounding MSG, including the answer to our most burning question — is MSG actually "bad" for you? Surely you remember the signs outside the local Chinese…

‘And then the pandemic happened’ is a phrase we’ve come to expect in personal essays lately. However, I’m here to tell you about how the year 2020 brought a surprising and unexpected experience that took me out of the small island I’d been living on…

Skin Care The new year is an excellent time to shake things up. You might cringe at the phrase ‘New Year, New You’, but how about a slightly improved you? A more confident you? A ‘you’ more comfortable in your skin? Now, that is a more achievable…

Skin Care If you’re a young parent, chances are you’re always looking for ways to reduce the number of products you need to buy. After all, those little ones are expensive enough as it is! So what if we told you there was a product on the market that…

Our skin is a powerful, living organ that performs numerous functions for our bodies and protects us from the outside world. The skin barrier protects our body from infections, chemicals, toxins, moisture loss, and other everyday stresses. It also…

Skin Care The winter months can be tough on your skin. Cold weather, dry air, and windy conditions can leave your skin feeling dry, tight, irritated, and perhaps not looking too good. But don’t despair! You can do a few simple things to help your…

Skin Care TikTok users are some of the most creative people on the internet. They are always coming up with new trends and styles and always looking for ways to improve their appearance. One of the latest trends on TikTok is the use of serums. Why…

Minerals, Vitamins and Supplements As we head into autumn and winter, health experts predict that the flu season may start earlier than usual in 2022. They also think that the particular strain of flu may be harsher than the average flu. Researchers…

Skin Care As we age, our skin changes. We lose collagen, which makes our skin less supple and more prone to wrinkles. The fatty tissue below our skin decreases, making our skin thinner and less able to hold in moisture. With a slow skin cell…

Skin Care Why did I get acne? Acne is a common skin condition that affects people of all ages. While the exact cause of acne is unknown, it is thought to be related to several factors, including hormones, genetics, and diet. For many people, acne is…

Hair Care Hair continuously renews itself in cycles, the growth phase, the rest phase, the fall and re-growth phase. The hair cycle of a person can last two to six years. The loss of 50 to 100 hairs a day is considered normal and does not cause hair…

Anti-Ageing Everyone’s unique hair, skin, and eye colour are determined by the melanin in the body. Melanin is a natural pigment found in your skin, and when the production of melanin is altered, this causes the skin to go lighter or darker.…

Whether you are new to Pilates or not, this exercise regime offers plenty of options during pregnancy. Pilates can help prepare you for labor and delivery. Your pregnancy is an opportunity to prepare your body for recovery, decrease the chance of…

Yoga and Pilates are two popular exercise programs that offer a variety of benefits. Both can help improve flexibility, strength, and balance. They also can help reduce stress and promote relaxation. Many fitness schedule both Pilates and Yoga, or…

Skin Care Do you ever think about how delicate your skin is? It is thin and fragile, and it is keeping you alive. Often referred to as the largest organ in the human body, the skin is an essential barrier between us and the outside world. It protects…