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Ever had that moment where you bend down to grab something, and when you stand up, it feels like you are in another body? 🤔

That shooting pain that seems to come from your lower back, through your buttocks, down your leg and sometimes into your foot? It may even cause you to start limping around or battling to stand up straight.

That is the dreaded sciatica 😖

Have you heard of endometriosis?

It’s not a condition that is widely known, even though it affects around 1 in 10 women. 🙍🏻‍♀‍

We want to help raise awareness of this condition and explain a little bit more about what it is and how it can affect day to day life. 💭

If you or somebody you know suffers from this condition, then it’s definitely worth a read!

We’re a nation of self-confessed pie lovers! 🥧

In fact, pie is so popular in the British Isles, that we have dedicated a whole week to appreciating the humble pie with “British Pie Week”.

To celebrate the great British pie, this week’s Inspired News 🗞 contains two of our favourite pie recipes for you to try at home. 👩‍🍳

We examine why you should be watching your salt intake, what to look out for on nutrition labels and we tell you how you can reduce the salt in your diet with just a few simple tricks and habit changes.

It will hopefully make it a little easier to fill your trolly with some healthier choices on your next shopping trip! 🛒

It’s National Bed Month! 🛌

Do you know how important your bed is for a good night’s sleep?! 😴

A good night of rest is really essential to staying healthy and happy, so the bed you choose can make a huge impact. 💪 Without the right information, you can end up having more sleepless nights and waking up with an aching body.

It’s National Bed Month! 🛌

Do you know how important your bed is for a good night’s sleep?! 😴

A good night of rest is really essential to staying healthy and happy, so the bed you choose can make a huge impact. 💪 Without the right information, you can end up having more sleepless nights and waking up with an aching body.

The right bed can be costly too 💰, so it’s important not to choose one that doesn’t really work for you.

You might think of self-esteem 💪 as that little voice inside you that tells you whether you are good enough, whether you can do something or not, and it impacts on all our decisions and actions.

However, that little voice actually comes from how we value ourselves! So, really, you are in control.

In this piece, we talk more about what self-esteem is and how you can develop it to feel more secure in yourself and your abilities!

Yes, this February 17th it is Random Acts of Kindness Day – a day to show someone you care about them.

It’s a day to put aside the busy everyday of our lives and think about how we can make a positive impact on someone else. It doesn’t have to be huge, as even something small and simple can really make someone’s day.

It could be anonymous or for someone close to you, but either way, here’s your chance to try out a Random Act of Kindness to celebrate this lovely day.

Remember: it’s all in the details!

Do you ever suffer from fingers or toes that turn blue or white?  Are they tingly or painful?  

Have you heard of Raynaud’s phenomenon? 🤔 You might be experiencing it!

Here’s your chance to learn more about it if you haven’t heard of it before.

There’s an old story about how if you hear ringing in your ears, someone’s talking about you 🗣.

And while you might be the subject of someone’s juicy gossip, it’s probably more likely that this is a very common condition called tinnitus!

This Tinnitus Awareness Week we’re taking the time to explain a little bit more about what tinnitus is and what you can do about it.