Health (Page 9)

mental illness

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It is no secret that in Malta, public discussion about mental health (like many other topics that concern the well-being and fair treatment of others and our environment) is left wanting. Whilst there has been a general improvement in the discussion, and there have been an increasing number of educational campaigns occurring by non-profits such as the Richmond Foundation and media houses such as FreeHour, this is only the start. There is still a sense of shame and insensitivity that surrounds the topic of mental health and mental illness, and they need to be addressed as root causes of mental health stigma. One event displayingRead More…

sex secrets shame

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In: Health, Sexual and Reproductive Health

For decades, sex education in Malta was focused on abstinence and not getting a sexually transmitted infection. In the 80’s and 90’s, for example, the approach to sex education was not a sex-positive one, and sexual desire and sexual needs, especially outside of marriage were generally seen as immoral and wrong. Choosing to have sex in a long-term, heterosexual monogamous relationship was deemed to be the most appropriate course of action. The underlying message was that we are better people, better women, when we choose to reject and live ‘above the needs of the flesh’. Unfortunately, this seems to have left a whole generation withRead More…

quick wavy hair tutorial

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Wham makeup consultant Kim shares her secret to achieving natural effortless looking curls in this quick wavy hair tutorial… Hello Beauties!  Do you want effortless wavy hair in minimal time? Then this is for you! Side note: if you’ve got dead straight hair then this isn’t for you. To save heat/time to get ready sleep with braids, 1 braid if you want looser waves and 2 braids if you’d like them a little tighter, make sure that you’re hair is a little damp and put in a little product to help mold the waves (Curling cream). I’ve got naturally wavy/curly hair so this is pretty easyRead More…

real transformation Loranne Briffa

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What is a real transformation? We see many before and after photos and amaze ourselves because we see a physical change. But you know what are the best transformations? You guessed right….those which are not visible. It is amazing how a person can change when a mental transformation happens. Being able to smile, have a serene sleep and be grateful for your life are the best gifts one can be gifted with yet not always appreciate. Although I am no psychology expert, I would like to share with you a few tips which help you become confident and feel comfortable with yourself. Surround yourself withRead More…

coronary heart disease

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Coronary heart disease, which is the major cause of death worldwide, refers to issues with the heart’s blood supply, where this is blocked or interrupted by a build-up of fat within the coronary arteries. This process, referred to as atherosclerosis, can be caused by unhealthy lifestyle factors, such as smoking, poor dietary patterns and a sedentary lifestyle. Such factors can lead to high cholesterol, high blood pressure and diabetes, which increase the risk of developing coronary heart disease. Apart from the risk factors mentioned above, other non-modifiable risk factors can increase your risk of developing Coronary Heart Disease. These are age, gender and family history.Read More…

healthy pelvic floor

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How many times have you felt that you are not able to hold your urine? Does high impact activity have you running to the loo? What about worrying about it with a cough or a sneeze? Shame, embarrassment… unnecessary! This is a problem that is under discussed, but we are here to discuss! Most women tend to put this issue aside with the belief that it is unavoidable with age or after pregnancy. Well, SURPRISE! This is not always the case. These symptoms are more common than we think and are experienced by most women, however, can be treated. This is where your pelvic floorRead More…

walk and talk

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I launched Walk and Talk one year ago in wanting to use my own personal experience and survival from severe Mental Health illness to prevent others from enduring this or help those who are. I had been fundraising for charities in the UK and then in Malta when I moved here in 2018 – The Samaritans UK, Dar Kenn Ghal Sahhtek and The Richmond Foundation. When my best friend who I fought beside in hospital lost her battle to mental health, I realised how lucky I was to survive and that I must use this pure understanding to create a support network for the communityRead More…

Loranne Briffa

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In: Fitness and Nutrition, Health

My journey from overweight to athlete started around five years ago. Those who know me as a young teenager know a different version of me which I feel does not exist anymore. A shy, chubby girl whom thought her abilities were not much. I spent most of my twenties and early thirties yoyo dieting and trying different kind of sports but none of which made me feel any happy or comfortable with myself as bodybuilding and fitness. Throughout these years however I never stopped working on my inner self to change my weak points and embracing myself to become more positive. Once I was confidentRead More…

alopecia areata

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Alopecia Areata, seemingly an autoimmune condition, is characterised by isolated coin-sized hair loss patches on the scalp and/or the body caused by specific cells from the immune system attacking the follicle, blocking it from producing more hair. The first symptom of Alopecia Areata is usually sudden patchy hair loss that can grow larger, at times joining up. Certain individuals experience fast hair loss where all their scalp hair is lost without any patches appearing first. Some individuals also experience tingling, itching, burning, headaches or even pain in the skin along with hair loss. Alopecia Areata does not cause permanent hair loss since the hair folliclesRead More…

hypomania

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I was diagnosed with Bipolar Type 2 at thirteen, after losing a good friend of ours tragically at school. I had taken it upon myself to listen to doctors and my family, to continue having a relatively normal life with friends and family. Not going to lie, it was no easy task at first; however, with time, balance came. That’s how I learned that structure and routine were a vital part of this. Later in life, at nineteen, I moved to London solo, to better myself after losing a dear, close family member— it had destroyed me. My emotions ran wild. This is it part of a maniaRead More…