We’ve all been told to have eight glasses of water every day to stay hydrated, but what’s the truth in that and when might hydration needs vary? We’ve invited Laura Jennings, who has a Masters in Nutrition, to share ideas around how body composition and physical activity levels aren’t the only factors to be taken into consideration.

In this blog, Jessica Taylor, who has a master's in public health, explains what happens to the body during the menstrual cycle and why (and how) some people are adapting their exercise around those hormone changes.

We’ve invited Olivia Donoso to explore the confidence-boosting effects of hypnotherapy and neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) in this article. Olivia has experience as a model and is also a trained hypnotherapist and NLP practitioner, and we think you’ll find her take on this topic incredibly insightful given her extensive experience in the creative industry.

In this blog, Jessica Taylor, who has a master's in public health, explains more about period poverty. But don’t worry if you haven’t explored this subject before: "Period poverty is when individuals lack access to menstrual hygiene products, such as tampons and sanitary pads, due to financial constraints."

We’re often led to believe that all anxiety is unwanted and unwarranted, but in fact, some anxiety is normal - even healthy at times. Anxiety is a natural response to danger or stress, but when it becomes all-consuming or interferes with our ability to live the life we want, we need to take action.

Hypnotherapy is a powerful tool to help you deal with anxiety that’s causing you to struggle in your daily life. In this article, we’ll go a little deeper into where anxiety originates from and why hypnosis is so effective in helping you manage it.

Thanks to movies, TV or the experience of a close friend, you may already have ideas about what hypnosis involves. But how accurate are they? Let’s break down what hypnosis really is, the theory behind it, and how it can help you make positive changes in your life.

How do you find balance in your life? It’s not an easy question to answer. Some would argue that the notion of balance just isn’t possible.

We’ve all heard how we should try to eat a healthy balanced diet to live our best lives. This is the ethos behind the GoodLife brand and each and every product in our range has been carefully developed to provide a nutritionally balanced base for a meal.

In mid-May we hosted a (sold out!) workshop called “Body Image & Unlocking Your Authentic Self” and it was totally heart-warming to be together in-person after covid.

At the beginning of Mental Health Awareness week 2022, I invited Boucleme founder, Michele Scott-Lynch, to talk about her own curly hair journey and, of course, mental health.

Deciding to start therapy can be a big and sometimes daunting decision. Finding and ‘clicking’ with a therapist can also take some time, but when you do find ‘the one’, you’ll wish that you’d started years ago.

The Be Well Collective is excited to announce that we are the official charity for The Humanians. Amber Day, the creator of Visbii, has teamed up with NFT creation studio Odd One Out Labs to create - The Humanians, a socially conscious NFT collection born on the Ethereum Blockchain, with an active and rapidly growing Twitter and Discord community, The Humanians will be launching their NFT collection end of April 2022.

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder affecting over 10% of the population. IBS impairs quality of life and can make social situations difficult. Therefore, individuals with IBS are more susceptible to anxiety, depressive symptoms and stress.

We all know fibre is good for us but what does it actually do and…. What actually is it? The simple truth can be found below but take it from us – it really is the sh*t!

Our gut is extremely complex and has a big impact on our overall health. The gut is another word for the digestive tract, which starts from your mouth and ends at your rectum. Gut health refers to the overall health of your digestive tract.

Although much has been talked about IBS in recent years, very few health professionals bring to attention the possible causes that underlie its collection of symptoms. It is widely known that stress and anxiety are some of the main triggers for most individuals but food poisoning is another leading known cause of IBS.

It’s common for us all to experience self-doubt at times, especially when we are feeling stressed or overwhelmed. It can hold us back and can prevent us from reaching our full potential or expressing who we really are. By comparing ourselves to others and their achievements self-doubt can be exacerbated.

Sleep is increasingly recognised as a cornerstone of our health, however, the complex relationship between nutrition and sleep is frequently overlooked. It’s an important one to acknowledge though and can have a profound impact on our sleep quality. By eating smarter we could create opportunities to sleep better.

Nutrition plays a key role in our performance and recovery. I am sure you have found many times that some sessions didn’t go so well as others. One reason for this could be your diet. Making sure you are sustaining a healthy diet to support your energy demands and replenishing your vitamins and minerals will play a key part in how you train, and how you feel.

Closely intertwined with body image, body dysmorphia involves the preoccupation with imagined defects in appearance. It is a disorder that goes deeper than vanity, it is a severe global public health problem with more than 1 in 20 girls aged 17-19 diagnosed in the UK.