Resources to help the south Asian LGBTQQIAAP community, you and/or a loved one

If you or a loved one is seeking help, here are south Asian-specific resources so that you find help that both understands and (should you want it) is in line with your faith and culture.

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Why south Asians need vitamin D more than anyone else

By Dr Sefina Arif

Feeling general tiredness, fatigue and vague niggling aches and pains? You’re not alone. More than 50% of south Asians feel like this and it’s all because of a Vitamin D deficiency. As a hormone, Vitamin D regulates far more than you think.

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How to practice self care on a low budget

Advice on self care, can make it seem expensive, causing more stress than it should be relieving. So we look at 10 inexpensive and actually helpful ways to practice self care and really make yourself feel good.

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Tips to sit comfortably while working from home

Given that many of us will be working from home for the foreseeable future, here are some tips on how to position your work desk, equipment like laptops, and chair so you are comfortable, minimising damage and pain to your back, neck and shoulders and able to be as productive as you’d like.

The art of Hygge and beating the January blues

The Danish concept of hygge seems to be one reason why the country consistently ranks as one of the happiest countries in the world. So what is it and how can we use it to make our lives happier?

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South Asian women are the least likely to check themselves for signs of breast cancer.

We look at why this is, advice from women who have survived breast cancer, a link to how to check your breasts yourself each month and information on the online check-a-thon tonight.

Mental health resources

Some wide resources that you can you use to help narrow down the right help for you.

What to do if you're burnt out but can't take a break

For many, the end of lockdown has meant recognising that they are burnt out but acknowledging that they may not be able to take time off work and perhaps go on holiday. However there are still things you can do to overcome burn out.

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Wellness and self-care: 5 consumable Ayurvedic products that will have you feeling your best

As a south Asian, you are likely aware of Ayurveda and the many mental, physical and spiritual health benefits it touts. So as we ease out of lockdown and into a happier and healthier future, here are five consumable Ayurveda products to help you feel your best.

High-energy foods to help you through Ramadan

To help you in the last few days of Ramadan, below are some high-energy foods to keep you going. 💪🏽

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How has the pandemic affected the south Asian community in the UK?

Now a year into the pandemic and with the UK in the midst of it’s third national lockdown and approaching 100,000 deaths, we look at how Covid19 has affected the south Asian community.

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Switch up your lockdown workout

Join the Dubai 30-day Fitness Challenge from home! For Brits facing another lockdown and looking to change up their daily routine, Dubai encourages them to join its unique 30-day virtual fitness challenge.

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British Asian scientist Dr. Jajini Varghese awarded an Outstanding Person of the Year award for her work on breast cancer care

Discovery of the gene is helping diagnose women all over the world - gratifying news this October, which is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and ghd wants to help make sure you check your breasts each month

This month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hair styling products company, ghd, want to encourage and remind you to check your breasts regularly with their new product range. Read on to learn more about it, The Urban Kitchen founder, Toral Shah’s experience of breast cancer at just 29 and how to perform a potentially life-saving monthly breast check on yourself.

What to do if your friends won't respect social distancing

To begin with, understand why.

How you can slowly become more vegetarian

At the end of National Vegetarian Week, we get advice on how you can continue to add more vegetarian meals into your diet from someone who went from meat lover to proud veggie.

Exercises you can do at home during a global pandemic

New strict guidelines issued by the government yesterday mean that going to the gym and for exercise classes is not advisable. So instead, we look at different workouts you can do at home to stay fit and bolster your mental health.

Where you can go to seek mental health help

If the time comes when you feel you need to seek professional help for your mental health, it's good to know what all of your options are. So we've compiled a list of where and how you can find the best help for you.

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