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HAVE A VERY HEALTHY CHRISTMAS with Zanna, Natasha and Carly!

We’re celebrating the season of good cheer by bringing together our very favourite bloggers from the worlds of healthy eating, fitness and natural beauty. All hail Natasha Corrett, Zanna van Dijk and Carly Rowena – the new wellbeing stars

“MY BEST CHRISTMAS PRESENT”

It’s not your usual stocking filler that changes your life forever. Two women unwrap memories of truly unforgettable presents

SCENTS OF PURPOSE

Essential oils can help you feel and look your best – whatever stresses Christmas throws at you

SEASON’S EATINGS

From the perfect free from mince pie to a superfood winter salad, healthy’s food guru Rebecca Seal shares her festive fare

YOUR CHRISTMAS INSURANCE PLAN

Don’t tap out your nutrient reserves during the festive season. These goodness-packed meal ideas will help to keep you on top form

PARTY PIECES

These simple yet stylish canapés achieve the impossible. Healthy and free from, they’re tasty, too

WHY ARE WE ALL SO TIRED?

With one in five GP visits in the UK due to fatigue, Dr Louise Newson takes a look at some of the less obvious reasons we feel so exhausted – and how to reboot your energy levels…

HOW YOU'RE MAKING YOUR COUGHS AND COLDS WORSE

OK, there's no magic cure for seasonal sniffles. But get on top of these 10 common mistakes, and you can help lessen their length and severity

YOGA NEVER FELT THIS GOOD

Tara Stiles, founder of Strala Yoga, says getting the best out of your practice means focusing on how your body really feels. Limber up for her eight-part sequence

“STRONG IS A GREAT LOOK ON A WOMAN”

Divorce, family illness… after a tough couple of years, sports presenter Kirsty Gallacher, 40, is feeling healthier and happier than ever

IS ‘SELF-LOVE’ HELPFUL?

A new wave of self-acceptance is sweeping the internet. But should you really feel good if you’ve lost 1lb when the plan was a stone, or run a mile instead of a marathon?

The beauty of MAKE-UP

From a signature red lip to basic black eyeliner or perfect foundation – make-up can transform us both physically and mentally

NOSTALGIA – the new WELLBEING BOOSTER

It’s not about yearning wistfully for times long gone – celebrating the past can help you live more positively in the present

GET SOME SPACE

If you’re always stressed out from answering emails or ferrying kids around, you could benefit from some solo time. Being alone is firmly on trend – and could save your sanity

“I’ve always felt I had to prove myself”

Former England women’s football coach, Hope Powell on what making it in a ‘man’s world’ has taught her

“KEEPING A JOURNAL CHANGED MY LIFE”

Former self-help junkie Katie Dalebout transformed her wellbeing by simply writing a diary. Here’s what happened

“MY FIRST CHRISTMAS WITH MY SISTER”

Annette Youngson, 51, didn’t know she had a sister until this year – and now she’s making up for lost time

THE RISE OF THE BEAUTY SUPP

The sale of beauty supplements – or nutricosmetics – is predicted to double in value by 2023. But are we informed enough to make the right choices? healthy investigates

FORWARD DRINKING

Turns out it’s not so much what you order, but

5 ways with... DRIED FIGS

Good news! These deliciously sweet and sticky festive favourites provide important minerals for healthy bones, energy levels and blood pressure, reveals nutritionist Fiona Hunter

In season… JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE

This tasty, versatile tuber is just the nutritious winter veg we’ve been after

KITCHEN CONFIDENTIAL

Salad, croissants and indulgence in moderation, chef Rachel Khoo* has her diet analysed by healthy’s nutritionist Dr Carrie Ruxton

Antibiotics 101

Pharmacist Deborah Evans has the latest expert advice on these vital drugs, and what we can do to prevent common bugs becoming resistant to them

PAWS FOR THOUGHT

From dogs and cats to rabbits and horses, animals are increasingly being used in therapy for their ability to aid recovery and boost your health and wellbeing

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH... IV VITAMIN INFUSIONS?

Hooking up to a drip for a turbo nutrient boost is pretty extreme, so does it live up to the hype? healthy investigatesÉ

WHAT IT FEELS LIKE… TO HAVE MISOPHONIA

Everyone gets annoyed by noise from time to time, but for Beki Tams, 30, from Middlesbrough, this little understood condition – a strong dislike of specific sounds – has serious consequences for her everyday life

THE LOWDOWN ON… ALCOHOL

Worried that another Christmas tipple will affect your health? Here’s what you need to know

WHAT TO DO ABOUT RAYNAUD’S

If your fingers turn white and numb in the cold, then you could have this common condition

FOCUS ON MILK THISTLE

It’s a busy month for this herbal remedy, thanks to its potent liver-saving antioxidants. Dietician Carrie Ruxton explains…

THE EDIT

New studies and stats you need to know about

HALF MARATHON TRAINING

It may sound daunting, but 13.1 miles is completely achievable if you train right, says coach Greg Whyte GET STARTED

HOW CAN I TACKLE SORE MUSCLES?

healthy’s Niki Rein advises on injury-proofing your workout, plus the healthiest evening eats

WHY I LOVE... BOOTCAMP CLASSES

Paediatric nurse Zoe Lane, 30, from London, beat stress and dropped two dress sizes into the bargain

IT’S CHRISTMAS JUST NOT AS WE KNOW IT

December doesn’t have to mean slogging around crowded shops to a Slade soundtrack. These soul-boosting breaks give a different kind of festive cheer

WIN! A SUMPTUOUS TWO-NIGHT BREAK

WHAT’S HOT NOW

From nourished winter skin to sweet-tasting cold remedies, we’ve got you covered!

HEALTHY HEROES

Who are the people behind your favourite stores? We meet store manager Katy, 28, from Wrexham

WELCOME TO HEALTHY

Christmas and healthy – two words that, if I say

WHO’S IN YOUR HEALTHY

Our contributors reveal their best Christmas gifts ever

YOUR SAY

Write, email, tweet or Facebook us – get in touch, we love to hear from you!

COOL BENEFITS

You can forget hunkering down with a book; winter is

BACK TO BLACK

Charcoal has come a long way since Gwyneth Paltrow first

A HEALTHIER TIPPLE

Christmas only happens once a year – meaning it’s more

ALL-WEATHER CYCLING

Now’s the time to leave those fairweather cyclists for dust

NOT JUST A DROP IN THE OCEAN

At healthy HQ, we were delighted to hear of government

WIN! OUR GREAT GIFTS

For your chance to win these fab wellbeing goodies, enter by 22 December

WALK IT OUT

Don’t wait for Christmas Day to enjoy a family walk

EXERCISE SELF-CONTROL

If you want to demonstrate some willpower when the tin