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Stories to help you find more home & garden sanctuary — chosen from across the Wellbeing Magazine archive.

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Managing Everyday Life with Sciatica

Sciatica can turn ordinary parts of the day into unexpected challenges. Sitting at a desk, getting comfortable in bed, driving to work, or simply walking around the grocery store

By Rachel Branson · 2 Oct 2026

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Is Your Home Helping You Feel Your Best?

Wellbeing is usually discussed in terms of sleep, nutrition, movement, and stress, but the environment surrounding us every day deserves attention too.

By Rachel Branson · 25 Aug 2026

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Fire Safety Standards for Pediatric Disposable Hospital Curtains

In the pediatric unit of any hospital, where delicate medical machines, oxygen lines, and electrical equipment are everywhere, even a slight negligence in safety standards can lead to a major accident. Imagine a short circuit in a machine installed next to a bed in a children's ward or a small spark of electricity; in such a situation, if the curtain there is made of ordinary cloth, it can catch fire within seconds and engulf the entire ward.

By Rachel Branson · 6 Aug 2026

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Why Wellbeing Begins Where We Live

What if the biggest lever for public health is not in the bathroom cabinet, but in the streets outside our front door?

By Rachel Branson · 27 Jul 2026

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Nature Deficit Syndrome: Why We Need More Wild Spaces

There was a time when spending hours outdoors was simply part of everyday life. Children climbed trees, built dens, explored woodlands and returned home only when hunger or darkness finally called them back inside.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Jul 2026

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Sweet Orange – Enjoying the Sweetness of Life

As high summer arrives and the light grows long and golden, ‘Sweet Orange’ offers a gentle remembering of how to lighten, how to play and how to let j

By Rachel Branson · 10 Jul 2026

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How to Build a Restful, Anxiety-Free Home Sanctuary

Your living space serves as a retreat from daily chaos. Designing a peaceful environment assists with lowering stress after long hours at work, making your home a true sanctuary. You deserve a place where external demands disappear the moment you step through the front door.

By Rachel Branson · 3 Jul 2026

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How Bedroom Design Influences Daily Wellbeing

Most of us spend a surprising amount of time thinking about the rooms guests will see. We repaint living rooms, upgrade dining spaces, and search endlessly for the perfect coffee table.

By Rachel Branson · 2 Jul 2026

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The Benefits of Receiving an Iron Infusion at Home in Garden City

If you've been feeling unusually tired, foggy, or short of breath climbing the stairs, you may have chalked it up to a busy schedule or loss of sleep. However, for millions of people, that persistent exhaustion is actually a sign of low iron, and restoring normal energy isn't as simple as taking a daily supplement.

By Rachel Branson · 25 Jun 2026

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The Wellness Benefits of a Clean and Stable Home Structure

Your physical surroundings shape your daily mood and long-term health. A leaking roof or a cracked foundation can easily disrupt your peace of mind. Keeping your property in top shape prevents hidden worries from growing.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Jun 2026

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The Wellness Benefits of a Secure and Stable Roof System

Many people focus on interior decorations when planning their home health routines. They buy expensive indoor air purifiers, clean filters, and ergonomic chairs to feel better. Small changes help create a neat living environment.

By Rachel Branson · 20 Jun 2026

Interior Design

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In The Details: Small Ways To Elevate Your Interior Design

Improving your interior decor doesn’t have to involve big expensive upgrades. Sometimes small changes can make a massive difference to the look and feel of your home. Below are seven details to consider changing.

By Rachel Branson · 11 May 2026

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Grow A Positive Outlook With STIGA 

At STIGA, it’s not just about lawn mowers and leaf blowers, it’s about living your best outdoor life. For decades, the team have blended heritage, inn

By Rachel Branson · 8 May 2026

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Designing Interiors That Echo Natural Landscapes

Natural landscapes have a way of making a space feel settled, layered, and easy to spend time in. When you bring that influence indoors, the goal is not to copy the outdoors literally

By Rachel Branson · 5 May 2026

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The Mental Health Benefits of Having a Decorative Garden Space in Your Home

In our increasingly fast-paced and digitally dominated world, the search for peace and mental wellbeing has become more crucial than ever. Whilst therapy, medication, and lifestyle changes all play important roles in maintaining psychological health, one often overlooked solution lies quite literally in our own backyards.

By Rachel Branson · 29 Apr 2026

Gardening Work in a Small Space

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No Backyard? No Problem. Here's How To Make Chaos Gardening Work in a Small Space

When Pinterest reported a 300% surge in searches for "chaos gardening" back in December 2024, it was clear the trend had moved well beyond a fleeting social media moment. And heading into 2026, the momentum hasn't faded. The appeal is easy to understand: scatter a mix of seeds, step back, and let plants grow as they please

By Rachel Branson · 19 Apr 2026

Why The Way You Arrive Home Matters More Than You Think

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Why The Way You Arrive Home Matters More Than You Think

Think about the last time you arrived home. Not the moment you sat down or put the kettle on, but the seconds just before that. The walk from the car to the door. The click of a latch. The sound of a garage door rolling open. The way your shoulders may have dropped, just slightly, as you stepped out of the day and into your own space.

By Rachel Branson · 17 Apr 2026

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3 Easy Tips for Tranquil Backyard Bliss

Transform backyard into a sanctuary of stillness. Explore thoughtful landscaping and domestic habits that nurture mental clarity and emotional well-being.

By Rachel Branson · 25 Feb 2026

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How to Take Care of a Niche Garden

Creating a niche garden can be a fun and rewarding experience. Whether you want a butterfly garden, a rock garden, or a herb garden

By Rachel Branson · 13 Jan 2026

Is Too Much Tech Around You Energy-Consuming?

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Is Too Much Tech Around You Energy-Consuming?

The low-level hum of connectivity, the constant ping of your phone, and those annoying Microsoft Teams notifications can become overwhelming at times.

By Rachel Branson · 23 Dec 2025

Learn to Make Bread the French Way

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Learn to Make Bread the French Way

Artisan bakery launches immersive French bread-making workshops in London. Few culinary experiences evoke comfort and tradition quite like a freshly baked French baguette.

By Rachel Branson · 16 Dec 2025

Where Raw Vegans Get Their Protein

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Where Raw Vegans Get Their Protein

If you’ve ever followed a raw vegan diet, you’ll know the question that appears like clockwork at every family gathering, every work lunch, and occasionally even from the typically well-meaning person sitting next to you on a plane: “But where do you get your protein?”

By Rachel Branson · 2 Dec 2025

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The Last Mile: A Gentle Reminder That Movement Connects Us More Than We Think

The Last Mile, a new film series from Brompton and Pivotal, explores how movement, place and simple shared experiences can support our wellbeing. After attending the London premiere, I reflect on the two stories, the power of slow exploration and why mobility can play a deeper role in how we feel.

By Rachel Branson · 28 Nov 2025

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The Last Mile: Brompton x Pivotal Celebrate Movement, Community and Exploration

The Last Mile is a new two-part film series from Brompton and Pivotal that celebrates movement, community and everyday exploration. Ahead of its London launch, we share what the films aim to explore and why this collaboration speaks directly to wellbeing, connection and the joy of travelling through the world with greater freedom.

By Rachel Branson · 27 Nov 2025

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Healing At Alladale Wilderness Reserve

The first blissful shock is the water. Plunging into a mountain rock pool at Alladale Wilderness Reserve, the cold slices through the skin and takes your breath away.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Nov 2025

Still Water: Finding Calm at The Reeds, South Lodge

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Still Water: Finding Calm at The Reeds, South Lodge

There is a particular kind of stillness that only nature can teach. The kind that quiets the noise within you as much as the noise around you. I found it at South Lodge

By Rachel Branson · 14 Nov 2025

Why Forest Bathing Could Be the Answer to a Calmer Mind

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Why Forest Bathing Could Be the Answer to a Calmer Mind

The relentless hum of notifications, the never-ending to-do lists, the weight of being perpetually available—if you're feeling constantly "on," you're not imagining it. This chronic state of low-grade stress that we all feel leaves us feeling anxious and exhausted. But the answer to this problem might not be as expensive or complicated as many of us think. In fact, it could be as simple as taking a walk outside.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Nov 2025

Your Home Gym Transformation: From Garage to Private Sanctuary

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Your Home Gym Transformation: From Garage to Private Sanctuary

Transformation. Convenience. Sanctuary. These three words hold the key to solving one of life’s most persistent wellness challenges: maintaining a consistent fitness routine when time, energy, and motivation are already stretched thin. For anyone navigating the demands of careers and family, the barrier to exercise often isn't a desire to work out—it's accessibility.

By Rachel Branson · 14 Nov 2025

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Should We Accept Medical Diagnoses?

You or a close friend may have been given a medical diagnosis of a chronic disease and been told there is no cure, that it will need lifetime medication, the disease may shorten life, and told to just carry on and enjoy the last years as much as possible! NOW THAT IS A BLEAK FUTURE!

By Rachel Branson · 2 Nov 2025

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Keep Calm and Declutter

Decluttering, then, becomes less about tidying and more about tending to our space and thoughts. It is an act of self-care, a kindness toward our future self—a gentle sorting of what to keep, what to pass on, and what no longer fits the person we are becoming.

By Rachel Branson · 2 Nov 2025

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Sleep Rituals That Actually Work

Forget the clichés—these science-backed sleep rituals go beyond lavender and screen bans. If you’re tired of tossing and turning, try these unusual but effective techniques.

By Rachel Branson · 28 Oct 2025

How Can Home Building Improve Your Living Space?

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How Can Home Building Improve Your Living Space?

Here's the thing: your home needs to support you, not work against you every single day. Those tight corners, awkward floor plans, and designs that feel stuck

By Rachel Branson · 27 Oct 2025

Smart Ways to Maximize Space in Small Homes

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Smart Ways to Maximize Space in Small Homes

Living in a small home can be both rewarding and challenging. Limited square footage often forces homeowners to rethink how they organize

By Rachel Branson · 26 Oct 2025

Ace Your Immune Health This Winter: Top five tips

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Ace Your Immune Health This Winter: Top five tips

In recent years, immune health has become one of the nation’s top wellbeing priorities. With cold and flu season fast approaching, supporting your body’s natural defences has never been more important.

By Rachel Branson · 13 Oct 2025

Understanding Color’s Role in Human Emotions

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Understanding Color’s Role in Human Emotions

Color plays an integral role in shaping how people feel, behave, and perceive their surroundings. From the soft pastels that calm the senses to bold tones

By Rachel Branson · 10 Oct 2025

Best Rain Gear for Portland Dogs

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Best Rain Gear for Portland Dogs

If you’ve ever tried to walk the dog, push a stroller, and manage the rain all at once, you know how hectic it gets.

By Rachel Branson · 25 Sept 2025

Plan a Wellness Food Road Trip in the South

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Plan a Wellness Food Road Trip in the South

When you’re an avid traveller, the open road, sunlight on your face, and the promise of meals that taste incredible while restoring your body and mind

By Rachel Branson · 24 Sept 2025

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Therme Manchester Build Begins

Discover how Therme Manchester is transforming TraffordCity into the UK’s largest wellbeing resort. A £450m sustainable wellness destination with spa, fitness, thermal baths, gardens, art, and more – opening 2028.

By Rachel Branson · 12 Sept 2025

A Recovery Haven for Mind, Body & Spirit

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A Recovery Haven for Mind, Body & Spirit

As a retreat host and wellness practitioner specialising in yoga, sound healing, breathwork, and crystal therapy, I’ve always believed in practising what I preach.

By Rachel Branson · 12 Sept 2025

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Skipping for Cardio Health

Discover how skipping can boost your heart health, improve coordination, and add a fun twist to your cardio routine—perfect for all fitness levels.

By Rachel Branson · 6 Sept 2025

Herbal Walks and Hidden Lessons

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Herbal Walks and Hidden Lessons

At the beginning of summer, I joined a Medicinal Herb Walk around the Valley Pond in Newhaven and discovered that we were surrounded by healing allies that we have learned to dismiss as weeds

By Rachel Branson · 3 Sept 2025

What Is a Healthy Home and Why Layout Matters

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What Is a Healthy Home and Why Layout Matters

Yes, a healthy home prioritizes sustainable building practices, clean air quality, and cleanliness. But there’s more to a healthy home than that.

By Rachel Branson · 25 Aug 2025

Life begins at 40: New research reveals a nation finding meaning in midlife

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Life begins at 40: New research reveals a nation finding meaning in midlife

A powerful new campaign from adult education college, City Lit, is challenging outdated views on ageing and purpose. With its “Find Your Voice” campaign, City Lit is calling on people across the UK to embrace their potential at any age and a new nationwide survey shows there’s never been a better time to start.

By Rachel Branson · 19 Aug 2025

Top Spots for Jazz Lovers in New Orleans

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Top Spots for Jazz Lovers in New Orleans

New Orleans has a tremendous cultural heritage, a history, and a special form of music. It is the birthplace of jazz, so an authentic jazz community naturally remains active

By Rachel Branson · 23 Jul 2025

Start Your Brain Health Routine Today

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Start Your Brain Health Routine Today

Maintaining brain health as we age is essential for supporting memory, cognitive function, emotional well-being, and overall quality of life.

By Rachel Branson · 22 Jul 2025

Why Batsi in Andros is the perfect Greek getaway

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Why Batsi in Andros is the perfect Greek getaway

Standing, with my hands on my hips, in the sparkling, crystal clear Aegean Sea, looking back at Batsi in Andros, I asked myself what it is about the village which is just so easy on the ey

By Rachel Branson · 21 Jul 2025

The ABCs of Adding Value With Smart Structural Work

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The ABCs of Adding Value With Smart Structural Work

Fancy finishes are fun — who doesn’t love gleaming countertops or stunning light fixtures? But when it comes to adding actual value to a home, real magic happens below the surface

By Rachel Branson · 21 Jul 2025

Suns Lifestyle: Tips to Create a Serene Garden

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Suns Lifestyle: Tips to Create a Serene Garden

In collaboration with Suns Lifestyle, drawing on many years’ experience working with leading landscapers and garden designers across the UK, this article features their expertise on outdoor furniture and design.

By Rachel Branson · 16 Jul 2025

Ananda Spa in the Himalayas

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Ananda Spa in the Himalayas

Back in 2011, I was on holiday in Rishikesh (India) which is in the foothills of the Himalayas. Not only is it a pilgrimage town for Hindus, it is considered the birth place of Yoga

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jul 2025

Sacred Stillness in the Dolomities: An Ayurvedic Retreat

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Sacred Stillness in the Dolomities: An Ayurvedic Retreat

After a month of travel through Europe, my journey concluded at Engel Ayurpura, a boutique Ayurvedic retreat nestled in the pristine peaks of South Tyrol. And as it turns out, I had saved the best for last.

By Rachel Branson · 5 Jul 2025

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Take Control of Time

Returning to the ancient Greeks, they had a deeper understanding of “time study” and recognised two different types of time. They, like us, had time that could be measured wit

By Rachel Branson · 2 Jul 2025

9 Reasons London Is a Must-Visit Place This Year

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9 Reasons London Is a Must-Visit Place This Year

If you’ve been thinking about planning a trip this year, put London at the top of your list. It’s got that perfect mix of old-school charm and modern city buzz

By Rachel Branson · 1 Jul 2025

How to Efficiently Manage Your Waste

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How to Efficiently Manage Your Waste

Waste management plays a crucial role in addressing many of today's environmental challenges and helps to conserve resources.

By Rachel Branson · 26 Jun 2025

Top 10 Qualities to Look for in a Sydney Nanny

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Top 10 Qualities to Look for in a Sydney Nanny

As parents, finding the perfect nanny is an important decision that will make your life easier and provide your children with the care they deserve.

By Rachel Branson · 17 Jun 2025

How Digital Habits Can Influence Your State of Mind

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How Digital Habits Can Influence Your State of Mind

The UK is already living a routine in which going online takes up almost half of an adult's day. According to Ofcom's Online Nation 2024, an average of 4h20min a day is spent in front of screens

By Rachel Branson · 12 Jun 2025

Wellbeing During a Time of World Upheaval

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Wellbeing During a Time of World Upheaval

Our world is going through a big change with extreme polarization in people’s views. There is a big gap in belief systems and political ideologies

By Rachel Branson · 11 Jun 2025

Create The Dream Home For Buyers

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Create The Dream Home For Buyers

Are you interested in selling your home in the future? If so, then there are a few different steps that you should take.

By Rachel Branson · 7 Jun 2025

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