Sleepy Girl Mocktail: The UK Recipe & Does It Work?
The sleepy girl mocktail went from a viral bedtime drink to a genuine wind-down ritual for a lot of people.
How to Lower Cortisol Naturally: A UK Guide
To lower cortisol naturally, focus on the basics with the best evidence: protect your sleep, keep most exercise moderate, have caffeine only in the morning, drink less alcohol, practise slow breathing or meditation, get outdoors and spend time…
Can’t Sleep on Mounjaro? Why It Happens & What Helps
If your sleep has gone sideways since starting Mounjaro (tirzepatide), you are not imagining it, plenty of people report the same.
Best Magnesium for Mounjaro: A UK Guide
More than half a million people in the UK are now taking Mounjaro (tirzepatide), and once appetite drops away a common question follows: which magnesium should I take, and will it help with sleep and muscle cramps?
Melatonin vs CBD for Sleep: Which Is Better? (UK Guide)
Melatonin has more evidence for sleep than CBD, but the effect is modest: a review of 19 trials found it helped people fall asleep about 7 minutes faster.
Reishi Cacao Benefits: What the Evidence Says (and How to Make It)
Reishi cacao is hot chocolate made with reishi mushroom, a fungus used for centuries in East Asia. Its main benefit is as a warm, low-caffeine evening ritual and a swap for coffee or a nightcap.
Functional Mushrooms UK Guide: 8 Adaptogenic Mushrooms, Evidence and Safety
Functional mushrooms are non-psychedelic fungi such as lion’s mane, reishi, cordyceps, chaga, turkey tail and shiitake, sold in the UK as powders, capsules and drinks.
Magnesium and Bone Health: What It Does and What the Research Shows
Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones, and about 60% of the body’s magnesium is stored in bone.
Tart Cherry for Recovery and Sleep: What the Evidence Shows (and CBD)
Tart cherry (Montmorency cherry) juice has some of the better evidence among recovery foods: a 2026 analysis found it was the most consistent plant supplement for reducing muscle soreness after hard exercise.
Ashwagandha vs Rhodiola: Which Is Better for Stress? (UK)
Ashwagandha is more often used for feeling stressed and wired, rhodiola for feeling stressed and exhausted. Ashwagandha has more trials for stress, though the evidence is low certainty, while reviews of rhodiola call its results contradictory.
Passionflower for Sleep: Does It Work? Research, Dose and Safety
Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) is a traditional calming herb used for sleep and nerves.
Ashwagandha vs Magnesium: Which Is Better for Stress and Sleep?
Ashwagandha has more trial evidence for stress: a 2022 review of 12 trials found it lowered stress and anxiety scores, though the evidence was rated low certainty.