Can Menopause Cause Anxiety?
Yes. The NHS lists anxiety, mood swings and low mood among the common symptoms of perimenopause and menopause, and it can start even if you have never been an anxious person.
Best CBD Oil for Pain UK? What the Evidence Says and How to Choose
The best CBD oil for pain in the UK is one you can check: on the FSA public list, lab tested, clear mg per ml.
Best CBD Oil for Sleep (UK): How to Choose and Our Picks
The best CBD oil for sleep in the UK is a broad spectrum oil with 0% THC, a clear mg per drop, a batch lab report and a place on the FSA public list.
What Does Ashwagandha Do? Benefits, Dose and Safety (UK)
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an Ayurvedic herb, mainly taken as a root extract for stress. Small trials suggest it may help a little with stress, anxiety and sleep, but the evidence is low certainty.
Magnesium vs Zinc: Differences, Benefits and Can You Take Them Together? (UK)
Yes, most adults can take zinc and magnesium together. At normal supplement doses, within the NHS limits of 25mg of zinc and 400mg of magnesium a day, they don’t get in each other’s way: the study showing zinc…
Is There a Tiger Balm with CBD? CBD Balm vs Tiger Balm (UK)
No. Tiger Balm doesn’t contain CBD. We checked Tiger Balm’s UK website in October 2026: the Red and White ointments are licensed medicines made with camphor, menthol, cajuput oil and clove oil, and the UK range has no…
Is Ashwagandha Safe? UK Safety Review, Rules and Who Should Avoid It
No, ashwagandha isn’t banned in the UK. As of October 2026 it’s legal as a food supplement, but the FSA is reviewing its safety: its toxicity committee discussed a third draft statement in September 2026 and nothing has…
Magnesium for Focus and Brain Fog: Does It Help? Best Form
Magnesium may help focus and brain fog if you’re low in it, as it contributes to normal psychological function and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
CBD and HRV for Runners: Does It Help Recovery? What the Research Shows
There are no human trials of CBD and heart rate variability (HRV), so CBD isn’t proven to raise your HRV or readiness score.
Cannabinoids Explained: CBD, THC, CBG, CBN and Minor Cannabinoids (UK)
Cannabinoids are compounds that act on the body’s cannabinoid system. Hemp and cannabis contain over 100, but only two are well studied: THC, which is intoxicating and controlled in the UK, and CBD, which isn’t.
Best Time to Take CBD Oil: Morning or Night, and With Food? (UK)
There is no proven best time to take CBD oil, so match it to your routine: with breakfast, or about an hour before bed as part of a wind-down.
MCT vs Hemp Seed vs Olive Oil: The Best Carrier Oil for CBD
MCT oil is the most common CBD carrier because it’s light, tasteless and stays liquid, but no carrier has been clearly proven best in people.