Every one of us has been troubled by Constipation at some point in our lives. The Digestive system is a wonderful Intertwined Network of Tubes, Cavities, Pouches and a Pipeline which secretes Juices and Chemicals to help break down all that you consume throughout the day. To be released in the form of a Bowel Movement or Stool as it is most appropriately referred to. But what happens, when you realise that Things aren’t working in the Digestive Department the way they should be? You begin to open your Bowels with difficulty, often having to Strain and pass Hard Stools…

Today marks the start of Safer Sleep Week – an annual campaign raising awareness about the importance of safer sleep practices to reduce the risk of sleep related infant deaths. Safer Sleep Week is The Lullaby Trust’s national awareness campaign to share knowledge of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and simple advice that reduces the risk of it occurring. Sadly, around 4 babies a week in the UK die from SIDS, also known as cot death. In Wolverhampton, we want all parents and caregivers to be aware of safer sleep advice. This year, the week long campaign runs from Monday…

Managing asthma is not something your doctor can do for you all by himself. Asthma self help is an important part of treating and managing your condition so that it doesn’t take over your entire life. Your doctor may prescribe both daily medication and medication to take in case of an acute asthma episode, but the task of minimizing risk of asthma attack and taking care of yourself on a daily basis is largely up to you and your family. Learning some key asthma self help tricks can help you keep your asthma under control so that it doesn’t interfere…

Skipping meals is just one low blood sugar cause you need to avoid. When you skip meals, your body is starved for nutrients and doesn’t really know what to do with itself. When your body does not know what to do with itself, it will eventually tell you it needs food by sending signals that it needs to eat. Some symptoms that your body may go through sends out are blurred vision, dizziness, mental confusion, sweating, weakness, and abnormal behaviour. When you experience these symptoms, the only thing that should enter your mind is to get something to eat to…

Fasting during Ramadan offers various spiritual, physical, and psychological benefits: 1. Spiritual Benefits: Increased God-consciousness (Taqwa): Fasting encourages self-discipline and strengthens a person’s relationship with God, promoting a higher level of devotion and mindfulness. Purification of the Soul: Ramadan is seen as a time for spiritual cleansing. By abstaining from food, drink, and bad habits, a person can purify their heart and mind, focusing more on good deeds and prayers. Gratitude and Humility: Experiencing hunger and thirst fosters gratitude for what one has and promotes humility by understanding the struggles of the less fortunate. Increased Charity and Good Deeds: Fasting…

Wolverhampton’s young carers will be in the spotlight at the city marks Young Carers Action Day on Wednesday 12th March, 2025. Members of the City of Wolverhampton Council’s Carer Support Team have organised an information pop up at St Regis School, Tettenhall, to highlight the important role of young carers to teaching staff, and to encourage young carers to get help and support. It is the latest in a series of events organised by the team in conjunction with Amethyst Academies and the Three Spires Trust, which has seen similar pop-ups at St Peter’s, Moreton and Aldersley schools. Councillor Jacqui…

To look cut, with great muscle definition, many people have the misconception that you need to hit the gym. That’s the general belief: lift less weight and do more reps for definition. For bulk, lift heavier weights and do fewer reps. The idea that less weight, tones muscles, is wrong. Less weight and more reps, builds endurance. For explosive power, do fewer reps with heavier weight. Just remember that to really increase strength the general consensus is that you have to work with atleast 60% of your maximum lift (the heaviest weight at which you can complete a singe repetition).…

Wolverhampton will join the nation in a day of reflection to mark the fifth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic on Sunday (9 March, 2025). The day will remember the pandemic, and its impact on communities across the UK, with people invited to come together to reflect on this unique period of our history as well as their own experiences. The day will be an opportunity for the public to remember and commemorate those who lost their lives during the pandemic, reflect on the sacrifices made and the impact it had on their daily lives, and pay tribute to the work…

Despite advances in technology or perhaps maybe because of them, many in the world today suffer from stress and stress-related illnesses. There is so much noise, information and distraction coming from every direction. Now more than ever it is important to find a way to relieve some of this stress. However, there is wonderful news! There are tons of ways to relieve stress. Do you wonder “do hobbies relieve stress?” If you do, I have an answer for you. Though hobbies as a form of stress relief is nothing new, it is important to choose a hobby that is right…

The City of Wolverhampton Council is teaming up with experienced and accredited trainer Amanda Kenny to offer personal safety sessions to mark International Women’s Day next month. The sessions are designed to encourage women to believe they are entitled to defend themselves, to help women feel safer by having strategies which make them more able to deal with threatening and intimidating situations, and to build women’s confidence in their own skills and resources. There are 2 sessions taking place on Tuesday 25 March, 2025 – one at the Bob Jones Community Hub in Blakenhall from 10am to 12pm, and a…