Knowledge Is Power

We have a lot to be thankful for when it comes to our immune system. 

It exists to protect our bodies from infection and is our first line of defence when it comes to fighting off harmful pollutants and viruses which are rampant at this time of year! 

Knowing how hard-working and vital our immune system is to our overall health, it is important that we treat it like the precious commodity it is.

So, we’ve put together some tips on how you can help boost your immune system naturally throughout these colder winter months.

For many of us, a new year is a fresh start, a do-over of sorts, that motivates us to try something new or to recommit to tasks we may have put on hold throughout the previous year. When we talk about the new year, one word often comes to mind; resolutions.

At Vitropics we believe that when established properly, resolutions can be good, productive ways to set goals and intentions for the new year. If you want to set yourself up for the best chance of achieving your 2020 goals, we’ve put together a simple guide of our top tips to get you started!

Sometimes even the jolliest of us can feel run down and a little burned out during this busy, “all-go”, festive season.

Whether you are treating yourself or a loved one this Christmas, we’ve rounded up some of our favourite health and wellness gifts that will encourage a little me-time and TLC coming into the New Year.

No matter how open a parent is, the inevitable sex talk can still sometimes come as a surprise!

We’ve been doing our homework on the matter and have put together a short guide from our findings to provide some ideas and tips to help get you started and feel more prepared.

Period myths, we’ve heard them all!

From getting attacked by sharks to passing out from blood loss, having a period means, unfortunately, we are still privy to many an old wives’ tale.

With so much information out there, it can be difficult to sieve out the facts amongst the fiction, that’s why we’ve done the hard work for you!

Establishing a daily routine that works for you can help you remain calm, efficient and give you the right mindset to ready to tackle whatever lies ahead.

This can take some trial and error but to kick us off we’ve tapped into the daily habits of 5 successful women for some inspiration.

To mark this year’s World Mental Health Day, we thought we would open up the conversation, challenge the stigma and try to make sense of that messy relationship between our menstrual cycle and our mental health. 

Within a 28-day cycle our complexion can change drastically; from crystal clear one minute to breakouts the next, super dry and flaky to oily and shiny. We just can’t win.

However, by understanding your hormones and how they change throughout your cycle, you can use this knowledge to build a skincare plan to achieve glowing skin on a 365-day loop!

Doctors get it. Moms get it. Influencers get it.

In today’s fast-paced world of expanding work hours, productivity shaming and an “always-on” culture, burnout isn’t selective with who it devours.

Appearing “busy” at all times is now seen as a good thing and those juggling a multitude of tasks at once are considered admirable. 

In 2015, 60% of work absenteeism in Ireland was related to stress and a staggering 75%- 90% of GP visits today involve patients reporting high levels of anxiety. 

With the rapid rise in employee wellbeing programmes and a culture obsessed with mindfulness, why are we still experiencing such a high percentage of burnout?

It has been reported that over 27,931 used tampons and applicators are found on beaches around the world daily! With staggering figures like these, it may be time we approach the products we use during our menstrual cycle in a different, more sustainable way.

Self-care is important all month long but it is often most impactful during your period when your mind and body can need it the most. 

There are so many self-care tips out there but we’ve put together a list of our 5 favourites that can help improve your period. 

Hormones affect everything- your energy levels, your mood and even your skin. By understanding your monthly cycle and how your hormones affect you at each phase of your menstrual cycle, you can live your best life every day!