Having been through her own health journey with gut issues and eczema, holistic nutritionist Clarissa Berry understands how confusing the wellness world can be. Specialising in undiagnosed gut issues – from unresolved IBS to food intolerances – as well as sports nutrition, skin health and hormones, Clarissa uses functional medicine and bespoke testing to find and solve the root causes of a health problem. Here’s a look at what’s on her supplement shelf…

Mushrooms and sex don't seem like obvious bedfellows - but the pair are the latest libido-boosting trend to make some noise...

Stress, anxiety, immunity, gut health, sleep, libido… Recent reports have suggested medicinal mushrooms can help with them all. But what exactly are these high-functioning fungi? And how do they work? SLMan went to the experts for answers…

MENOPAUSE symptoms range from hot flushes to recurrent urinary tract infections and can have a significant impact on the daily life of some women. There are several ways medicinal mushrooms can help, according to one expert...

Hair loss affects both men and women at all stages of life and particularly with increasing age. There are many reasons why someone may lose their hair, including genetics, hormone imbalances, inflammation, underlying health conditions and nutrient deficiencies...

Want to know what foods are adaptogens to incorporate more into your daily diet? Whether you're constantly feeling tired or want to help your immune system along, there are plenty out there that promote a huge range of benefits...

While supplements can certainly not replace healthy diet choices and lifestyle behaviours, many have properties that surpass what is available from our diets and offer the potential for improved wellbeing...

Having a low sex drive is not an issue for everyone, but it can lead to low self-esteem, anxiety around sex and erectile dysfunction in males (although not all ED is caused by low libido). If your desire for physical intimacy isn't where you'd like it to be, there are several natural ways to give your sex drive a little boost, according to one expert...

If adaptogens haven’t made it into your wellbeing routine, we say they’re well worth giving a try. An umbrella term given to a collection of plants and herbs that support the body’s stress response, adaptogens provide some of nature’s greatest lines of defence. Whether you’re burning the candle at both ends, struggling with your sleep or need immunity support, here’s what you need to know and the formulas to try…

Your body is 60% water, but there’s more to maintaining proper hydration than drinking eight glasses of water. From the role of exercise and caffeine to why it could be worth topping up your electrolyte levels, we asked two nutritional therapists to share their tips.

Forget green juice or even CBD – medicinal mushrooms are the latest trend to hit the wellness scene. And whether you stir them into your coffee as a powder, take them in a tincture or use them to unwind at night, the good news is there are multiple ways you can reap the benefits. Here, we asked the experts why they’re so good for us and how to get involved...

Your body is pretty smart and constantly adapts. When you take supplements every day, the body can develop a tolerance to them, reducing their effectiveness. Instead, taking them in cycles with breaks in between – known as ‘supplement pulsing’ – could make them work better for you...

Fibre reduces the risk of heart disease and bowel cancer, improves the immune system and reduces inflammation, yet few of us eat enough of it. In fact, statistics show only 9% of British adults consume the recommended daily amount. But there’s one type of fibre – beta glucans – that’s particularly powerful...

If you are looking for a natural way to boost your energy, improve your focus and more, then you may already be on the lookout for the best mushroom supplements. In recent years, the health and wellness world has witnessed a huge surge in the popularity of functional mushrooms, affectionately known as the 'shroom boom'...

Stress, anxiety, immunity, gut health, sleep, libido… Recent reports have suggested medicinal mushrooms can help with them all. But what exactly are these high-functioning fungi? And how do they work? SLMan went to the experts for answers…

From Lion’s Mane to shiitake – medicinal mushrooms have been named the new CBD for their health boosting comounds. Clarissa Berry, Nutritionist for DIRTEA, reveals why...

‘Nootropic’ and ‘adaptogen’ are two words that are gaining notoriety in the wellness space. They both refer to supplements that can have beneficial effects on our health, physical and mental, but what do they mean exactly and which are the best ones...

All the best wellness trends for 2022 are here, carefully handpicked by experts across the worlds of nutrition, fitness, sleep, and sex, to determine what’s hot when it comes to feeling good both inside and out...