14 Things In Wellness You Should Know About This Month

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The Medical Skin Review

The Femme Reset by Dr Paris Acharya is designed to address the often-overlooked interplay between women’s health, hormones, stress and skin quality. It’s not just about looking refreshed, it is about creating a biological reset for energy, confidence and skin vitality. It starts with a deep dive into your lifestyle, stress, sleep and hormonal history and a discussion around your skin health goals in the context of your wellbeing. Blood profiling includes a focus on female health markers, such as iron, vitamins D and B12, thyroid, cortisol, female hormones (oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone) to provide insight into hidden drivers of fatigue, mood shifts, skin dullness and accelerated ageing. Following this, you may want to try a regenerative treatment – exosome-enhanced microneedling combines the skin’s natural wound-healing response with advanced purasomes technology to optimise cellular repair, collagen production and skin communication pathways, leaving the skin refreshed, luminous and biologically ‘re-educated’.

Visit TheArdourClinic.com

The Effective Gut Supplement

During perimenopause, natural changes in oestrogen can affect the balance of bacteria in the gut microbiome and I was suffering from stomach cramps which were keeping me awake at night. For the last three months, I’ve been taking Better Gut, a biotic supplement formulated to support female gut health and the gut–hormone connection. Not only am I sleeping better but I’m also waking up feeling lighter, less bloated and more rested. Developed by doctors, Better Gut combines six carefully selected bacterial strains, delivering 50 billion live CFUs per capsule to help maintain balance and overall wellbeing. There’s also Better Night, Better Metabolism and Better Libido if you want to explore the range.

Visit TheBetterMenopause.com

The Affordable Wellness Retreats

New to country house hotel Down Hall in Essex is a series of overnight retreats. These are running throughout January, February, March and April and will take your wellness beyond the ‘new year, new me’ mindset. The trio of retreats combine ritual-led sound baths and immersive breathwork with mindful movement. The Reformer Pilates Retreat includes a Pilates session with state-of-the-art equipment in the afternoon and morning yoga the next day. The Sound Bathing Retreat starts with a relaxing 25-minute spa treatment followed by a restorative yoga session, before a moonlit evening sound bath session and a morning yoga session. Finally, the Breathwork Retreat starts with a spa treatment in the Barn Spa, followed by a powerful breathwork and meditation class where you will be guided through a range of breathing techniques and states of consciousness, communicating with the nervous system one breath at a time. Dinner at The Potting Shed is followed by a meditative harmony gong and sound bath session. The next morning, watch the sun rise and enjoy a yoga and meditation class, followed by breakfast and a guided woodland walk to round off the sensory escape.

Visit DownHall.co.uk

The Non-Alcoholic Alternative

Whether you’re doing dry January or just fancy an alternative to sugary soft drinks, this new, naturally fermented cordial is inspired by the enzyme drinks long celebrated across East Asia for their role in digestion, immunity and overall vitality. Made from more than 30 whole fruits, vegetables and mushrooms, Jin Jin is slowly fermented over six months. The result is a raw, unpasteurised cordial, naturally rich in live cultures, prebiotics and digestive enzymes. The cordial is pretty versatile too and can be served simply with still water or try a Jin Jin spritz by mixing 20ml with 200ml of sparkling water over ice and finishing with a squeeze of lime. It can also be added to smoothies, breakfast oats and salad dressings.

Available online from DrinkJinJin.com and FortnumAndMason.com

The Bespoke Meal Plan

Food delivery service NUUDA is launching a personalised nutrition plan designed specifically to support women in midlife at a time when changing energy levels, digestion, hormonal shifts and busy lives can make healthy eating feel harder than it should be. The approach centres on chef-prepared, nutritionist-designed meals, built around individual health goals and dietary preferences. You take a nutrition quiz tailored to your health priorities and then choose from the personalised meal recommendations aligned to gut health, energy, metabolic health and menopause support. A range of dietary needs can be catered for, including vegan, gluten and dairy free.

Visit NUUDAFood.com

The Sleep Solution

If your sleep needs serious attention, the Pod 5 Core from Eight Sleep might be the solution you’ve been waiting for. While it is an investment (£2,749 to be exact), it helps tackle one of the biggest sleep disruptors in midlife: temperature dysregulation. So how does it work? Controlled via an app, the smart mattress cover has built-in water tubes that actively heat or cool the bed throughout the night to your ideal temperature, improving sleep quality, reducing night sweats, hot flushes and frequent wake ups. A bedside hub circulates the temperature-controlled water through the tubes, while sensors track biometrics like heart rate and movement, enabling an ‘Autopilot’ feature to adjust settings for deep sleep and wake you gently with warmth or vibration in the morning, all without a wearable device.

Visit EightSleep.com

The Tech-Led Supplement

Well-tech brand LYMA has launched a 30-Day Reset Challenge, designed to track measurable changes in sleep, stress and skin using its clinically backed supplement. The formula combines 11 patented ingredients at proven doses, supported by 200+ clinical studies, and has been endorsed by doctors. Complete the challenge and you’ll receive a free month's supply as a thank you. Participants can sign up any time during January to monitor and document changes across three key markers for 30 days: sleep quality, stress resilience and skin appearance.

Visit Lyma.Life

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The Mental Health App

MindBay is a new digital mental health app that helps people manage everyday stress, anxiety and low mood. Built by NHS clinicians, MindBay offers an easy eight-session CBT programme (each lasting around 25 minutes) that blends evidence-based therapy techniques with friendly AI-guided coaching. Users work through short, structured sessions plus quick in-between mindfulness and coping tools, all designed to build resilience and support emotional wellbeing. It’s a safe, clinically governed option for anyone waiting for NHS Talking Therapies or simply wanting reliable mental health support at home. Early results show strong engagement and high satisfaction, with 92% of users saying they would recommend it. Cost is £18 per month.

Download at MindBay.ai

The Manageable Cleanse

If you like the idea of a juice cleanse but are worried about feeling weak, light-headed or not lasting the course, EXALT might have the answer. Its cleanse, which is crafted by nutritionists, combines juice with protein to make an award-winning, macro-complete nutrition plan with up to 120g of protein per day. Unlike typical juice cleanses, you get all the essential nutrients while supporting weight loss, boosting energy, improving gut health and fuelling your fitness routine. Everything is made fresh and preserved without heat or additives, making it a more natural alternative to powders or long-life products. Each day you’ll enjoy a ginger or turmeric shot, two cold-pressed juices and four protein smoothies made fresh with 20-40g of protein.

Visit Exalt.co.uk

The Japanese Facial

New treatments have arrived at Bamford Spa at both its Cotswolds and London locations. Inspired by the ancient Japanese art of facial rejuvenation, the facial combines traditional Kobido techniques with modern anatomical knowledge. Once reserved for Japanese royalty, this facial ritual works in harmony with the body’s natural energy flow to tone, lift and revitalise the skin. Through rhythmic, precise movements, the treatment awakens the skin’s vitality, restores balance to the nervous system and leaves the complexion visibly brighter and more radiant.

Auricular therapy is a deeply restorative ritual designed to rebalance mind, body and nervous system through a powerful triad of therapies. Its calming precision is combined with the nurturing touch of Indian head massage and the grounding benefits of reflexology. Together, they create a holistic reset for the entire body, releasing tension and restoring emotional and physical equilibrium.

Visit Bamford.com

The Convenient Bone Broth

Bone broth is emerging as a powerful ally for women’s health, supporting hormonal balance, gut integrity, skin vitality and stress recovery. Hunter & Gather has launched a new grass-fed Beef Bone Broth Powder. Packaged in resealable, recyclable pouches, this convenient powder format delivers 15g of protein per serving and is designed to whisk easily into hot water or stir directly into recipes. It’s high in protein, a natural source of fibre, free from gluten, dairy, seed oils, refined sugar, yeast and artificial additives, and is suitable for low-carb, keto, paleo and whole food lifestyles. It’s made from grass-fed beef bones, vegetables and herbs that are gently simmered the traditional way (to extract all the goodness), then freeze-dried into a convenient powder for a proper bone broth that’s ready in seconds, no simmering required. 

Visit HunterAndGatherFoods.com

The Contrast Therapy Retreat

Discover the power of contrast therapy and breathwork which will give you the tools and techniques to manage stress and anxiety in the body and mind throughout the seasons. At Pennyhill Park in Surrey, you'll be joined by a world-class coach and mentor who will guide you through the thermal spaces of the spa, exposing you to heat and cold, whilst teaching you to master your breath to boost recovery, reduce tension and enhance clarity. Guests will also be treated to a bespoke Body Strategist Longevity Hot and Cold Wellbeing treatment, using cryo spheres and acupuncture-inspired massage techniques to improve microcirculation and muscle aches, while hydrating and nourishing the skin. Combined with a delicious lunch, extra spa time and your choice to stay for the night or just the day, you'll leave with a deep sense of wellbeing and connection with your body.

Visit Exclusive.co.uk

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The Menopause 360

If you’re not sure where you are on your menopause journey, medical experts at Welbeck have introduced the Menopause Diagnostics Pathway. It’s aimed at those experiencing menopausal symptoms or seeking a confirmed diagnosis, while providing clarity and insights into the changes that you may be undergoing. Heading up the team is Professor Lesley Regan, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist and globally recognised leader in women's health. She serves as chair of Wellbeing of Women and was previously president of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG), only the second woman to hold this prestigious role.

The service includes a consultation, diagnostic blood tests and ultrasound to analyse follicle counts and ovarian volume. Following these tests, results are analysed and you’ll be contacted by your consultant to discuss them and any treatment or other management strategies. You can also opt to add on a mammogram for breast health screening, a breast ultrasound for additional breast imaging and a DEXA scan to look at bone density and your risk of osteoporosis.

Visit OneWelbeck.com

The Coffee Protein Blend

For those who want to add more protein to their morning routine without sacrificing their first cup of coffee of the day, The Organic Protein Co introduces its boldest innovation yet – a coffee-flavoured protein powder with just two ingredients, real organic coffee and organic whey protein. This unique blend combines 5% pure organic coffee, sourced from Honduras, Peru, Papua New Guinea and Tanzania, with 95% cold-filtered, undenatured whey, creating a creamy, balanced drink that tastes like genuine barista-quality coffee. Each serving is rich in naturally occurring calcium and vitamin B12, supporting strong bones and teeth, gut and immune health, muscle function, cognitive performance and a healthy nervous system.

Visit TheOrganicProteinCompany.co.uk