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Donna Lu

The Guardian

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Sound baths are supposed to help relax and ‘soothe’ your nervous system. But do any of these claims ring true?

Sound baths are supposed to help relax and ‘soothe’ your nervous system. But do any of these claims ring true?

I, for one, am partial to a bath: what’s not to love about a dim room, candles and nary an electronic device in sight? But a wellness trend that has...

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Donna Lu

Honey as a superfood: can it really heal wounds, fight superbugs and provide sweet relief for coughs?

Humans have been consuming honey for thousands of years. The ancient Egyptians and Greeks used it as a sweetener, but also a treatment for burns....

17.03.2026 30

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Donna Lu

Breathwork has its uses – but when it comes to ‘unlocking your fullest human potential’, beware the puffery

04.02.2026 10

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Donna Lu

Does methylene blue really have wellness benefits or will it just leave you with the blues?

25.11.2025 10

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Donna Lu

Pregnancy skincare products target women at a vulnerable time. Do any work or do they just stretch the truth?

14.10.2025 10

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Donna Lu

It’s winter and respiratory illnesses are everywhere. Will going out underdressed in cold weather make me sick?

05.08.2025 10

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Donna Lu

Can adult tummy time undo the dreaded ‘tech neck’ that comes from hunching over a screen?

24.06.2025 10

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Donna Lu

Butter wouldn’t melt: Why does TikTok suggest feeding your baby butter to help with sleep?

27.05.2025 10

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Donna Lu

Shilajit: male influencers claim it boosts testosterone and libido, but what does the science say?

15.04.2025 10

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Donna Lu

Sleepmaxxing: from red light to mouth taping and nasal dilators, do any of the viral trends work?

18.03.2025 10

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Donna Lu

‘Grounding’ proponents say it helps us realign with the Earth’s electric charge – but the claims don’t land

18.02.2025 10

The Guardian

Donna Lu