This month, our Wellness Editor, Anji McGrandles shares a roundup of everything you need for a dose of calm.
Your Stress Secret Weapon
I could talk all day about the benefits of NAD+ from anti-ageing to improved sleep but when it comes to stress it could be your secret weapon. NAD+ can help the body manage stress by supporting cellular energy production and repair. When we’re stressed, NAD+ levels drop, impacting our cells’ resilience and overall energy. Boosting NAD+ can improve mental clarity, reduce fatigue, and help our cells bounce back from stress faster. The VAION NAD+ Pen is one of the quickest and most effective ways to get your dose of NAD+. For those who don’t fancy injecting NAD+ then try Artis Supplements.
The VAION NAD+ Pen is available on a subscription service, starting at
£350 per month. Artis NAD+ supplements are available online from £54.99 per month.
Subscribe to Less Stress
Treat yourself to less stress, more happiness and the best sleep ever with an annual subscription to Headspace. Just 10 days of Headspace has been shown to result in a 14% decrease in stress and 16% increase in positivity.
Download Headspace now for £49.99 per year
Soothe a Busy Brain
Developed by acupuncture specialist, Ross J. Barr, Calm Patches are designed to ease tensions such as headaches and migraines, they also help with brain fog and soothe frustration and agitation. These small and discreet patches get to work straight away to target everyday stresses.
Available from Victoria Health, RRP £15.
Boost your Mood
Herbal Tincture’s are concentrated, drinkable plant extracts, and are a centuries-old wellbeing practice, becoming increasingly popular for supporting busy, modern lifestyles (Bella Hadid is a big fan). Just a couple of drops of Blooming Blends Happy on your tongue, will ease tension and lift your mood.
Available from Blooming Blends, RRP £25.99
Banish Stressed Skin
Stress can wreak havoc on the skin, triggering breakouts, dryness, and even conditions like eczema or psoriasis flare-ups. Skincare and facial guru, Dr David Jack offers a range of treatments, including bespoke facials tailored to uniquely target your skincare needs and calm stressed out skin. Book a consultation at one of his London clinics.
Stress often weakens the skin’s natural defences, making it more susceptible to environmental damage, including UV radiation. Applying an SPF daily, helps prevent issues like hyperpigmentation, collagen breakdown, and accelerated aging, which stressed skin is particularly vulnerable to. Step in the Mineral Fluid Sunscreen SPF 50 from ALLSKIN|MED, this mineral formula is ultra-lightweight, easy to apply and enriched with active ingredients with high antioxidant and restorative properties.
Available from ALLSKIN|MED, RRP £35.00.
Reduce Stress with Good Gut Health
Stress if often held in our gut so a quality probiotic is essential in supporting good gut health. The well-established gut-brain connection shows that a balanced microbiome is linked to improved moods, reduced stress levels, and better sleep quality. Microbz’s Revive has been specifically formulated to kickstart a return to gut health, this liquid probiotic has been designed to soothe inflammation and repair any cracks in your gut lining.
Available from Mircobz, RRP £31.50
Take the Stress out of Your Working Day
Do you want to take the stress out of your working day, be more productive and ditch the busy badge? Then you need a copy of Emily Austen’s debut book, Smarter. Available from Amazon, RRP £15.39.
Discover Dubai’s Hottest Wellness Hotel
For the ultimate destress book into Dubai’s hottest new wellness hotel, SIRO One Za’abeel. Renowned US yoga instructor, Jonah Kest, is hosting a once-off Vinyasa Yoga Retreat at the hotel from November 20–25, 2024.
During the retreat, guests will be immersed in the SIRO experience with Jonah’s globally renowned expertise and healing practices that recalibrate the mind and body. This journey will include private yoga sessions led by Jonah Kest, and a sound healing experience at Bab Al Shams, a desert resort from Kerzner’s Rare Finds portfolio. There’ll be ‘Market to Table’ dining experiences and guests will have access to SIRO One Za’abeel’s fitness and recovery facilities including cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and daily classes.
The Jonah Kest retreat at SIRO One Za’abeel is available to book now for $2500 and is limited to 30 places.
