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Victoria Raw
Feature Writer
BA (Hons), English Literature
Victoria is a content writer with Patient whose special interests focus on mental wellbeing, societal trends and the impact of technology on our health.
Victoria has collaborated with various charities throughout her career, including Andy's Man Club, the RSPCA and Barnardo's. She has also worked with major retail brands such as Marks and Spencer, Tesco and Morrisons, as well as entertainment giants like Disney and Warner Bros.
When she's not busy creating compelling content, Victoria spends her time producing podcasts and attending to the demands of her beloved cat Fizzgig.
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Perimenopause means ‘around menopause’. It is the time when your body starts to move towards menopause, which is when your periods stop. During perimenopause, your hormone levels go up and down, which can make your periods more erratic. We look at why this happens - and what you can expect your menstrual cycle to be like during perimenopause.
Typical western diets are thought to increase inflammation - where your immune system reacts and causes internal swelling throughout your body. As long-term inflammation can become harmful, anti-inflammatory diets are thought to protect us from a wide range of health problems.
Stinging nettles grow widely across the UK and Europe. Whilst nettle stings aren't usually too serious, they can be in rare cases. Either way, it's important to know what to do if you or someone else is stung, to ease discomfort and to potentially save a life.
Plantar fasciitis is a common condition that causes pain in the bottom of your foot, usually around the heel and arch. It's caused by irritation and damage to the plantar fascia - a band of tissue that connects your heel bone to the base of your toes.
Brad Pitt drinks it instead of booze, Gwyneth Paltrow slathers it on her face, and Dean from The Apprentice calls it his favourite drink. But are there really health benefits to matcha tea? We look at what matcha tea contains and the evidence for what this may do for your body and mind.
