RETAIL THERAPIES

■■Anyone struggling to answer questions about puberty for their children should check out Dr Ranj’s brilliant guide, How To Grow Up and Feel Amazing (£9.99; shop.nspcc.org.uk). It’s a guide to being a boy and covers physical changes as well as managing emotions, healthy relationships and staying safe online.

■■Urinary tract infections affect over half of women, particularly during the summer when heat and humidity rise. URALIX (£29.90 for 60 capsules; bluegreenhealth.co.uk) is an antibacterial and antiinflammatory herbal supplement which uses ingredients including green tea extract and turmeric to target bacteria in the urinary tract before infection strikes.

■ ■Satisfyingly sour, Yumchi Traditional Napa Kimchi (£12.99 for 2x300g; yumchi.co) uses the highest quality certified organic ingredients to create a zingy raw and unpasteurised side dish which can be used to add pep to any dish from fried rice to chicken burgers or quesadillas while the fermented cabbage boosts gut health.

■■Research by The Crafts Council found that crafting boosts wellbeing and reduces anxiety, depression and loneliness. So if you’re looking for activities to aid mindfulness head to Hobbycraft’s website (Hobbycraft.co.uk) for a ton of inspiration, from patterns to kickstart embroidery projects to all the kit for model making or sketching.