22% off £25

000000s
Code:SUNDAY
 

22% off £25

000000s

Code:SUNDAY

OffersBlack Friday DealsBuy one get one 1/2 priceBetter than 1/2 priceBlack Friday Flash SaleOutletBuy 6 Naturya products to get free blender2 for £18 Mix & MatchFree gift with purchaseShort DatedBuy 1 Get 1 Free2 for £5 Mix & MatchBuy more save 10%Vitamins & SupplementsVitamins & Supplements Shop AllHair, Skin & NailsCollagen & SilicaMuscle Support & Joint PainDigestive HealthMagnesiumFunctional MushroomsVitaminsShop all VitaminsMultivitaminsVitamin AVitamin BVitamin CVitamin DVitamin EVitamin KVitamin DrinksMineralsShop all MineralsMagnesiumIronZincCalciumSeleniumChromiumSupplementsShop all SupplementsFibre SupplementsAcidophilus & Friendly BacteriaPeppermint OilGrapeseed ExtractLecithinCollagen & SilicaOmega & Fish OilsPlant Sourced SupplementsSuperfood SupplementsArnicaApple CiderRaspberry KetonesAloe VeraChondroitin & MSMCo Enzyme Q10Evening Primrose OilGarlicGinkgo BilobaGlucosamineGlucomannanSeaweed, Kelps and Aquaceuticals5 HTPDigestive EnzymesSaw palmettoCharcoalConditionShop all ConditionCholesterolAllergy & Hay Fever CareAnxiety SupportBone & Muscle HealthMuscle Support & Joint PainBrain & Memory SupportWomen's HealthMen's HealthChildren's HealthCold & Immune SupportFatigueDigestive HealthHair, Skin & NailsHeart & CirculationLiver CareMood SupportSexual HealthSleep & RelaxationStress ReliefVisionWomen's HealthShop all Women's HealthPerimenopauseMenopauseMenstrual SupportUrinary Tract HealthPregnancy & ConceptionMen's HealthShop all Men's HealthProstate HealthChildren's HealthCBD Vitamins & SupplementsShop all CBD Vitamins & SupplementsCBD OilCBD CapsulesCBD SprayCBD GummiesHerbal & Licensed RemediesShop all Herbal & Licensed RemediesRescue RemedyAshwagandhaMilk ThistleGinseng & GuaranaHomeopathic & Flower RemediesShop all Homeopathic & Flower RemediesRescue RemedyTissue SaltsFlower RemediesHomeopathic RemediesAt-Home TestsVegan Vitamins & SupplementsHolland & BarrettVitabioticsSolgarNew NordicBetterYouWeledaBioglanGrass & Co.Nature's WayNatures AidBlack Friday DealsBetter than 1/2 priceBuy one get one 1/2 priceBlack Friday Flash SaleOutletBuy 6 Naturya products to get free blenderShort Dated3 for £15 Mix & MatchDairy FreeGluten FreeSesame Seed FreeCelery FreeCereal FreeCrustaceans FreeEgg FreeFish FreeKiwi FreeLupin FreeNew inFood & DrinkChristmas Food & GiftsFood & Drink Shop AllDried Fruit, Nuts & SeedsShop all Dried Fruit, Nuts & SeedsDried FruitNutsSeedsMixesTeas, Coffee & Hot BeveragesShop all Teas, Coffee & Hot BeveragesCoffee & Coffee SubstitutesMushroom DrinksHot ChocolateTeasSuperfood TeasMatcha & Green TeaHerbal TeaPeppermint TeaSleep & RelaxationSlimming TeaWomen's Health TeasHoney, Jams & SpreadsShop all Honey, Jams & SpreadsManuka HoneyHoneyNut ButtersJams & ChutneysSyrupsSpreadsPateDrinks & JuicesShop all Drinks & JuicesMultipack DrinksJuices & Health ShotsNatural Energy DrinksCoconut WaterKombuchaCBD DrinksSoft DrinksWaterAlcohol Free DrinksProtein ShakesSuperfoodsShop all SuperfoodsSuperfood BlendsSupergreensMoringa PowderSpirulinaMaca PowderFlaxseedBaobabChia SeedsGoji BerriesGut HealthSnacksShop all SnacksSweet SnacksSavoury SnacksLow Calorie SnacksChocolateCrisps & ChipsCrackers & CrispbreadsBiscuits & CookiesSnack BarsFlapjacksLiquoricePopcornVegan FoodShop all Vegan FoodMeat-Free AlternativesDairy Free DrinksEgg SubstitutesVegan ProteinVegan Protein BarsFood CupboardShop all Food CupboardApple Cider VinegarCondiments & SaucesMeat-Free AlternativesSoup & Ready MealsRice, Pasta, Pulses & GrainsGravy, Broths & StockBreakfast CerealsShop all Breakfast CerealsCereals, Bran & FlakesGranolaMuesliOats & PorridgeBreakfast BarsCookingShop all CookingCooking IngredientsApple Cider VinegarCondiments & SaucesMeat-Free AlternativesSoup & Ready MealsRice, Pasta, Pulses & GrainsTinned FoodsHerbs, Spices & SeasoningGravy, Broths & StockHome BakingShop all Home BakingBaking IngredientsBaking MixesBreadFlourSweeteners & Sugar AlternativesEgg SubstitutesDairy Free DrinksShop all Dairy Free DrinksOat, Rice & Hemp DrinksSoya DrinksNut DrinksNutritionally Complete FoodHolland & BarrettNaturyaGrenadeHuelHeath & HeatherPukkaTwiningsNakdMeridianPerfectTedBlack Friday DealsBlack Friday Flash SaleBuy one get one 1/2 priceBetter than 1/2 priceBuy 6 Naturya products to get free blenderShort DatedOutlet2 for £5 Mix & MatchGluten FreeDairy FreeWheat FreeSugar FreeEgg FreeMilk FreeSoya FreeSesame Seed FreeCelery FreeFish FreeNew inSports NutritionSports Nutrition Shop AllProteinShop all ProteinWhey ProteinClear ProteinMass GainersVegan ProteinDiet ProteinCaseinSports SupplementsShop all Sports SupplementsTestosteroneElectrolytesEnergy GelsSports CollagenCreatineShop all CreatineCreatine PowderCreatine CapsulesBars, Drinks & SnacksShop all Bars, Drinks & SnacksEnergy BarsProtein BarsProtein ShakesProtein SnacksNutritionally Complete FoodMeal Replacement ShakesPre Workout & EnergyShop all Pre Workout & EnergyPre WorkoutCaffeine Free Pre WorkoutAmino Energy PowdersIntra WorkoutPost WorkoutKetoAmino AcidsShop all Amino AcidsAmino Energy PowdersBCAAL-LysineGlutamineCarnitineArginineVegan Sports NutritionShop all Vegan Sports NutritionVegan ProteinVegan Protein BarsVegan Pre Workout & EnergyVegan Amino AcidsVegan CreatineSports AccessoriesShop all Sports AccessoriesBottles & ShakersFitness EquipmentOptimum NutritionPrecision EngineeredUSNGrenadeApplied NutritionMyproteinHolland & BarrettHuelPhDNakdBlack Friday DealsBuy one get one 1/2 priceBlack Friday Flash SaleBetter than 1/2 priceFree gift with purchaseShort DatedBuy 6 Naturya products to get free blenderOutletGluten FreeDairy FreeSugar FreeWheat FreeEgg FreePalm Oil FreeMilk FreeSesame Seed FreeSoya FreeCelery FreeNew inBeautyGiftsNatural Beauty Shop AllSkincareShop all SkincarePremium SkincareFace CareBody CareSun CareTanning & BronzingEye CareLip CareFoot CareHand & Nail CareSkin AilmentsSkin OilsCBD BeautyFace CareShop all Face CareCleanser & TonerFace MoisturiserFace Oil & SerumFace WashFace Exfoliators & ScrubsFace MasksHair CareShop all Hair CareShampoo & ConditionerHair ColouringHair MasksHair Oil & SerumHair Spray, Gel & MousseHair AccessoriesWashing & BathingShop all Washing & BathingShampoo & ConditionerBathing AccessoriesFeminine CareShower Gel & Body WashDeodorantDentalHand WashSoapBath Soak & OilBody ScrubBath Bombs & SaltsIncontinence SupportAromatherapy & HomeShop all Aromatherapy & HomePure Essential OilsBlended Essential OilsBase & Carrier OilsHolisticMother & BabyShop all Mother & BabyBaby Skincare & ToiletriesElectrical WellnessSexual WellnessDr OrganicFaith in NatureWeledaNaturtintTisserandMiaromaSukinQ+AEthiqueTrilogyBlack Friday DealsBuy one get one 1/2 priceBlack Friday Flash SaleBetter than 1/2 priceOutlet2 for £18 Mix & MatchBuy 1 Get 1 FreeAlcohol FreeParfum FreePalm Oil FreeGluten FreeDairy FreeCelery FreeCereal FreeCrustaceans FreeEgg FreeFish FreeNew inCBDShop all CBDCBD Vitamins & SupplementsShop all CBD Vitamins & SupplementsCBD OilCBD CapsulesCBD SprayCBD GummiesCBD Food & DrinkCBD BeautyGrass & Co.Cannaray CBDCBDfxTRIPfourfiveHolistic HerbHolland & BarrettReakiroLove HempBody & Mind BotanicalsBlack Friday DealsBetter than 1/2 priceBlack Friday Flash SaleBuy one get one 1/2 priceOutletDairy FreeAlcohol FreeGluten FreeNew inWeight ManagementWeight Management Shop AllFat Burners, Binders & Appetite SuppressantsShop all Fat Burners, Binders & Appetite SuppressantsFat BurnersFat BindersAppetite SuppressantsSlimming TabletsWeight Management Shakes Shop all Weight Management Shakes Meal Replacement ShakesDiet ProteinDiet Food & DrinkShop all Diet Food & DrinkHealthier CookingLow Calorie SnacksSlimming TeasExercise SupportShop all Exercise SupportFitness EquipmentMeal Replacement ShakesDiet ProteinProtein BarsHolland & BarrettGrenadeHeath & HeatherPhDUSNPrecision EngineeredOptimum NutritionTrekBouncePulsinBlack Friday DealsBetter than 1/2 priceBuy one get one 1/2 priceBlack Friday Flash SaleShort DatedOutletGluten FreeSugar FreeDairy FreeWheat FreeEgg FreeMilk FreeCelery FreeCrustaceans FreeFish FreeKiwi FreeNew inVeganChristmasHealth & WellnessShop all Health & WellnessEnergyJoints Bones & MusclesGut HealthHair Skin & NailsStress AnxietySleep & RelaxationHolland & BarrettVitabioticsNaturtintWeledaSolgarOptimum NutritionDr OrganicBetterYouApplied NutritionWildBlack Friday DealsBuy one get one 1/2 priceBetter than 1/2 priceBlack Friday Flash Sale2 for £18 Mix & MatchOutletBuy 6 Naturya products to get free blenderFree gift with purchaseDairy FreeGluten FreeAlcohol FreeSugar FreeWheat FreeSoya FreeSesame Seed FreeCelery FreeCereal FreeCrustaceans FreeNew inShop for your WellnessGut HealthImmunityEnergySkincareWomen's HealthMenstrual HealthMenopauseJoints, Bones & MusclesHair, Skin & NailsSleep & RelaxationFood & DietChildren's HealthStress ReliefHealthy HeartLow Mood & DepressionConcentration & AlertnessEye HealthSexual HealthLearn about WellnessJoints, Bones & MusclesWomen's HealthPeriods & Cycle HealthMenopauseImmunityGut HealthFood & DietSports & FitnessSleep & RelaxationHair Skin & NailsArticlesAll articlesHealthFood & nutritionGut healthImmunityJoints, bones & musclesWomen's healthWellnessHair & skinMental wellbeingSeasonalSleep & relaxationSports nutritionRecipesAll recipesGluten freeLow sugarVeganDairy freePodcast

Explore related topics

Your December wellness edit: 5 need-to-knows

liz_connorheadshot

Written byLiz Connor

heeral-patel-bio

Reviewed byHeeral Patel

December Wellness Edit
From seasonal health advice to the latest trends that are blowing up on TikTok, get your monthly wellness fix with our latest lifestyle lowdown

Summary

1The buzz around oat flour

If you’ve already jumped on the oat milk bandwagon, you’ll definitely want to hear all about adding the trendy cereal grain to your protein shake...

2Hot Manuka toddies are taking over

Move over sleepy girl mocktails. This winter drink blends the soothing seasonal spices and lemon juice with traditional Manuka honey...

3The ‘skinification’ of oral hygiene

Just as your skincare has evolved from relying on face wipes to a multi-step routine, prepare for your oral care to get the same treatment...

Explore related topics

As the year draws to a close, we’re looking ahead to a fitness trend of the future and zeroing in all things winter wellness. Plus, discover how to prep for your most successful self-improvement era yet with TikTok’s latest genius challenge.

What’s trending: Soft launch your New Year resolutions with the ‘winter arc’ challenge

Hand holding a pink dumbell on blue background
This viral trend is all about using December as your pre-resolution runway, easing into New Year success by focussing on building intentional habits sooner rather than later. New Year’s Day has long been considered the perfect time to jumpstart a hardcore health kick. But let’s be real: those cold, dark mornings coupled with the post-Christmas slump can make even the most dedicated gym-goers snooze their 6am alarm.
That’s where TikTok’s viral ‘winter arc’ challenge comes in. Instead of stumbling into the new year with lofty goals and no plan, this seasonal life hack flips the script by encouraging you to start your resolutions early – during December. The thinking? Build momentum now, so that when January rolls in, you’ll already be on track.
How to get in on the trend: The beauty of the winter arc is that it’s totally flexible – there are no strict rules to follow, no pressure to go all-out immediately. Whether you’re eyeing up a HYROX race, kissing goodbye to your coffee habit or simply aiming to hit 10k steps a day, this trend is all about focusing on scalable, 1% actions that some scientists1 believe can set the foundations for bigger habits that actually stick.

What’s new: The buzz around oat flour

Glass of porridge oats on blue background
From creamy barista-made lattes to overnight no-cook breakfast recipes, it’s no secret that the humble oat has been a major wellness staple over the past few years. And now? The trendy cereal gain is set to amp up the energy giving effects of your pre-workout protein shake.

Loved by Olympic athletes and sports nutritionists, oats are rich in complex carbohydrates, which can2 provide a steady release of energy, rather than a quick spike and crash.
Adding them to your breakfast can be a perfect pre-workout meal due to its complex carbohydrates.

How to get in on the trend: If you want to reap the benefits of oats during the busiest time of the year, try adding our delicious Gainer Chocolate protein powder to your pre-workout smoothies. Each tasty scoop contains 25g of whey protein, which contributes to the growth and maintenance of muscle mass, alongside a blend of oat flour and fructose.

What’s in season: Hot Manuka toddies are taking over

Spoon of pouring honey on blue background

If this summer was all about sipping on ‘sleepy girl mocktails’ – magnesium-packed, slumber-inducing tipples designed to wind you down – the latest cosy beverage trend is set to heat things up. Enter: the hot Manuka toddy, a booze-free, wellness-focussed twist on the classic winter warmer.

At its core, this drink blends the soothing warmth of seasonal spices and lemon juice with Manuka honey.
How to get in on the trend: If you want to cosy up without cranking up the central heating, a steaming hot toddy is an easy way to spice up your evening routine. Simply fill a mug with hot water, a squeeze of fresh lemon, a dash of cinnamon and finish with a dollop of our Night Multifloral Manuka Honey, which is blended with ashwagandha, chamomile and passionflower.

What you’re loving: Cannaray Night-Time CBD Oil

Cannary CBD oil
Thanks to celebrity fans like Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian, CBD has practically soared in popularity over the past few years. Derived from the cannabis plant, the oily stuff has officially gone mainstream in our daily routines.

An estimated one in 10 people in the UK3 have tried products containing CBD, but if swallowing capsules isn’t your jam, you can also enjoy cannabidiol in a range of easy-to-take tinctures.
How to get on the trend: With Strictly Come Dancing reaching its glittering final this month, we’re sure Cannaray ambassador Claudia Winkleman will be reaching for a bottle of Cannaray Night-Time CBD Oil.

What’s next: The ‘skinification’ of oral health

Just as your skincare has evolved from relying on a packet of bedside face wipes to a fully-fledged multi-step routine, prepare for your oral care habits to get the same treatment. Welcome to the skinification of teeth – where brushing is just the first step.
Hand holding a toothbrush on blue background
With stats suggesting4 that the average person brushes their teeth for a mere 45 seconds (FYI: dentists recommend two minutes per session), and only 31% of us bother to floss regularly,5 it’s no surprise that nearly one in five adults in the UK5 have been diagnosed with gum disease. As the conversation around self-care deepens, oral health is finally getting the much-needed attention it deserves.
How to get in on the trend: When it comes to oral care, it’s time to think beyond basic toothpaste: probiotic mouthwashes, hard-working flossers and even tooth serums are all stepping up, designed to help you maintain a healthier, more radiant smile. Just like your skincare, the future of oral care is all about layering healthy practices.

Want more of the latest news, tips and trends?

Get a concentrated hit of wellness knowledge every month – direct to your inbox – by signing up to Holland & Barrett. Just be sure to opt in to our marketing emails.

Disclaimer

The advice in this article is for information only and should not replace medical care. Please check with your GP or healthcare professional before trying any supplements, treatments or remedies. Food supplements must not be used as a substitute for a varied and balanced diet and a healthy lifestyle.
 

Sources

  1. Gardner B, Lally P, Wardle J. Making health habitual: the psychology of “habit-formation” and general practice. British Journal of General Practice [Internet]. 2012 Dec;62(605):664–6. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3505409/
  2. Rasane P, Jha A, Sabikhi L, Kumar A, Unnikrishnan VS. Nutritional advantages of oats and opportunities for its processing as value added foods - a review. Journal of Food Science and Technology. 2013 Jun 25;52(2):662–75.
  3. How many people have tried cannabis-extract products? | YouGov [Internet]. yougov.co.uk. Available from: https://yougov.co.uk/health/articles/25296-quarter-britons-tempted-cannabis-extract-products
  4. Gallagher A, Sowinski J, Bowman J, Barrett K, Lowe S, Patel K, et al. The Effect of Brushing Time and Dentifrice on Dental Plaque Removal in vivo. The Journal of Dental Hygiene [Internet]. 2009;83. Available from: https://jdh.adha.org/content/jdenthyg/83/3/111.full.pdf
  5. Adult oral health survey 2021: conclusions [Internet]. GOV.UK. Available from: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/adult-oral-health-survey-2021/adult-oral-health-survey-2021-conclusions
 

Related Articles