Permission to let go of the pressure to be productive during this pandemic. We’re in the murky midst of a global health crisis, grappling to navigate an uncertain situation and chaotic changes to our world that most of us have never experienced before. Yet, adding to the cocktail of emotions this situation has served up, many of us may be feeling the weight of another pervasive pressure – productivity.

As we all adjust to our "new normal", the Bio Concepts team share what they're doing to stay entertained, connected, calm and productive during the coronavirus crisis.

Bringing a baby into the world is a life changing experience. But when life as we know it has already changed so significantly around us, we explore what impact this pandemic is having on new mothers, faced with raising a newborn in a reality far from the one they would have hoped for. As this undefined period of isolation places restrictions on visitations and support networks, we hear from a new mum who shares her raw and honest experience during this challenging and emotional time.

This delicious cookies are great for breastfeeding mothers!

Looking for healthier alternatives to feed children over Easter?

Working from home can come with a lot of challenges. It can be very difficult if you don't have a defined workspace and are surrounded by temptations and distractions, which can result in loss of focus, productivity and motivation. However, the good news is that there are some simple things you can do to help yourself be more productive working from home.

In 2020, working from home has gone from being a luxury to the norm that many of us are adjusting to due to the introduction of social distancing.

It's a hard time to be on social media - certainly if you suffer from anxiety. With all the negative headlines in the media, it can be difficult to see the bright side of things. However, many Instagram users are leveraging the platform to promote positivity in the world. These are some Instagram accounts spreading the good news on acts of kindness; people coming together to help others who are more vulnerable; how the world is reacting in a positive light - or just to go to for a good laugh!

A former Bio Concepts employee touched base to provide an Italian’s perspective on the viral pandemic.

In recent years, turmeric has been promoted up the ranks in the world of spices – going from just a humble ingredient in curry powder, to taking its place on the menu of every self-respecting hipster café. It’s also widely available in powdered or capsule form on supermarket and health food store shelves.

Here are 5 quick mindfulness exercises to get started.

Sometimes, getting the kids to eat healthy foods can be a struggle, especially with brightly coloured, cartoon shaped, “toy included” foods as competition! Here are some of the tricks of the trade that you can use to make healthy food, fun!