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7 Aug 2009 by Ali Campbell
Getting going part 2… please do not read this till next week or after you are comfortable with the ideas in part 1… Drink! An odd one when we’re talking about weight loss but drinking plenty of water will definitely help you lose weight, (caffeine and booze don’t count though) your body burns fat much better when well hydrated, as well as making your muscles look full and tight, it’s....
10 Jun 2009 by Danielle Collins
We all know stress can have devastating effects on our body. However, have you ever thought how stress may be affecting your face? On an internal level, stress can affect the natural production of the plumping agents collagen and elastin in the face. Stress can also be a contributor to dehydration, poor circulation and the ability to remove toxins from the skin. However, research shows that....
22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
This is the time around and after the end of your periods. Strictly speaking the menopause is after the last menstrual period. This is usually around the age of 51. Changes can start to take place many years in advance of this, and women can start to notice more erratic cycles and heavier bleeding in their late 40s. This is due to hormone changes resulting in a dramatic reduction of oestrogen....
26 Mar 2009 by Jennifer Louden
How often do we sit waiting for inspiration? We sit and stew and ponder and pout. We think it's all about the mind and how it tie ideas to inspiration, yet, the experience of inspiration is first physical. What is your calling card of inspiration? Goose bumps? Chills? A burst of energy? The urge to dance? Suddenly feeling rather randy? What if, rather than believing....
9 Mar 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
With greater self-knowledge, better skincare, regular exercise and a balanced diet; there’s no reason why women shouldn’t remain healthy and look stunning and sexy as they grow older. Celebrities such as Helen Mirren, Susan Sarandon and Felicity Kendal are just a few famous examples of how to age well. A regular overhaul of wardrobe, hairstyle and colour and make-up will make....
17 Feb 2009 by Jennifer Louden
Q: What do a blue screen, bits of yam, blindness, and poop have to do with one another? A: Read on to discover. I've been practicing Eckhart Tolle's advice this week. Whenever I am resisting a moment- from a subtle resistance like "I wish that person would drive faster" to "I wish my body worked better in this yoga pose" to the more vehement "I wish my Dad were here NOW," I've repeated....
16 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Not everyone enjoys the winter months. Long dark evening make it difficult to get out in the fresh air, wind and weather encourages you to stay indoors, low temperatures turn you to comfort foods and the combination of central heating and frosty outdoors can make your skin dry and tight. But it doesn't have to be like that! Here are some ways to energise the winter months so you look and feel....
6 Feb 2009 by Janice Pitman
Some great tips for a fresher appearance: Your skin has seven layers and one beauty secret I use on my clients is Aloe Vera. This contains a substance called lignin that penetrates through all the layers of the skin to promotes new cell growth. Drink lots of water and exfoliate at least once a week to shed all that dead skin on the surface. There is no need to spend hundreds of pounds on....
6 Feb 2009 by Janice Pitman
Are you the kind of person who watches the catwalks religiously and spends lots of money on what’s hot this season? Do you wear all your purchases or may I say investments. Your wardrobe is a reflection of who you are. However, if you spend lots on all those little catwalk numbers they are only going to be of any value to you if you wear them all. That Armani blouse, those Gucci shoes, even....
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5 Feb 2009 by Nicky Hambleton-Jones
Putting on make-up can seem like a chore – especially if you’ve been using the same old products for years. So, why not have a make-up MOT and throw away all those half-used pots and out-of-date products? Buy yourself a funky new make-up bag and treat yourself to some different brands and you will be well on your way to updating your youthful image. Why not book a session with an NHJ....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Reasons to convince you: Health Benefits Exercising can add years to your life. Studies in America have gone as far as to suggest that for every hour of exercise, an extra two hours can be added to your life. Regular exercise improves your heart and lungs. Increases your metabolism Aesthetic Benefits Helps you to lose weight and look good Give you radiant skin Emotional Benefits....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Fats can be classed as either good or bad. Bad fats are the ones found in hard cheese, cakes, chocolate, ready meals and pastries. Good fats are the ones found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and olive oil and have so many benefits to your health such help to give you glowing skin, help lubricate your joints, hormone function, boost your metabolism and lower cholesterol. Good fats also help to....
2 Feb 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
One in 12 men and one in 3 women in the west will suffer from osteoporosis. How we can help prevent osteoporosis:- Get your daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D Engage in regular weight-bearing exercise Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol Exercise Exercise is important to good bone health. If you exercise regularly in childhood and adolescence, you are more likely to reach your....
29 Jan 2009 by Peta Heskell
The Face The face is a very telling organ and it talks incessantly. We are all familiar with obvious facial movements like raised eyebrows and a downturned mouth. But what about the not so obvious ones? Skin Colour Change Skin colour can change with emotion. When someone is ‘hot around the collar’ they’re experiencing a temperature rise and increased blood flow in the neck. These changes....
28 Jan 2009 by Colin McKeand
Around two-thirds of the human body is made up of water and although we can live for weeks without food we can only survive a few days without water. Our body’s water supply is essential for regulating our internal organs and is involved in nearly every bodily process including digestion, absorption, circulation, breathing and excreting waste material out of the body. Water is....