It’s the most wonderful time of the year but Christmas can be demanding and stressful and keeping your cool can be tough. While we are expected to have a heart warming, joyful time with the ones we love, the reality is, holiday gatherings can be hard work. We have had …
We don’t know about you, but come 6pm on Christmas Eve we find we have left something off the shopping list and need to make a mad dash to the 24 hour petrol station in the hope they will have it. “Last year we were about to sit down to …
Winter is on the way and along with Halloween and Christmas, it also brings seasonal colds and bugs. A balanced diet full of nutritious food and packed with valuable vitamins and minerals is a good starting point. Lots of water, regular exercise and fresh air plus decent sleep all help …
You may have noticed that micellar products have become all the rage recently, with just about every beauty brand out there getting in on the act. Decleor and Elemis are no exception and have released their own products using micellar technology (which, by the way is pronounced MEE-cellar, not MY-cellar!) …
There is so much information out there about what we should eat, and what we shouldn’t, that at times it can feel pretty overwhelming and you just want to head out for a KFC. Don’t! A good rule of thumb is to eat a balanced diet of fruit and vegetables …
You might be a total gym bunny or a Pilates queen, but if you don’t eat the right foods, no amount of exercise will give you the toned tummy you so desperately want. Stock your kitchen cupboards with these winning ingredients, and your battle with that bulge could be over. …
Long days spent on the beach and by the pool are what summer is all about, right? While we are constantly being reminded to look after our skin when the heat is on, many of take less care of our hair. If you let your locks take the brunt of …
Last week, summer really came to town and while many people love the warmer weather and soaring temperatures, for others it makes hay fever worse and sleeping difficult. ‘I love the sun but getting to sleep and staying asleep is so hard.’ Jo ‘When it is too hot outside my …
We know that your metabolism is partly determined by your genetics, but if you want to fire it up and really getting it working for you, you need to look at what you eat too. Lots of people think they know what their metabolism does, but just so you know …
Never has there been so much pressure on us to look youthful and while life is busy, it is worth taking time to look after your mind, body and soul so you don’t look older than your years. Water, water, water When your skin is dry and dehydrated, it is …
