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 …
There is no doubt that the benefits of running are plentiful but as well as being great for keeping our hearts and bodies healthy, it can also be good for our minds too. You might not have thought about practising mindfulness as you run, but if you stop and think …
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 …
If you are fed up with forking out cash on a gym membership you just don’t use, now is the time to cancel that direct debit and exercise a different way and on your terms. Long gone are the days when you had to head to a sweaty sports hall …
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 …
If you’ve ever had a conversation with anyone about something beauty related, I guarantee they’ll have spouted some nugget of age-old wisdom which is actually a total myth! Although people think they’re helping, often these pearls of wisdom aren’t nearly as useful as they’re touted as being, so we thought …
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 …
Let’s face it, from selfies to group hugs, photos are becoming a part of everyday life and with many snaps being put online, you want to look good. Double chins, closed eyes, smudged make-up can be filtered out of the equation, but our guess is you would rather they weren’t …
Fed up because you can’t sleep? Tired everything from a warm bath, hot chocolate and having the window open? Well, why not give an essential oil a go? Available in many health food shops and chemists, essential oils are a fantastic way to help ease you to sleep the natural …
