Take a look in your kitchen cupboards and we are pretty sure that 95% of you will find a jar of golden turmeric hiding in the spice rack somewhere. You might only bring it out once in a while to add a warm, peppery flavour to curries and soups, but …
The menopause is famous for making women feel uncomfortable and there’s a whole list of symptoms, such as hot flushes and lack of energy that we all know about. There are, however, several more “unusual” symptoms which people either don’t know about or haven’t worked out that they’re associated to …
During the cold, dark winter months we tend to snuggle up on the sofa with a hot chocolate and the remote control and watch one box set after another. As comforting as this is, with spring in the air and the nights getting longer, it is time to shrug off …
The clocks have gone forward, there are leaves on the trees and flowers in bloom, meaning it’s time to turn off the TV and explore all the spring has to offer. A picnic is a great way of eating out that encourages activity and helps boost your mood. Whether you …
With temperatures on the rise, evenings drawing out and flowers in bloom, many of us are feeling more inclined to get outside and get rid of that winter excess and lethargy. While many think that fitness can only be improved with pounding the pavements and intense sessions at the gym, …
Many of us are unhappy with certain parts of our body, but ironing out those lumps and bumps can look like a daunting prospect and taking those first steps often seems scary. Hated bingo wings and the stubborn extra half a stone that just won’t budge can be a pain, …
Even the best timekeepers amongst us have a glitch every now and again, a day where the alarm doesn’t go off or something happens to ruin our usual morning routine, which can leave you feeling on the back-foot for the whole day. On days like this you have two choices …
Vitamin D, the sunshine vitamin, has been in the news recently and we are having a look at why. Well, recent research has claimed that if you want to keep colds, flu and even pneumonia away, it’s Vitamin D, rather than an apple a day you need. Vitamin D is …
It’s been a particularly cold February and for many of us, this means only one thing: cracked and painful hands. There are several things that you can do to help your hands to avoid getting cracked and we thought we’d take a look at a few of them to help …
Everyday we are told something new when it comes to what we eat and drink. More of this, less of that and cut that out altogether. Carbs are bad, sugar is worse and as for fats, well don’t even go there. It is little wonder many of us feel overwhelmed …
