Tag: Health & Beauty

Healing benefits of the Sun

Is the sun good or bad for you? For years we have been told to cover up in the sun to cut out the risk of skin cancer, but now it seems a little bit of sun is good for you! A sensible amount of sun reduces your risk of several serious health conditions. this… Read more »

Are you getting your beauty sleep?

You’re probably well aware that when you skimp on sleep, it shows on your face. Your eyes can look puffy and your skin looks pale and washed out!   Lack of sleep makes you more forgetful and less alert, it can also be detrimental to your physical appearance. It causes blood vessels to dilate generating… Read more »

The Beauty of Ageing

Are You Age Positive? Positive ageing refers to maintaining a happy lifestyle, staying healthy, engaging fully in life and feeling good about yourself as you mature through life. Many of us react to the aging process in one of two ways. Firstly we see the negative side, associating it with decline and loss. Secondly we become… Read more »

Finding “Me” Time

There’s a tremendous amount of stress and pressure being put on us in today’s society as parents, sons, daughters, husbands, wives, professionals. We lead crazy, busy lives. And the one thing we never seem to have time for is ourselves. So how do we find our own quality time and why is it important? Recent… Read more »

Healthy Feet First

Well-groomed feet say a lot about personal hygiene. Everyone wants to have beautiful feet! So how easy is it to keep them in tip-top condition? Caring for your feet is not only important from a hygiene and grooming point of view but also for staying active and comfortable throughout your life. If your feet are… Read more »

All we want for Christmas is glowing skin

It’s almost a given that most of us will overdo it this Christmas with festive food, booze, shopping and parties aplenty. As a result there is a strong possibility that any amount of overindulgence will take its toll, reflecting poorly on our skin health. The look, as in glow, tone and elasticity of the skin… Read more »

Yoga for the Modern World

For the last twenty years I have enjoyed regular exercise. Through running I love the high it gives me and through my yoga practice I always feel mentally and physically relaxed. I can benefit from the cardio vascular aspect of running and the mind, body connection that Yoga offers. People have practiced yoga for thousands of… Read more »

I’m dreaming of a stress free Christmas!

Christmas is a busy time of year and, despite the fun and festivities, brings many challenges. Looking after ourselves is vital to our survival during this season. There are so many ways to embrace the festive spirit. Beautiful lights, decorating a tree, carols, cooking and more! But, often in the run up to Christmas we can get… Read more »

Aveda’s Natural Minerals for the Skin

Did you know that each day when you use your regular facial products, you may be applying toxins to your skin that actually age you much faster than normal!Consumer awareness of beauty product chemicals is growing, scientific scrutiny reveals the harmful effects of toxic ingredients in cosmetic and body care products as they continue to… Read more »

Wonders of Skin Brushing

Did you know there’s a simple beauty trick that only takes five minutes out of your day, costs next to nothing and cleanses your body inside and out?   The trick is ‘dry skin brushing’ part of an ancient Ayurveda cleansing philosophy. Ayurveda is a 500-year-old science originating from India, believed by many to be… Read more »