My daughter and I are both suffering slightly with dry hair at the moment. My daughters particularly and as she is at college doing hairdressing, she is constantly messing, straightening, curling hers and everyone else’s!
What causes dry hair?
Well, there are two main reasons why our hair becomes dry and brittle …..
Firstly, we can have a [...]
I have to say that at the moment, pasta is one of my favourite food items. While im having a go at doing my Weight Watchers programme from years ago, pasta is one thing that I can eat and really fills me up! As long as its not the filled pasta (no tortellini then!) I [...]
Ok, so this may sound a bit weird but just lately I cannot get enough of fresh pineapple (and no, I’m not pregnant!) But, since I’ve been sticking to my diet I have been eating quite a bit of it. It may sound strange but my skins looking healthier and more luminous, my cold seems [...]
Anxiety – Can we control it without medication?
Anybody that really knows me well will know that the last few months haven’t exactly been the easiest. Being made redundant, being owed a fair amount of money and not knowing where to go next has really taken its toll on my mental state.
I know we all have [...]
Have you ever tried Aloe Vera?
The plant commonly known as the ‘Miracle Plant’ or ‘Natural Healer’ has been around for over 4000 years and has numerous beneficial vitamins and minerals, amino acids, enzymes and natural sugars which can help with anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidants and restoration.
The general benefits of Aloe Vera are varied. It can benefit a [...]
Did anyone catch the Chris Moyles show this week with Paul McKenna as his guest and they were talking about his updated and re-released book ‘I Can Make You Thin!
Well, it got me thinking that maybe something like that could actually work so I’ve tracked it down on Amazon and I think I might just [...]
I’m feeling really frustrated! Having just turned 40 I find myself suffering with facial spots. Just small white spots that appear on a daily basis around my forehead and chin. Never suffered in past until about 4/5 months ago. I’ve tried all sorts of creams and potions but nothing seems to be helping. They are [...]
Fit & Healthy Banana Shake! (Makes enough for 4)
2 Medium Sized Ripe Bananas, 2 Cups Skimmed Milk, 1/2 Cup Skimmed Dry Milk Powder
1/3 Cup Wheat Germ, 1/2 Cup Fat Free Plain Yoghurt, 1tsp Vanilla Essence, 2.5 tsp of Low Calorie Sweetener
Blend all ingredients together and divide into four glasses. For a little bit of extra [...]
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How on earth do you find the right diet?
You have to find the one that suits you best and not one that requires you to change your entire life to be successful. If its too diverse from what you are used to then you are more likely to give up easily. Not good for a [...]
How many New Years Resolutions have you made? I’ve made loads (as usual) and Im planning on actually following through with all (some!) of them this year!
I’ve got the usual ones that all us women have, loose weight, get fit, drink less (yeah right) etc but my new one for this year is to stop [...]
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