There has been a lot of excitement over the past decade over high fat and low carb diets that promise weight loss while filling up on fatty favourites like bacon and eggs or steak and cheese. It seemed so simple – eat the burger but leave the bun. Although it’s …
You’ve probably heard about calorie counting as a method of weight loss, in fact it’s probably one of the best known. If you look at the back of most packaged foods there will be a panel showing you how many calories are in that food, both that serving size and …
Angela Danby looked into having cosmetic dentistry carried out when she became fed up with the crooked teeth and “gummy smile” that she felt she had. Angela went to Stephen Hennessy for a consultation, and spoke to him about having veneers and other cosmetic dental work carried out to help …
Laser tattoo removal is one way of getting rid of a tattoo that’s outstayed its welcome. The method is widely available and effective, although there are side effects and drawbacks to this type of tattoo removal. Linda, a 37 year old woman from Rochester, says that she became fed up …
We all think that we are going to be 20 forever and we seem to feel the same on the inside, but sometimes the bodywork seems to need a little plumping, retouching and looking after. Dr Ravi Jain from the Riverbanks Clinic in Harpenden explains a little more about dermal …
Unwanted hair causes problems for many people and shaving, bleaching, waxing and depilation can be a bind. If you’re looking for ways to permanently remove pesky hairs, one option is laser hair removal. How Does Laser Hair Removal Work? Laser Hair Removal simply uses the light energy from a laser …
Microdermabrasion is the name for a treatment that you’ll quite often see advertised by upmarket skin clinics as well as spas and beauty salons. It sounds very high-tech and perhaps a little bit scary if you don’t know what it involves. Microdermabrasion is more ‘hardcore’ than a straightforward, relaxing facial …
In the world of cosmetic procedures, one word that gets heard very frequently is Botox. Women (and men) who feel like they might need a slight pick-up in the facial department but are shy of actual cosmetic surgery can be attracted to Botox because it promises good results without the …
Many spas and salons use heat or cold temperatures in treatments – if you go for a manicure you might have your hands encased in warm gloves to help the lotions sink in, and body wraps use heat to help the active ingredients in some spa treatments absorb into the …
Finding out that you’re expecting a baby doesn’t mean that you have to give up keeping fit, in fact staying fit and active while you’re pregnant can have beneficial effects for you and your baby – as well as making pregnancy and birth easier on your body. Some women say …