An acupuncture treatment involves a therapist inserting very fine, hair-like needles to a shallow depth into specific points on the skin, to simulate the chi, or life force which is believed to have become blocked. It can help ease the symptoms of long term and chronic health conditions – even …
Shula Starkey, founder of the Ark Health & Beauty skin care centres which are now in four locations across London, is a Level II Reiki practitioner, who believes that touch is essential for emotional wellbeing and balance . She practices Reiki on a regular basis, not just on her clients …
Botox and facial fillers are popular among women who want to look younger but aren’t keen on going the whole way and having full on cosmetic surgery. The trouble is, at £200 a shot, Botox is an expensive treat, and it can also be addictive in that once the results …
A recent report has highlighted the possibility of UVA equipment commonly used in nail salons contributing to skin cancer. The high doses of UVA rays are suspected of being able to potentially cause skin cell damage, after two women in America were diagnosed with skin cancer on their hands following …
Everyone knows that the other part of the weight loss equation to ‘calories in’ is ‘calories out’. That means that to lose weight faster, and in a healthy way, you need to think about getting yourself moving as well as cutting down your intake. We all know this but it …
Hiring a personal trainer to help with your fitness regime used to be the preserve of the rich and famous but it’s increasingly becoming a more affordable way of motivating yourself into action. Where Do You Find a Good Personal Trainer? It’s a cliché but the absolute best way to …
When the days are short and the nights are long is when most of us think of taking up an exercise regime. But dragging yourself from your warm home out to the gym or for a run in the park always seems like such a great idea until it rains, …
When you decide that now is the time and you absolutely have to get fit, one of the things that might immediately spring to mind is that you’ll have to haul yourself down to the gym and start a workout programme. Gyms are very popular and a great way to …
We all want to find a way of losing excess weight that works, with minimum effort. The mantra of ‘dieting doesn’t work’ has been doing the rounds for years and many people are just disillusioned with getting on and off the seemingly endless diet treadmill. But is there really a …
Slimming clubs are certainly a popular option for anyone who wants a bit of motivation when it comes to shifting the excess weight. But are they a waste of money or a good investment? And what’s actually involved in being a member of one of the better known slimming clubs? …