In the fast paced world that we live in today it can be very easy to neglect our health and wellbeing without really noticing. We’re so busy racing through our daily lives fulfilling responsibilities to family, friends, work and attending social engagements that we often don’t have the energy left to look after ourselves properly. It’s hardly surprising that so many of us are tired and run down, and don’t really enjoy life to the full.
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Every woman knows that her hands show the true signs of her age, no matter how much facial cosmetic surgery she may have invested her money in! So it is vitally important to keep your hands feeling soft, smooth and looking good.

Our hands have a tendency to become dry and chapped during the long winter months, especially when it’s bitterly cold first thing in the morning and late at night. That’s why at this time of year we should spend some extra time and effort using aromatherapy to protect and rejuvenate these most age-revealing parts of our body. Read more…

As the chilly winter weather continues it’s hardly surprising that almost every other person you meet seems to be sniffling and coughing with the misery of a cold or flu. Given the fact that there are up to 200 types of virus groups circulating at this time of year, it is hardly surprising that sooner or later you will eventually succumb to one of them.
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Since the days of the ancient Egyptians, sweet-smelling fragrant oils have been used by many civilizations to enhance health, beauty, fertility, virility and of course, love. The Greeks learned from the Egyptians how to produce and employ medicinal oils, and they extended their uses even further by turning massage and bathing into an exquisite and sensual art-form!
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Now that winter is in full swing it is not uncommon to find ourselves wanting to stay in bed that little bit longer to keep snug and warm. I must admit, it’s certainly much easier to get out of bed on a bright summers morning than it is when it’s cold, dark and raining outside. And on top of all that, the colder weather brings with it the misery of blocked noses, cold feet, aching joints - and summer seems so very, very far away. . . . . .
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During the summer many people want to make up for lost time and get outside more to enjoy the sunshine whilst cycling, hiking or perhaps taking long walks. Walking outdoors is such a joy, and apart from being your body’s most natural form of exercise it is also safe, simple, and best of all it costs you absolutely nothing. There’s no doubt about it, walking is really good for your health.

Research has shown that walking can reduce the risk of numerous serious conditions such as heart attacks, strokes, hip fractures and even glaucoma. Medical studies conducted in 2005 discovered that walking builds aerobic fitness at both moderate and high intensity, and a 20 year Nurse’s Health Study found significant decreases in breast cancer and Type II diabetes in women who engaged in ‘brisk’ walking. Read more…

When I first reported the emergence of Swine Flu back in May there had been only 27 reported cases in total throughout the United Kingdom. Last week alone 110,000 new cases were reported nationwide, and although the Health Protection Agency predicts that figures are about to plateau, they also warn there will be ‘a very big surge’ to follow in the autumn.

As it currently stands, an estimated 1 in every 158 people in England are thought to have contracted swine flu since the outbreak began in April. The government has recently admitted that there are now so many cases of swine flu in the UK that the outbreak cannot be contained any longer. Read more…

Whether you’re having a picnic in the park, a day on the beach, or just chilling out in the garden at home enjoying a few cold ones, nothing ruins the event more than swarms of mosquitoes or biting insects that quickly turn your taste of paradise into an alfresco fiasco!

In some regions of the world situation can be a lot more serious, because the insects in some countries not only cause painful bites and stings, but spread unpleasant and even life-threatening diseases to humans. In areas of the U.S. for example, mosquitoes continue to infect people with West Nile virus and for some it causes fatal neurological disease such as encephalitis. Therefore if you live in a risky area, some form of protection is vital. Read more…

Eczema is a generic term used to describe a variety of inflamed skin conditions, and usually develops when an individual becomes overly sensitive to allergens such as moulds, pollens, dust, chemicals, animal dander or certain foods. Sufferers experience persistent and painful itching as they develop hot, flaky, itchy patches on their skin which may become extremely inflamed, dry and cracked, eventually leading to bleeding and weeping blisters.
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