Your hair – is it your crowning glory or a sorry reminder of your slackness in the mane maintenance department? If you haven’t already, book in to see your hairdresser once every six weeks – your hair will love you for it. Regular trims not only keep split ends at bay, they will maintain your […]

Try a morning s-t-r-e-t-c-h for a great start to your day. The first move you should make when you get out of bed is a full-body stretch. Lie down flat on your back on the floor and stretch your fingertips as far as you can in one direction and point your toes in the other. […]

Learning to manage stress involves trying to communicate your feelings in constructive ways. It pays not to dwell on the past but to use it as a lesson, moving forward all the time and trying not to repeat previous mistakes.

The power of music to alter our feelings is phenomenal. A stirring classical piece can calm like chamomile, a power ballad can evoke romantic memories, while a frantic-paced dance track can have you moving your booty like nobody’s business. So why not rev up your spirits by adding a soundtrack to your day? Turn on […]

Tap into these top ten tips to brighten your day. Read good news – 99 percent of the world’s news seems bad and if that’s all you read, you’ll think nothing good ever happens. Read stories that inspire or move you and show the strength of the human spirit. 2. Take daily baby steps towards […]

Laughter really is the best medicine and we don’t do it enough. Back in the 1950s, people laughed for 18 minutes a day but these days we laugh for less than six minutes daily. Studies show laughter reduces stress, stimulates circulation, improves breathing, boosts the production of pain-killing endorphins and even increases immune-system activity. So […]

Your friend is late for your lunch date. How do you react – do you shrug your shoulders and enjoy the extra time or do you get so worked up you decide to cross your pal off your Christmas card list? If your response is the latter, ponder this. You may not always be able […]

Your body changes constantly throughout your menstrual cycle, so if you’re aware of how your hormones are affecting you, you’ll be able to face each phase with confidence. Here’s how: **Days one to seven (menstruation) ** Get exercising to help ease cramps. Your skin is extra-sensitive right now, so indulge in a massage! **Days eight to […]

Knowing that many nutrients are involved in brain and hormone function, scientists have been researching the link between food and mood. Several studies have demonstrated a relationship between depression and the consumption of refined sugar and caffeine. To enhance your mood, try following these golden rules for the next ten days. Eat wholefoods. Cut out processed […]

Beauty Editor Justine Williams provides a handy guide to putting together a beauty survival kit. The first item no-one should be without is clear lip gloss or lip balm. “Lips always look better with a little gloss. Whether you want your lips to look entirely kissable or delicately shined, gloss is the fastest and easiest way […]

Want to stop snacking, smoking, or biting your nails? Try these five top habit-breaking tips: Understand how bad habits take hold – and that they can be broken. Cross your arms in front of you, then cross them with the opposite arm on top. Does it feel strange? That’s because the other way is a […]

And it’s full of fibre too! Researchers have discovered that some apples contain more anti-oxidents than others and that Red Delicious apples are especially good.