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Summer is finally here and the whiff of sun tan lotion, lazying on a beach and a dip in the pool is almost within reach….but there is dreaded bikini shopping to do before you even so much as set foot near your lilo or sunbed. The one moment when it suddenly dawns on you that you had indeed been “comfort eating” to keep warm in the colder months and the stark reality that you no longer fit into last years bikini hits home like a sledgehammer; but rather than try and squeeze into an itsy bitsy polka dot bikini, why not try and get fit and lose some weight. Forget the gym or expensive pilates and yoga classes, research has...
Read MoreLooking for birthday party ideas for girls aged 10-16? Fed up of pass the parcel, bouncy castles and hyper kids? Read on for ideas for children’s and teens’ parties that will be talked about in the playground for years to come.
Themed girls’ parties
Themed parties are a great way to indulge your daughter’s interests, whether it’s animals, pirates, a particular band, or princesses. How about a:
One Direction girls’ party: Die-hard One Direction fans will love the chance to worship them in style. Why not decorate the room with posters and life-size cardboard cut-outs? Try a 1D quiz, karaoke and disco, decorate heart shaped biscuits and include 1D accessories in...
Read MoreWith Easter fast approaching I really wanted to find out whether there is such a thing as healthy chocolate. Surely not?
Well , in short, the answer is YES chocolate can be healthy, although not quite as simple as picking up the nearest chocolate bar, as it is the dark chocolate variety with a high source of cacao that packs a mean punch. Packed with healthy chemicals like flavonoids and theobromine, this little cacao bean is a fantastic healthy chocolate super food. The only problem is that cacao on its own is bitter, and chalky and so manufacturers combine it with milk, sugar and butter – which is great for the tastebuds but not so great for your health.
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Read MoreWant a rocking new year’s party this year? here’s how to make the most fun with the easiest of ease:
The Look: Use the latest make up trends to give glamour and sparkle to your outfit. Last year it was feathery eyelashes, this year the top trend is glitter. Use these tips for a fabulous eye make up makeover: don’t overdo the glitter – focus on one specific area like the inner or outer corners of your eyes. Don’t use too many colours, use one or two shades that work well together like blue and silver. If you’re eyes are the main attraction, keep the rest of your make up subtle and keep lips nude.
Now you’ve got your look...
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Obesity is in the press again. Shockingly, over a quarter of UK adults are clinically obese, and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) are reminding the public that even ‘modest’ weight-loss can have significant health benefits. Over the years I have received many enquiries about and treated many patients for weight loss – some with success, some with failure. In my experience there tend to be two kinds of patients that successfully lose weight with acupuncture treatment. The first kind – and the great majority of people fit into this category in my opinion – are those who comfort-eat in order to switch off uncomfortable feelings. These people could just as easily be smoking,...
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