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Hello you lovely lot. As we are still excited about our BIG TEN promotion we thought we would stick with the theme of ten and have put together a list of the Top 10 quirkiest body facts. Something for you all to enjoy and share with your mates:
1. The higher IQ someone has, the greater the frequency of dreams while sleeping.
2 Sneezes regularly exceed 100 mph, while coughs clock in at about 60 mph
3 Fidgeting can burn about 350 calories a day
4 The fastest growing nail is on the middle finger
5 Astronauts cannot burp in space. There is no gravity to separate liquid from gas in their stomachs.
6 Your ears secrete more earwax when...
Read MoreI get asked this question a lot.
The short answer is that I believe we should always buy the best quality food we can afford. The best quality food will be whole foods reared or grown ethically in good soil with as little industrial or chemical intervention as possible. By definition, organic food will probably come closest to this ideal, although there are some amazing farmers and growers who adhere to these principles without getting Soil Association accreditation, so don’t automatically write of the guys at the farmers’ market whose produce is not “organic”.
Many of us are on a tight budget these days too, so don’t have the luxury of only eating organic food. So how do we prioritise?
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Read MoreEeek – excited here at glo towers! We have just launched our Big Ten promotion which means that if any of you lovely lot book in for any of our pamper party packages throughout September and October for 10 people or more, the 11th person gets their treatment absolutely FREE. Terms and conditions apply of course, but check out our special offer page for more info.
In the meantime, whilst it is all about the number ten we thought we would share some fun health and beauty tips with you. Enjoy!
1. The first nail varnish was produced in the USA by Charles Revlon in 1932
2. A one hour massage equates to around 7-8 hours sleep on...
Read MoreA trip away would be about as heavenly as winning the lottery, but in the hectic world we live in, we often don’t find the time.
Well it looks like you better clear some space because experts are now saying that regular holidays are a vital necessity, not a luxury.
“Our bodies need a break from the stresses of work,” says Andrew McCombe, author of Activate Your Life. “We often overlook the importance of proper rest and relaxation, but without it our bodies don’t have time to repair, recuperate and grow.”
The unfortunate thing is that today’s workaholic climate makes many of us feel guilty, weak or bad for taking the downtime that’s owed to us. “Australians have a...
Read MoreAs the sun shines and we countdown to holidays its that time of year to start getting healthy, fit and in shape so that we can feel confident wearing our bikinis on the beach. If you are anything like me and simply dont have the time or money to go to the gym, then we have put together some nifty little tips to help you get in shape whether you are picking the kids up from school, watching TV or at work. Good luck and let us know how you got on.
1. Walking. You can burn up to 300 calories an hour, just by walking and if you increase the speed for a brisk 45 minute walk, then you...
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