Aromatherapy during pregnancy... Aromatherapy - the use of essential oils extracted from natural or plant souces to treat an ailment or maintain a person's well-being – is a very popular treatment at beauty salons these days. An aromatherapy session can be of two types: either the aromatherapist makes up a blend of essentail oils for you based on a detailed consultation, or a masseuse (who may or may not be trained in aromatherapy) gives a massage using ...

How hair replacement products helped me beat thinn... Let’s face it, we all have bad hair days - in fact, I have more bad ones than I do good ones. With my baby fine, strawberry blond, aging hair, it’s a challenge to style it. I wash and condition. I color and perm. I spritz, mousse, gel, and cream. I tease and I spray. I literally do anything and everything that I can think of to make my hair look good. Most of the ...

The benefits of Colonic Hydrotherapy... The History of Colonics Enemas have been popular throughout history, dating back to 600 BC. Hippocrates (the father of medicine) used enemas of donkey milk and honey as well as salt and sweet wine with olive oil and soda (4th and 5th century). It was in 1600 AD that Pare offered the first distinction between colonic hydrotherapy (otherwise known as irrigation) and enemas. Since then they have been heralded as a valuable treatment ...

Review: Pantene Pro... The Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Hairspray came out in June of 2007 along with a new line of other “Ice Shine” branded products including a Heat Defence Spray, an Anti-Frizz Crème and others. The Ice Shine Hairspray is described as being an “improved micro-fine spray system” that will “leave your hair sparkling. The perfect combination of hold and sparking ice-like shine every time.” I found that this hair spray really does give the wearer ...

Fur or no fur, that is the question... Is it still acceptable in this day and age for clothes designers and retailers to use real animal fur? Always a hot topic, the debate has just become more heated with the recent Burberry catwalk in Milan, where models were seen draped in a variety of designs incorporating fur. While there are many, especially in Britain, where this will be seen as outrageous, Burberry are defending their decision, issuing the following statement: "As a luxury brand, there will be occasions where the use of fur will be considered ...

Resolutions for better health... So when did your New Year resolutions end exactly? Most people’s have bitten the dust by March, perhaps to spring back in May, ready for beach body time, and then again in July for final panic mode! Here are a few which are almost certainly in most people’s top ten. Hopefully, one of them will get you re-started if you’ve flagged. 5 fruit and veg a day Eating 5 fruit and vegetables a day. ...

Three square meals... There is a saying: "breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dine like a pauper". It turns out this is more than just a saying - there is solid science behind it! When we take in food, it passes through the digestive system and is broken down. The liver is the most hard-working in this process and it is therefore good to rest it, as an over-worked liver will absorb fewer of the vital ...

The power of pomegranates... You might have seen in the shops and supermarkets the increasing appearance of pomegranate juice. More popularly known in cocktails and Middle Eastern cookery, it has been fast making its way as a health food and part of the 5-a-day quota of fruit/veg. The health benefits are considerable. New research has shown that a daily glass of pomegranate juice can hold back prostate cancer and could even prevent men dying of the disease. ...

So, is chocolate good for you?... Ever wondered how your favourite chocolate bar is made, or what research goes into the development of the next chocolate creation? Not me. I’m only interested in eating. However, I am interested in knowing what benefits chocolate has. At least that way, I and millions of others can be slightly guilt-free, knowing that while we’re munching away, some goodness is going into our bodies. The key ingredient The key ingredient in ...

Eat your way to health... Holistic Health A healthy diet and lifestyle can not only help you feel better but may also boost the immune system and contribute to long term prevention of serious illness. From heart disease to diabetes, many conditions can be influenced by what you eat. Rising levels of obesity, heart attacks and strokes mean that it is now more important than ever to look after your body. Regular exercise and a balanced diet can help you achieve a healthy body and sense of well-being. ...