Resveratrol So what is it? Resveratrol is an antioxidant that made headlines and raised hopes everywhere (including on Ophra and Dr Oz) a few years ago as scientists confirmed that this compound, found naturally in wine, grapes, blueberries, cranberries, and peanuts, was potentially the panacea of ageing and illness. It is produced by plants [Read more…]
To Detox or not to Detox that is the question?
So, January is nearly over and you still haven’t started that diet/ exercise routine, plus you’ve read numerous articles on how diets/ detoxes don’t work anyway. Regardless, my answer is Do it! We all need to practice putting a break on our mindless eating and sugar laden diet. Like it or not we follow a mainly [Read more…]
Willpower
More Willpower ? – Yes Please! January is all about new beginnings and signifies the hope that finally this year will be the year to shake off an accumulation of bad habits. The main thing that stands in our way of course is our Willpower – or lack of. I know I certainly do [Read more…]
Fountain of Youth – found !!!
Ever heard of a little beauty wonder – Hyaluronic Acid? This is one of the hottest natural skincare ingredients and one of my favourite skincare products too!! Don’t be put off by the name – yes I agree plumped, hydrated skin is not the first thing that comes to mind when we hear the word [Read more…]
10-Step Korean Skin Care Routine
Have you heard of the Korean Skincare Routine 10 – Steps to perfect complexion? This is a multi-step process which has sparked a lot of interest within the beauty world. The golden rule is, if you’re going to spend 30 minutes applying make up on your face, then you should spend equal amount of time [Read more…]
Vitamin C – Skin Elixir
Vitamin C – a true skin elixir
Make a stand against Ageing!
We spend a fortune on beauty treatments, cosmetic procedures, gym memberships and lotions and potions to reverse the effects of ageing. While beauty products and regular exercise can assist in this fight - the key to looking, feeling and being forever young may actually lie in the soles of our FEET!! A recent study published [Read more...]
Supergreens
Super greens -What are they? The most common types include young cereal grasses such as wheat, barley and alfalfa, along with algaes, such as spirulina and chlorella. Most are edible in their natural, unprocessed form, but they can be taken as supplements, pills or as a juice. Studies prove that a shot of greens can [Read more…]