Would you eat your skin care products? Ew, didn't think so! Most facial products on the market contain toxic ingredients such as artificial fragrances and colours, alcohol, parabens and preservatives that can often irritate your skin. If your skin is begging for a pick-me-up, nourish your face with an all-natural homemade mask, which will absorb the antioxidants and help soothe, moisturize, and … [Read more...]
6 Tricks to Beat Belly Bloat
Isn’t it nice to be offered a seat by a handsome man on the train… except if it’s because he thinks you’re pregnant! Yes, I’ve been there. And no, I’m not pregnant nor have I gained weight but occasionally my stomach will mysteriously swell up like I’m carrying a pod of whales. But what's really behind that belly? Bloating is a condition that plagues almost everyone every so often, symptomized … [Read more...]
5 Reasons to Ditch the Diet
You know her - that skinny girl who seems to defy all laws of calories and doesn't gain an ounce. One day she’ll order a salad, the next she’ll eat a jumbo sized plate of spaghetti like it's no big deal. So what’s her secret? It's quite simple - she doesn't diet. She eats healthy but has a relaxed relationship with food, unlike many of us who tend to be preoccupied by it. Sadly, for many women … [Read more...]
5 Tips to Beat Depression with Exercise
This week I thought I’d attempt to delve into an often unspoken topic of depression, and how exercise may help alleviate some of the symptoms. We all go through spells of feeling upset and fed up. Temporary sadness is very different from depression, in which the intensity and the persistence of these feelings is a serious issue that can impact physical and mental health. However, with the … [Read more...]
Your Gym’s Dirty Little Secret
Your fitness club has a dirty secret: germs! The sweaty close quarters, shared machines, and humid locker rooms make gyms a hotspot for pathogens causing cold, flu and skin infections. But fear not! Before you burn your membership card and buy yourself a containment suit, rest assured these germs are easily avoided. In fact, regular exercise boosts your immune system. Beware of these top four germ … [Read more...]