You may have heard claims that green tea can help with weight loss and if you are looking to lose some weight, adding green tea to your lifestyle could certainly help. Green tea does not only offer numerous health benefits, but it also helps to improve your metabolism – this helps you burn more calories […]
What self-care means to me and how I am improving my self-care routine
Self-care is a big trend in the well-being industry right now and it’s not something that is going away. And for the right reason. It’s something that we all need as human beings so that we can stay happy and healthy. It’s actually essential for our health but unfortunately, it’s very easy to neglect. Practising […]
Green People: Hydrating After Sun (Soothing Moisturiser) Review
If you are looking for a natural after sun lotion, Green People Hydrating After Sun is definitely worth considering. It has won the Green Parent Gold Award in 2016 and another award from the Beauty Bible. I love it because it’s so light and smells really refreshing. It gently hydrates the skin while soothing it […]
How to make a green smoothie at home
If you’ve been following me for a while you know that I like green smoothies. Many times I make them for my lunch as they are so quick and easy to make. But if you’ve never tried making a green smoothie at home, you may find it challenging at first, not knowing where to begin. […]
Calorie counting for weight loss: Calorie counting tips for beginners
When you are trying to lose weight, it’s not a bad idea to start counting your calories. There are many reasons why you should do it. First of all, to get an idea of the calories you are consuming daily. You will be surprised at how many calories certain foods or drinks have. Once you […]
Tried & Tested: Natural Anti-Ageing Face Moisturisers
I am now at this age when I feel I should be using anti-ageing face moisturisers. Although it does sound a little bit bad if I think about it… I don’t feel really that old (or look like it) but I think it’s time… Time to regularly use natural products that work on fine lines […]
How to sleep better at night naturally
If you want to stay healthy you really need to look at your sleeping habits and see whether there is anything you can do to sleep better at night. Did you know that not getting enough sleep may result in a type of brain abnormality associated with Alzheimer’s disease? This is just one of the […]
Esse Probiotic Skincare: Protect Oil Review
I’ve already mentioned the new Protect Oil from Esse Probiotic Skincare* in one of my latest posts but I thought it deserved a post on its own as it’s a rather special facial oil. I took this oil with me on holiday to Crete and tested it properly for more than a few weeks to […]
Your teeth and your health: Fact and fiction
Oral hygiene forms an integral part of our daily routine which is a good news as this shows that levels of dental health awareness among UK adults are high. We brush and floss our teeth on a regular basis to preserve the body’s natural defences in the mouth and to avoid local bacterial infections, tooth decay, gum […]
In the spotlight: Weleda – Natural Beauty and Healthcare Brand
There are so many health and beauty brands today with new ones coming to the market every month. Like this it’s easy to forget about well-established and trusted brands which have been going on for years. One of them is Weleda, a global brand which has been growing and creating natural, organic herbal medicine and […]