I share the supplements I take to stay well I’ve always been a believer in active self-care. I began taking ownership of my health in my twenties and embarked on an organic diet and healthy lifestyle. People scoffed at me for eating organically at the time as they couldn’t see the point. Organic vegetables have the same nutritional content as …
How to get a metabolic reset
Taking control of one’s health has become increasingly important and happily, more achievable. It’s also something that I, personally, have been striving to do for many years. Besides the tsunami of winter ailments swirling around right now, the number of people with type 2 diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure etc, is increasing every year. The good news is that by …
My secret party trick
I was asked to write about the one makeup product that I’ll always wear to a party for Hello magazine. This was an easy one for me, because I have a product that is so transforming, it’s the best kept secret I know of. It’ a failsafe party trick that makes skin look likes it’s glowing from within. It’s the …
Supplements I swear by
I am an enthusiastic supplement taker and am convinced that supplements have hugely benefited my health. Today I look at a new brand of supplements called DoSe, the same company that does amazing skincare products at very affordable prices. In the video below I show the four supplements I’ve been trialling and I’m extremely impressed with them all. Magnesium Complex …
6 life-changing lessons I learned in 2024
A challenging year resulted in a crash course in life lessons for me. Here’s my latest article which also appeared in Hello this week. No matter our age, we never stop learning – and this has been truer than ever for me in 2024, a year that has seen me learn many life-changing lessons. Some of this year’s lessons have …
How this olympian stays fit in her 60’s
It’s not every day that you get to talk to a gold medal Olympic athlete, so it’s a real honour to interview Tessa Sanderson CBE. She has broken multiple records and has been the first in her field in many instances. The first black woman to win Olympic gold in Britain In 1984 Tessa won gold for javelin throwing at …
My novel take on perfume
It’s party season and a spray of perfume is the finishing touch to the impression you make when you walk into a room. However, for years this was a tricky situation for me as I have a rather strange relationship with perfumes. I adore a fresh or subtle scent but have huge difficulty in finding one that suits me. There …
My top 6 beauty secrets
People ask me all the time what I use on my skin and what my beauty secrets are. The truth is that I use a LOT of different products, trying out everything I can get my hands on for Ageless. When I started Ageless, my normal skin routine went out the window No longer did I only use one range …
Are all multivitamins the same?
I’ve been an avid supplement taker for many years and believe it’s stood in me in very good stead. I have to confess, however, that I take a LOT of them and it’s cost me a small fortune over the years. I always intend to reduce the amount I take, but then I’ll read something about a vitamin I’m not …
HRT vs bioidentical hormones
The menopause is very much in the news these days. For the first time ever, it’s being spoken about openly and candidly. Menopause symptoms can vary wildly Some women sail through it and others suffer traumatic symptoms. Most women, however, will have some sort of symptoms. These can include hot flushes, night sweats, insomnia, anxiety, depression and joint pain. Hormone …
My 5 Ageless fashion staples
I’ve always written about health and beauty on here and the same has applied to my articles for Hello magazine. They wanted me to write for their Second Act section aimed at women over the age of 45. This month, however, they wanted me to go off piste and write about fashion. So it’s something completely new for me. I …
Why a colonic may benefit you
I have to be honest, I never thought in a million years, that I would get a colonic. Never mind do a video on the subject. And then two things happened. I developed some gut issues and found someone who thought it could help and that I could absolutely trust to do it. Marie Reynolds is renowned for her wonderful …