The menopause and post-menopause are when huge changes happen in a woman’s body and all sorts of issues can arise. Depression, anxiety and insomnia become common as does bone loss. Joints get creaky and can flare up. Oh yes, it’s a bag load of fun! Inflamed joints however, can be down to two very different conditions, so how to tell …
If you or a loved one has to go for surgery, there are things you can do to help aid a smoother and faster recovery. For older people, prolonged bed rest will result in rapid muscle loss. That in turn can lead to frailty, so getting in as much movement before the surgery is important. As soon as you are …
Have you heard of Plantar Fasciitis? If not, you’re one of the lucky ones. I’ve had this painful condition 3 times in the last 20 years. The first time it lasted for 18 months and was eventually cured by acupuncture directly into my foot. It’s a measure of how painful the condition was that I actually agreed to do this. …
Summer is my favourite time of the year. I love the warmth, the sunshine, the outdoor living and the fun social events at this time of year. I adore summer fashion with its floaty vibe, wedges, sandals and short sleeves with bangles stacked on the wrist. I’ve got a summer routine going to help me look and feel my best. …
I’ve been a fan of NAD+ for quite awhile now. It’s been touted as the elixir of youth as it can reduce the signs of ageing and boost skin health. It has many other powerful benefits as well. And according to Shabir Daya, pharmacist at VICTORIA HEALTH, it’s also good for jet lag. Read all about it below. Shabir recommends …
Could B vitamins be the most underrated? There are a number of different B vitamins and they benefit the entire body, For me, however, they are vital to counteract stress. I feel so much better when I take them. But which one to take? Do we take them all or cherry pick? I like to take one that has the …
Stress is one of the biggest enemies of good health. Prolonged stress can seriously undermine our health which is why managing it by using breathing, mindfulness and meditation is so important. It can also deplete us of vital nutrients. Besides tackling stress itself, taking supplements to help bolster these nutrients, can be very beneficial. We often think of stress as …
Today’s article is for the men in our life. Prostate issues are extremely common, so it’s good to know what they are and what you can do about it. Shabir Daya, pharmacist at Victoria Health, gives us the low down and explains all Prostate health problems are common especially in men aged 50 and older and this is mostly associated …
Last week I shared my micro-needling journey. As I explained, your skin can become a bit dry and flaky afterwards. Even though it doesn’t last long, it’s important to nourish your skin in the right way. I thought I’d get some advice from skin expert and creator of the fabulous DoSe range of skin care, Shabir Daya. He explains exactly …
A recent video of mine with Grace Fodor, founder of Studio 10 makeup, on the things to avoid in makeup on a mature skin, went down so well with the team at Hello magazine, that they asked me to write an article about it. These makeup tweaks have transformed my look Many of us have a certain makeup look we …
The festive period is a time that many of us look forward to, but at the same time, find fraught with difficulty. I love it because it’s a beacon of light in our long, long winter. A time to get together with loved ones, chill and indulge. And when I say indulge, I mean let go of all common sense …
A decade ago, fat was a dirty word. Low fat diets were the norm and fats in all forms were avoided. When I wrote The In-Sync Diet with nutritionist Fleur Borrelli in 2015, we were among the first to talk about healthy fats being vital for good health. We also talked about how fat doesn’t make you fat. In fact, …
