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, …
For the first time in eight years, I’m treading the boards doing a play. Not only that, but I’m on the road with it, touring around the entire British Kingdom as well as Ireland. Touring is gruelling, and this tour will be the longest I’ve ever done In my youth, I just got on with it and didn’t worry about …
When it comes to skincare products, it’s hard to beat a serum, in my opinion. Serums are absorbed better than moisturisers This is because of their smaller molecule size and means they penetrate deeper, making them more effective. In the video below, I look at some of the incredible serums from DoSe. They have a dazzling selection of serums and …
I think there are very few of us who haven’t experienced bloating and gut discomfort at times. Bloating to excess can be extremely uncomfortable and painful. If it happens consistently, I would recommend consulting a doctor as it can be a sign of gut issues. SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) can cause severe bloating, as can dysbiosis (an imbalance of …
As per your many requests, I sit down with my husband, Michael Brandon, to take you through a short 10 minute meditation. You can sit on a chair or sofa, with uncrossed legs and feet on the ground, with your back upright (not slouched) or you can lie down on the floor or your bed. If you’re flexible with good …
Other people have always been much more interested in my age than I am – I was even labelled a ‘vintage vixen’ at 40 – so, as I turn 70, I expect it will be brought up constantly in the press. Despite thinking of age as a phase, rather than a number, I’m reflecting on what this birthday means to …
As we age, we need to change some of our makeup habits. It’s amazing how many think that the makeup that worked on their 20 year old complexion, is still going to do the trick. It won’t, I can guarantee you that. Making some strategic changes, will make sure that our makeup doesn’t begin to drag us down, doing the …
When it comes to beauty and looking after our skin as it ages, many people concentrate on beauty products to apply topically. However, it makes a huge difference if you also apply some help from within. In the article below, Shabir Daya (pharmacist at Victoria Health) explains how the skin functions and why certain supplements can really benefit your skin …
I’ve been charting the start of my Pilates Journey and I’m now four months in. I’m also now on the road with a play and getting into a studio to go on the reformer machine is going to be difficult. As a result I’m going onto the mat and doing mat Pilates. However, I know people who ONLY do the …
Have you heard of Fulvic Acid? I’ve used the fabulous Fulvic Acid shampoo by Victoria Health but was unaware of it as a supplement. Shabir Daya, pharmacist at Victoria Health, explains why we all need to know about it’s many benefits. He has also created a supplement that harnesses the power of Fulvic Acid in his DoSe range: IoniCell by …
Nothing will age your skin more than an uneven skin tone. Unfortunately, this is something that’s inevitable as we age. The main cause of this is pigmentation Most of us will have spent time in the sun and from mid life and beyond is when we pay the price. Dark spots and mottled patches of brown begin to appear. It’s a …
