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Cancer Confidence Kit: Hand and Nail Care

Cancer Confidence Kit: Hand and Nail Care

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07 November 2013
Looking after your hands and nails is particularly important during and after chemotherapy treatment because your skin becomes dryer and more delicate and your nails become weaker and more prone to splitting.  Here, cancer support charity, Look Good Feel Better, explain how to look after them during cancer treatment. You probably won’t notice the changes […]
Gossiping on The South Bank

Gossiping on The South Bank

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26 September 2013
The old adage says that a problem shared is a problem halved … but when you share it with body confidence gurus, Ruth Rogers and Natasha Devon it becomes a work of art (and gets shared with their army of supporters). These two ladies are the brains behind Body Gossip, where they take the idea […]
Myths and Truths About Eating Disorders

Myths and Truths About Eating Disorders

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20 September 2013
Counsellor and author, Lynn Crilly , knows from personal and professional experience the complexities of eating disorders, here, she dispels a few myths about a subject that has an impact on so many people …   Despite increasing awareness about eating disorders among the general population and health care professionals, there are still so many […]
Just Do It! Farrah Storr Takes Action for #bekindtoyou Women’s Wellness Week

Just Do It! Farrah Storr Takes Action for #bekindtoyou Women’s Wellness Week

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20 September 2013
If anyone knows about women’s wellbeing, it’s Women’s Health editor, Farrah Storr.  Here, she explains what #bekindtoyou Women’s Wellness Week made her realize this week! Here are eight ways in which I have been good to myself in the last 24 hours: 1.I went to sleep way past my bedtime so I could stay up and […]
The Spa Solution: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

The Spa Solution: Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

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17 September 2013
For the first #bekindtoyou Women’s Wellness Week, created by Spabreaks.com, Grayshott Spa Hotel talks about Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), and how some specialist spa knowledge can help you to cope!
Immaculate Conception: Fertility Treatment With a Twist

Immaculate Conception: Fertility Treatment With a Twist

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17 September 2013
Fertility treatment that goes the extra mile, SHA Wellness Clinic SHA Wellness Clinic provides the environment as well as the expertise to improve the chances of conceiving on their Fertility Success programme … What are the most common reasons that people struggle to conceive? The most important reasons are the age of the patient and the pathologies […]
Why it works … Frangipani Salt Glow Wrap

Why it works … Frangipani Salt Glow Wrap

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13 August 2013
In a combination of treatments unique to them, Foxhills joins forces with Elemis to bring you a little bit of the South Pacific in Surrey … What exactly is the Frangipani Salt Glow Wrap? It’s a 55 minute exfoliation ritual to invigorate and revitalise the body.  It starts with a light body brushing to start […]
A Day In A Life With Type 1 Diabetes

A Day In A Life With Type 1 Diabetes

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03 July 2013
A hidden illness with potentially devastating effects, Diabetes is on the rise.  Diagnosed in her early 20s, Jessica Heywood talks about coming to terms with Type 1 Diabetes, and offers her advice on how to cope … I found out I had type 1 diabetes when … I went to see my doctor to collect some […]
Why it works … Elemis Body Sculpting Colon Therapy

Why it works … Elemis Body Sculpting Colon Therapy

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04 June 2013
Designed by Elemis to help reduce cellulite and water retention, Trenython Manor in Cornwall explains why Body Sculpting Colon Therapy is just what you need whether you are going on holiday or have a special occasion this summer! What exactly is Elemis Body Sculpting Colon Therapy? It’s a 50 min treatment, and is essentially a […]
Why it works … Ultimate Aroma Radiance Lift

Why it works … Ultimate Aroma Radiance Lift

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21 May 2013
Providing a non invasive alternative to treatments such as Botox, this is the electrical facelift that still manages to leave you feeling relaxed as well!  Amida Spa Hampton explains what it’s all about … What exactly is the Ultimate Aroma Radiance Lift? It’s an electrical facial system similar to CACI and Guinot Hydradermie, but from […]