Caffeine – a good guy after all?
Mim Beim on caffeine and the benefits that drinking a small amount of caffeine daily could bring. She compares teas, and instant coffee against espresso. For many years, caf
Detox … if you must
Detoxing has become as fashionable as a Manolo Blahnik stiletto. In certain circumstances a gentle detox is justified. However I have several “issues” with the concept!
Day Spa
Build relaxation into your life on a more regular basis than the occasional Day Spa. A day in a Day Spa is the latest fashion accessory. Although it sounds like you’ll spe
Convalescing – A Lost Art
The word convalescence brings with it visions of wan weak spinsters sent to the seaside for a ‘cure’, after suffering a painful bout of something vague. The only distrac
Co-enzyme Q10
Co-enzyme Q 10 is referred to as accessory nutrient, which makes it sound like it will go perfectly with that little black dress that works so well at cocktail parties. Howe
Candle Gazing Meditation
A lack of physical energy can severely affect our powers of concentration. Meditation is a practical way to energise and build concentration. This particular meditation is
Aromatherapy
I had no idea Mum was a closet aromatherapist. A fan of the seldom seen (but effective) treatment for the flu, popular in the late ’60s, she used to rub Vicks onto the sol
Benefits of Eliminating Sugar from Your Diet
There are so MANY benefits. More energy No sweet cravings….after the initial cold turkey week Lose unwanted kilograms Improved concentration Less irritability Reduced head
5 good reasons why your child needs to close their mouth
‘Children should be seen and not heard’. Thankfully, we are a few generations removed from this style of parenting, however, there are several good reasons why children should
What is Belly Breathing?
What is diaphragmatic breathing? If the muscles of your shoulders and neck feel perpetually tight and knotted, the chances are that you are not using your diaphragm to breathe. Dia