One of the most horrible side effects of the menopause is insomnia. Lack of sleep caused by imbalanced hormones and night sweats can really impact on your day, leave you feeling tired and lethargic and even cause depression to set in. Many women cope really well with everything else the menopause throws at them but really struggle to control this [...]

One of my very favourite quotes is by Abraham Lincoln. He once said “if someone told me I had six hours to shoot a bear I’d spend five hours polishing my gun”. His point is that preparation is everything. So whether you want to paint a door, bake a cake or even shoot a bear, laying the groundwork will impact [...]

We all know carbohydrates have had some awfully bad press over the last few years but are they really our enemy or are they an important part of every healthy diet.  Well, scientists and nutritionists tell us that carbs are the body’s preferred source of energy and problems only arise when we choose the wrong types (a bit like when [...]

Here are some quotes in a video that is designed to cheer you up, so if you need a lift, then take a few minutes to have a look.  

A great practical video showing you how to shape your eyebrows so that you look great. Worth a watch.

Some great advice in this video in how to pick a hairstyle that matches the shape of your face.  

Check out this video – this woman has her very own hair god!  

Here is some good advice on how to look great over 40.

What is the glue that keeps marriage together? For the lucky ones it’s a lasting and deep love built over decades of living together through good times and bad and coming out the other side with a mutual respect and affection for each other and an enjoyment of each others company. For others, it’s a religious or cultural belief that [...]