Exercising – According to the mental health foundation an average of one in four people will experience some kind of mental health problem over a course of a year so why is exercise important in mental health?
Nicola Peters, Health and Exercise Practitioner explains the importance of physical activity and exercise and why its time to change!
The benefits of physical activity and exercise are well documented and we can improve our physical health quite swiftly once we have made the important changes to our lifestyle. Physical activity or exercise can improve our mobility, bone density, reduce risks of osteoporosis, reduce risk of CHD, normalize blood pressure, improve cholesterol and help with weight management.
Physical activity and exercise guidelines for Adults (19–64 yrs)
1. Adults should aim to be physically active and exercise daily. Over a week, physical activity and exercise should add up to at least 150 minutes (2 1/2 hours) of moderate intensity physical activity and exercise in bouts of 10 minutes or more – one way to approach this is to do 30 minutes on at least 5 days a week.
2. Alternatively, comparable benefits of physical activity and exercise can be achieved through 75 minutes of vigorous intensity physical activity and exercise spread across the week or combinations of moderate and vigorous intensity activity.
3. Adults should also undertake physical activity and exercise to improve muscle strength on at least two days a week.
4. All adults should minimise the amount of time spent being sedentary (sitting) for extended periods.
Individual physical activity and exercise and mental capabilities should be considered when interpreting the guidelines.
London Fashion Week 2012 Hairstyles
2012 Hairsyles – Straight after New York Fashion week wraps, you can tell spring is in the hair as the fashion world descends on our capital for my favourite fashion week of all, London Fashion Week 2012.
So many great hairsyle artists get the opportunity to create for the world’s best designers and showcase the hairstyle trends at London Fashion Week 2012 that will filter down into every salon and high street for the next 12 months.
At this time of year things can be a little tight for everyone. Here’s the insider information to get the best from your buck when it comes to your hair.
Looking and feeling your best whenever possible can certainly set you up better to deal with any challenges coming your way. There are ways that you can still maintain your visits to the hairdressing salon for those “Me Time” treats without breaking the bank. Make no mistake when times get tough any business will work hard to get your business.
Many hair salons will have offers and deals available to entice potential clients to visit them for their New Year makeover.
Weight Loss this New Year
Whilst Losing Weight Government initiatives such as the Healthy Schools programme, 5-a-day Campaign and Change4Life have helped raise the profile of the problem of the nations’ growing waistlines and obesity, according to a study by The National Heart Forum seventy-five percent of adults will be obese and over weight by 2020.
In direct contrast, such programmes as LighterLife has helped 200,000 people lose weight and keep it off and stay slim. Jo Neville and Lisa Grove, LighterLife Counsellors for Huddersfield and Holmfirth have helped local residents shed incredible amounts of weight over the years.
Jo says, “People often choose LighterLife because of the speed at which they are able to lose weight. Many clients have tried many other weight loss programmes and have been frustrated at the slow weight loss, lost their motivation and have just given up. Through LighterLifes’ nutritionally balanced soups, shakes and bars, they get fast, simple, safe and sustainable weight-loss and most clients are able to see results from week one.
Short Hairstyle
Haircare – Spending time and money on your hair is a worthwhile investment, it’s something you wear all day every day and can make or break your image. Get your hair right and you’re guaranteed to feel confident.
New hairstyle looks for locks are soft and volumised. Kate Moss can be seen sporting a tousled Bardot-esque bouffan hairsyles. Sixties influenced hairstyle up-dos are also being popularised by Breakfast at Tiffanys. Current hairstyle bobs are being softened with face-framing layers, making them easier to wear.
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Skincare Solutions – Winter
Winter Skincare
Skincare – At this time of year your skin is vulnerable to the elements and needs extra attention, so it’s important to keep your skin clean, hydrated, nourished and protected.
Skincare health begins on the inside
You need to drink plenty of water to keep your skin hydrated, particularly when central heating leaves it parched. Alcohol, starchy foods and coffee all take their toll on your skincare, so counteract this by eating plenty of fruit and vegetables and getting enough sleep.
Tattooo Removal
A tattoo may have seemed like a good idea at the time but if you wish your permanent mark was not so permanent you can erase it forever with laser tattoo removal.
‘Black and blue tattoo removals are easy to treat and it is possible to treat some other colours although white, yellow and bright colours are difficult to remove’
How does the YAG laser work to remove tattoos?
The laser emits a pulse of light that is preferentially absorbed into certain colours of tattoo ink. The light enters the skin and it produces a ‘shock wave’ effect and breaks up the tattoo ink particles into smaller pieces. The particles are recognised by the body as something that shouldn’t be there and are then removed naturally via the bodies own elimination system.
A friend of mine has recently started taking Noni juice, can you tell me more about it?
Noni has been used as a natural healing plant for many years, it delivers high levels of nutrients, which may increase energy levels.
It helps: The Immune system, due to its anti-bacterial properties; Circulation, as a powerful antioxidant and Digestion, by improving the absorption of nutrients at cellular level.
Various Noni juice products include one for women containing Black Cohosh & Red Clover & Isoflavones, traditionally used to alleviate menopausal symptoms, Calcium Civate which may help protect against osteoporosis, Dandelion, Vitamin B Complex & Vitamin E. Also a men’s Noni juice containing Ginseng for stress & fatigue, saw Palmetto-widely used to relieve prostate problems, Horny Goat Weed – renowned for its aphrodisiac properties, Maca & Lycopene.
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Retro Hairstyles
Retro Hairstyles
As hairstyles fashion gets more retro, hairstylist Chris Moody gives the news on this seasons hair trends and discovers that the 60’s is fashion’s new favorite decade.
This Autumn/Winter the trends spilling out from all the Fashion Weeks are definitely themes of retro glam and voluminous hair.
Retro Hairstyles, Bee Hive buns, up do’s and high ponytails showed a big 60‘s influence, with soft, loose texture giving it a modern edge. Big hair was everywhere from John Paul Gaultier, Marc Jacobs, Julien McDonald and especially from the French Queen of Knits who started to debut in the ’60’s Sonia Rykiel.