Skin:Secrets

Love is in the air this month, so it’s the perfect time to prioritise not only matters of the heart, but also the wellbeing of your cardiovascular system. Although there are some hereditary factors, lifestyle choices play a significant role in combating the world's leading killer – cardiovascular disease. Opting for a diet rich in ultra-processed foods while neglecting vegetables and fruits can set you on a detrimental path for heart health. Cardiovascular disease is fundamentally an inflammatory condition, leading to elevated blood pressure, plaque formation and the constriction of blood vessels. Simple adjustments to your diet can significantly enhance...

When you embrace exercise, it will give you a natural glow and make you feel good in many ways. Below, I share my tips on how to get started, how to keep going and ways to avoid that crash and burn. For those short of time in their routine there’s always a way to add extra steps or movement but you have to be clever, consistent and disciplined about it.  How about Parking further away will get in those extra steps Getting off the train/tube/bus a stop earlier so that you walk further Rather than a sat down coffee catch...

In the winter we go from cold and harsh winds to being indoors with the heating on, and the desire for long hot baths, All of these can dry out the skin, stripping our skin of essential moisture, leaving it feeling itchy, dry, tight and uncomfortable. Here are our 5 top tips to giving your skin a glow this winter Avoid over exfoliation. Use warm water to shower with a blast of cold water at the end to help increase circulation.  Using hot water will reduce the protective natural oils needed for our skin which could lead to itchiness and...

In January, when the weather is often cold and gloomy and post-holiday blues may set in, it’s important to focus on nourishing foods that can boost both your mood and overall well-being.  If the blues are getting to you, include some foods rich in tryptophan - an amino acid that serves as a pre-cursor to serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter that plays a crucial role in mood regulation and overall well-being. Foods high in tryptophan include turkey, chicken, salmon, eggs, cottage cheese, pumpkin seeds and sunflower seeds.  Make sure you include some complex carbohydrates in your diet as these can...