Newsletter Library - Health and Wellbeing

Hands up, I must confess before I start. I am a big fan of Helen James' Innocent Oils products. The hemp oil and hemp balm have changed my skin from spotty and greasy (in your late 30s, I ask you) to smooth, not greasy and so good I don't wear make-up any more. And this from a person who at one time wouldn't even step out of the bedroom without foundation, spot cover and full eye make-up. If that sounds like you, you will know what a big deal that is. It's not going too far to say that it is life changing! Anyway, so now you know where I stand on the Little Green...Balm. More →

Once the festive chaos is finally over, it is time for you to slow down. Quietly focus on the year ahead so you can build on all your positive achievements but, most importantly, make time to look after yourself. It's not as difficult as you think! In the first of a series of articles on meditation, Karen Dobbin introduces us to the initial steps that will help us find some calm amidst the storm... More →

Visiting an alternative therapist is not something you'd like to share with your hard-core biker friends. Luckily I don't have any, so I'll share my experiences with you instead. Why would I want to do that? Well, I'm guessing that not a lot of blokes have any experience with alternative therapy, so here's a little insight. More →

Having previously used public transport to travel to work, my employers offered me the opportunity to join the ‘Cycle to Work' scheme. This is a scheme where my employer would pay for the bike and, over the course of a year, I would pay the cost back. The amount I could spend was up to £999.99 on the bike and accessories. More →

Shampoo Review We all know that shampoo is designed to keep our hair clean and smelling lovely... well that’s the idea anyway, but it’s not the full story. Shampoos do not feed, resuscitate, enliven or revive hair. They can't, for the simple reason that hair is not alive. More →

Summer is all about enjoying the sunshine we hope to see each year. Helen tells us how to tan safely so we can make the most of whatever sun we get! More →

For many women, dyeing their hair is considered part of their beauty routine. Grey hair is seen as a sign of ageing, something so many of us in Western society are keen to avoid. But are there any safe alternatives out there? More →