Ten steps to good health

Thu, Mar 10, 2011

1. Eat healthily. Try to eat more fresh fruit and vegetables. When doing your grocery shop stock up on healthy snacks, such as rice cakes, celery, cucumber and low-fat cheese. Try to incorporate wholemeal foods, bread and pasta and low fat yoghurt into your diet, too. Avoid sugary and fried foods and salt as much as possible. Grill, bake, microwave but steer away from frying. Watch out for the hidden fats in creams and sauces as well.

How to wear this season’s trends — seventies

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Inspired by iconic movies and celebrities such as Diane Keaton in Interiors, the seventies styles are this season’s hottest trend.

The seventies look incorporates modern and original styles, lean, long, and fluid silhouettes, bright colours, and bold patterns. Flowing maxi dresses, flared trousers, denim, shorts, and A-line skirts are among the statement pieces for this look.

Notes for the season

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

In order to be taken seriously in this climate, we have gone back to the notion that keeping up personal appearances is important. To be taken seriously at work, or indeed when looking for work, everyone is upping their game to remain competitive.

Hypnosis and smoking

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Are you sick and tired of coughing and sputtering, paying a cigarette mortgage each month, or do you simply want to grow old gracefully without the premature wrinkles, wheezing lungs, and stained teeth? If you have finally made a decision to be free from smoking and you want to kick the habit the easy way, then Irish Hypnosis could be your solution.

Treat stress, anxiety, and depression with Chinese acupuncture

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

The internal imbalance caused by the exposure to external stress can lead to what is called an energy blockage, resulting in difficulty sleeping, fatigue, anxiety, and depression. Acupuncture treats the root cause of this condition.

Treating childhood constipation

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Constipation is a common health issue among infants and children. Nutritional therapist Heather Leeson gives her view on the condition.

Rolling back the years

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

A new combination facial treatment promises to revitalise tired skin with its benefits continuing for months.

Hair flair

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

If your life is peppered with bad hair days then check out Aldi’s new Carino Professional Hair Care range.

Delivering salon-like softness and shine this new range contains aquarich which is proven to strengthen and improve hair condition.

A cocktail of colour

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Max Factor has ushered in spring with its boldest and most colourful collection of eye shadows, lip glosses and nail polishes.

Sleek looks from Peruzzi

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

This season’s twist on classic silhouettes from Peruzzi ushers in a look of grown-up glamour. There is a kaleidoscope of colour with lush pinks, vibrant reds and Wedgwood blues.

Get a golden glow

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Fancy putting the dark, dreary days of winter behind you? If so, a sunkissed look may be all you need to give your appearance a lift.

Banish dark spots

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

An anti-ageing treatment from Decleor (€70.33) targets pigmentation spots caused by ageing, the sun, and stress.

Competition

Thu, Mar 03, 2011

Would you like to be in with a chance to win a great Decleor vanity travel bag containing eight beauty essentials for the face and body?

Helping fertility with acupuncture

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to treat a variety of conditions. We commonly know acupuncture can help with pain relief, blood pressure, and irritable bowel syndrome, however acupuncture is also increasingly being used to help with infertility. Acupuncture uses ultra-fine needles that stimulate sensory nerves, physical functions, and the release of chemicals and substances around the body.

Pain free laser hair removal is now available at Therapie Laser Clinic

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Therapie Laser Clinic, located on Shop Street, has launched the Soprano XL Blue in Galway.

Your guide to the new season’s trends and how to wear them

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

The new season is here and it is time to plan your spring wardrobe. In the coming weeks I will cover all you need to know about the new season’s trends and how to wear them, from a rainbow of colours to nudes, from seventies chic to smart sporty looks, accessories and shoes, and what to buy to update your wardrobe.

Free Lancôme gift at Brown Thomas

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

The road to perfect skin has never been easier this spring. Visit the Lancôme counter in Brown Thomas and purchase two products (one to be skincare) to receive a fabulous collection of products worth more than €100.

Notes for the season

Thu, Feb 24, 2011

Just in at Brown Thomas is Irish label Laundry Room. Located on the second fashion floor, this range includes affordable, wearable, vintage inspired dresses and tops for mothers and daughters (each wearing it her own way of course). It even has a bang on trend three quarter length sleeve trench in the perfect nude colour. My favourite piece in this collection is a drapey nude sleeveless ‘going out’ top, the shape and colour would work well with most wardrobes and on most girls.

Girls’ guide to eyes

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

The first signs of ageing appear around the eyes, and with that in mind it is a good idea to find a combination of products that work to streamline your efforts and deliver the best results. This week I road tested products in Brown Thomas’ cosmetics hall (the female version of an episode of Top Gear?) under the categories of eye creams, concealers, eye shadows, eyeliners, brushes, and mascara. Below are the ones that I think are just perfect.

Coping with chronic pain

Thu, Feb 17, 2011

Aiden Kennedy had just moved to Australia in 1987 when a boating accident changed his life forever.

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