There is a wise old saying, “prevention is better than cure” and this is notable relating to ankle injuries.

There is a wise old saying, “prevention is better than cure” and this is notable relating to ankle injuries.

Loneliness is characterised by a depressing feeling of being alone in the world and can be especially acute for individuals of 60 years old and more. Loneliness is usually a word associated with

Reflexology is a fine art of applying pressure to the reflexes on the feet using particular techniques to achieve these effects where they are required.

Poor sleep and fatigue are common problems, affecting millions of people world-wide.

You should ask yourself these questions:

The ideal shave can be boiled down to three very simple steps: Prepare. Shave. Protect.

A simple guide to combat your headache, nausea and fight toxins.

Contouring your nose is a trick to give the illusion of a smaller nose.

Contouring one's face can instantly make your face look slimmer and adds dimension.

How often have the children come to you with gum lodged in their hair? Quite often it happens to girls with long hair whilst perhaps blowing bubbles and they burst covering their face and hair.

The level of radon gas in the area is another question that often arises when buying or selling a house, and in some cases, a high level of radon can affect the sale of a property.

All of us at some time will suffer from stress – pressure at work, pressure at home, pressure from family – and if we are anxious, our body becomes tense.

Visualisation is the ability to free your mind of distracting thoughts in order to produce a relaxing scenario where stressful situations are banished.

We know we should be keeping fit. Magazines tell us, our parents, children, spouses, friends tell us, our doctors tell us! To be honest even our own bodies are telling us.

Sometimes the daily routine can get on top of us, and although there is nothing seriously wrong, we feel we are in need of an instant pick-me-up – something to recharge the energy levels, or put a spr

Seasonal Affective Disorder (or SAD) is a form of depression that many people suffer during the winter months, that is due to the activity of the pineal gland, located deep within the brain.

Insect bites and stings can be extremely painful, and some people have severe reactions to them. Here are a few hints to help protect yourself:

Repetitive strain injury (or RSI) is an umbrella term that covers a variety of injuries of the hands, arms and shoulders, caused by repetitive movement.

Terracotta ‘strawberry’ planters come in all sizes and can be filled with a selection of herbs; or just trailing nasturtiums, the leaves providing a peppery flavour for salads.

Decoctions are made when roots or the hard woody parts of the plant are used and merely pouring boiling water over the herb is not sufficient to extract the active ingredient.

An infusion (also called a tisane) is water-based extracts of flowers and leaves, and used where a mild preparation is required.

Tinctures contain the active ingredient of a herb in alcohol – the most famous being Bach’s famous ‘rescue remedy’.

In these times of financial leanness and obesity, sensible eating and children aren’t always synonymous with each other.

From time to time we all suffer from minor burns and scalds in the home from coming into accidental contact with a hot plate, iron or spitting oil.

Compresses and poultices are applied to the outside of the body, and generally used to treat wounds, skin conditions and strains.

Made famous in the 60s. This slick version of the Beehive by Ben Cooke of Lockonego is more Audrey Hepburn than Amy Winehouse.

No time to wash your hair? Try this style by Ben Cooke from Lockonego which actually works best if your hair hasn't seen shampoo for a couple of days.

Soft and feminine, the perfect style for evening, the just-done-it bun created by Ben Cooke from Lockonego provides effortless sophisticaton.