Lifestyle Choices

Brush Up

Your hairbrush is the most basic styling tool you’ve got. If you were stranded on a desert island with only one hair-care implement, this would be it! You use your brush to shape, fluff, smooth, sweep, stroke, gather, and style your hair in dozens of ways. It’s also vital as a grooming tool, to remove the dirt and dust that hair collects and to distribute its natural oils. Look for brushes with natural bristles, which are the best—and the most expensive—money can buy. Actually coarse hair culled from wild boars, natural bristles go through the hair without irritating the scalp, and because of their uneven, ragged surface they are better able to pick up dirt, oil, and lint than are their smoother synthetic counterparts. Brushes are available that contain both natural and synthetic bristles; they may be the best and the most economical choice for you. (more…)

Lingerie choices for the modern girl abound! Never have you had so many lovely lacies from which to choose. Now the problem is what to wear under what; to get the best fit from your outer clothes, you need to pick the right ones to wear underneath. Study the illustrations on the following to get the lowdown on the undercover story. From left to right, top to bottom, they are:

Camisole.Cozy and toasty warm in winter, this simple little shirt adds warmth without bulk. Look for fine cottons, wools, even silk.

European-style teddy. Features stretch lace for a flattering, closeto-the-body look under blouses, dresses. (more…)

Gloves

Don’t neglect the power gloves can have as a fashion accent! Most of your gloves will be worn in cold weather, so you’ll need to find a pair (or two or three, to change off) that are warm as well as pretty. You can choose from a variety of knitted styles. Find a color that picks up a tone in your coat, e.g., cocoa brown with an olive/ toast/ beige tweed; or a startling contrast, like electric blue with a black coat that will get your blood going on a nippy day. Good knit choices: wool, cashmere, angora, blends, or synthetics. Keep in mind that longer gloves will prevent the wind from whistling in at your wrists; save shorter styles for milder days. (more…)

How do you get the essential nutrients into your diet? Here are some super foods to eat that help maintain great health, increase immunity and make you feel good. They are packed with essential nutrients and powerful natural antioxidants, they taste delicious and add variety to your diet. They are some of our favourite foods, and we buy them regularly.

Fruits and vegetables

The best way to eat fruits and vegetables is straight from the tree or garden, when they haven’t lost any of their vitamins and minerals. This means that the produce is in season and you are obtaining the best nutrient value. Growers’ outlets or markets also supply good seasonal produce

There are endless ways to serve up your veges. We love leaving them raw and cutting them into small pieces to dip in hummus. Kids love this, too! Try different or unusual vegetables once in a while to add variety. When cooking vegetables, steaming is usually better than boiling, as it preserves more nutrients. For sauteing, use a little butter or olive oil. (more…)

You may well be aware of the benefits of massage. Massage increases circulation, promotes sleep, reduces stress levels, increases muscle tone, promotes elimination of toxins and waste, supports weight loss, increases skin pliability and enhances well-being - to name but a few. Imagine if you could do this every day. Well, you can, and it only takes a few minutes every morning to do it.

How would you feel if we told you we both have a full body massage every day? Well, it’s true, and we have been having these massages every day for the past 14 years - not once have we missed a day! It is the ultimate skin treatment. We love it and cannot imagine life without it. Having a daily full body rub or massage is a great insurance policy for your overall health. The important thing to remember is to ensure the products you massage your body with are natural and full of essential vitamins and minerals. Also, it is important to make sure this is a good body rub, not some airy-fairy tickle! You want your body to wake up, feel alive and be ready to get into your day. You may have guessed by now that your daily body massage is performed by YOU!

A little note: how do you feel when you stand naked in front of a mirror? Are you horrified, pleased, shocked or rapt? If for some reason you cannot stand in front of the mirror every morning and say: ‘Wow - I look and feel great: then you definitely need to take on the daily body massage routine! (more…)