As the plane descended into Salzburg, I realised that there was nothing more alien to the overindulged and stressed out body than the concept of wellbeing. The path to self-purification seemed obscured, most probably by the champagne fuelled party from … Continue reading →

Indulged over Christmas? You can improve your well being in 2012 and still not deny yourself a treat.  Instead of drinking a yoghurt drink to get your friendly bacteria every morning, now you can get it from chocolate. The bars … Continue reading →

It’s easy to get excitedly wrapped up in the next big exercise fad and equally disappointing to discover that, like many of these crazes, it doesn’t do what it says on the tin. Reformer Pilates has rather stood its ground … Continue reading →

The Spa Studio at The Lanesborough has just introduced ‘Lazy Man Yoga’, to the roster; notably less strenuous than traditional yoga rituals, the focus is on breathing and releasing. Is this the new non-excercise? Lazy Man Yoga, or Ytsara’s, is … Continue reading →

Willow Beauty Products prepared something special for us this summer. They call it natural and minimal chic at its most sophisticated and most practical. This hint of chic has a beautiful, eco-friendly and handy packaging too. It’s really good as … Continue reading →

Unless you’ve been living the life of Robinson Crusoe you will not have failed to notice the small amount of coverage over that Bum.  Yes you guessed it, Pippa Midleton’s toned posterior! Don’t we all want one? Could this funny … Continue reading →

The latest development in the world of reflexology is here: a progression that moves on from the original feet and hands treatment – Face reflexology at Notting Hill’s health specialist day spa. Hydrohealing is the newest innovation in this natural … Continue reading →

With the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton on the 29th of this month, this year is set to be one for weddings. Whether you’re the lucky bride or groom or just a wedding guest this time, we … Continue reading →

The days are getting lighter and it is becoming warm enough to start taking advantage of some of the fantastic parks in London by training outside. As a personal trainer, I have always found training in the park quite challenging … Continue reading →

The thought of exercise can put many people off, so here is some geeky science that may help! After 45 minutes of exercise the body produces a stress hormone, Cortisol. Cortisol has been shown to increase abdominal fat, associated with … Continue reading →