TREATMENT ROOM FEATURES
Reviewed: Shymala Ayurveda, LondonSituated in glamourous Holland Park, Shymala Ayurveda promises ‘total retreat for total body karma’, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.
Taking care of your eyesAccording to surveys conducted in the UK, sight is the sense which people fear losing most, but can you remember the last time you had an eye test as part of your wellbeing regime? 8th October is Eye Test Action Day and aims to inform people, young and old, of the importance of getting your eyes tested regularly.
Losing sleep over eczemaA report out this week says that the UK’s six million eczema sufferers are losing up to eight years’ sleep in a lifetime as a result of the skin condition.
Fish exfoliation and other bizarre therapiesGone are the days of simple cold cream and Swedish massage. Nowadays, ailments like sore muscles, lank locks and sallow skin are being remedied with the likes of nightingale excrement facials, full-body fish therapy, snake massages and—yes—preheated golf balls...
Make your medicine cabinet eco-friendlyIt's no secret that changing your daily routine can benefit the Earth. Despite the difficulties of doing so, however, we seem to be willing to make the necessary sacrifices. Yet that eco-conscious attitude can extend to the products you use to support your own health.
New ways to diagnose skin cancer Had a summer of too much sun and not enough sunscreen? It's probably time to make a trip to the dermatologist's office for a skin cancer screening. The good news is, the experience probably won't be as painful as you're expecting.
Reviewed: The Chapel, KentWith promises of award-winning hair-dressing and spa services, we checked out luxurious looking The Chapel in the garden of England to see what if it lives up to its own hype.
Reviewed: Marbella Club, SpainWith promises of beautiful weather and a sun-drenched property, we check out the world-famous Marbella Club to see what it is really all about.
Spa of the EastThe new spa trends promise life-changing results – you’ll live longer, look younger and love your life, they say. So we put them to the test. First up is Elle Macpherson, who meditates with monks at super-luxe Chiva-Som in Thailand.
The Colon CleanseWant to give your system a complete cleanse? We check out the Colon Cleansing Kit - a mix of special toxin absorbers and digestive stimulators which promises to give your insides a thorough cleanse. Find out how it went.
TREATMENT ROOM GALLERIES
Natural remediesWe all know that herbal remedies can be expensive, and in times of economical difficulty, what are the alternatives?
Reviewed: Chewton Glen hotel and spaSituated on the edge of the ancient New Forest and just a short hop, skip and a jump from the sea in Hampshire, Chewton Glen is a marvellously luxurious looking hotel which boasts an award winning restaurant and Molton Brown spa. So does it live up to its lofty reputation as one of the UK’s best places for a weekend of pampering and relaxation? We hurried along to find out.
Alternative therapies: do they work?The popularity of alternative therapies such as acupuncture and reiki is on the rise, but the feelings towards these natural approaches to medicine remain mixed.
Top 16 power foodsFood gives the body energy, much like petrol gives a car the fuel it needs to run. And what happens when you put the wrong kind of petrol in a car? It stops running and you are forced to spend a lot of time and money getting it running smoothly again.
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Question of the week
- Do you think that fat celebrities are making obesity acceptable?
- Yes, people look to celebrities for trends in physical appearance as well as fashion
12% - Maybe, I think celebrities should set a better example for us
20% - No, people make their own decisions about their health
48% - I don't know
20%
- Yes, people look to celebrities for trends in physical appearance as well as fashion
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