Situated in glamourous Holland Park, Shymala Ayurveda promises ‘total retreat for total body karma’, and it certainly doesn’t disappoint.

According 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.

A 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.

Gone 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...

It'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.

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.

With 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.

With 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.

The 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.

We all know that herbal remedies can be expensive, and in times of economical difficulty, what are the alternatives?

Situated 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.

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.