Cellulite - Misery or Myth?

by Sue Charles

If you are female and under the age of 18 you can skip this article since it probably doesn’t apply to you. Otherwise, it is quite likely you are among the 80% of women around the world who suffers from this terrible affliction and you might want to read on.

Dimply, puckered skin on the thighs, hips and buttocks is commonly known as cellulite and is an unsightly curse that affects the majority of women yet is still not understood by medical science. Why some people who are not overweight get it, what causes it, and how you get rid of it, is still a hotly debated subject.
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Posted by Sue Charles | Beauty Tips | Tags: , , , , , | - 10:44 am

Aromatherapy Home-Spa Heaven

by Sue Charles

If you are having a particularly stressful time, perhaps due to a heavy workload or family problems, you may have considered pampering yourself to recharge and revitalize your drained energy reserves.

But where do you start - if you’re totally exhausted you certainly won’t feel much like rushing off to a beauty salon, let alone embarking on any form of exercise such as yoga or pilates. Ugh - perish the thought. So when you’re feeling totally pooped and in need of a little pampering, where do you turn for help?

As always, aromatherapy provides us with the perfect solution in the form of a long, lazy, soak in a bath-tub containing restorative essential oils. What could be easier - or more therapeutic?
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Posted by Sue Charles | Mind and Body | Tags: , , , , , , , , , | - 5:42 pm