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Although commonly thought of as a grain, buckwheat actually comes from a herb plant. Buckwheat, which are triangular seeds produced by the herb plant, have a distinctive nutty flavour and can be cooked and served in a similar way to rice or also milled to make buckwheat flour. Nutrition know-how Despite its name, buckwheat is […]

If all you want to do in the bedroom is sleep, these three tips will help you get things started — even on a school night. “Between work and kids, I’m exhausted” It’s important to keep physical intimacy going any way you can — otherwise you risk endangering your relationship. Reframe your man’s overtures as […]

Sore, aching joints? Try these five natural alternatives instead. Go fish Clinical trials have found that eating three grams of fish fats a day relieves the joint pain, swelling, and morning stiffness of rheumatoid arthritis and reduces the need for drugs. Consider acupuncture In a US study of 570 volunteers with arthritis of the knee, […]

Walking every day is good, but more and more studies are proving the benefits of strength training for women of every age. Strength or resistance training not only results in a stronger, leaner body, but also offers enormous health benefits. It's not about lifting big weights or beefing up, just making sure you give all your muscles a good workout, especially those in your upper body. If you're not yet including strength training in your weekly workout, here are some great reasons to convince you to start.

Question I want to stay out of the sun this summer, but still want to have a bit of colour. How do I use fake tan and make it look natural? Eleanor, via email Answer Start by choosing the right shade for your skin colour. Don’t go for “dark” or “deep” shades if your skin […]

Question How do I get rid of cracked heels? Rania, Casula, NSW Answer Cracks or fissures in your heels occur when there’s a build-up of thick, dry skin, so it’s very important to exfoliate them regularly. A quick, easy-to-maintain routine starts by keeping a pedi-paddle handy in the shower. After showering, lightly towel-dry your feet […]

Question How can I stop my skin flaking under my foundation? Tammie, via e-mail Answer It sounds like you need to start by prepping your skin before applying your foundation. Exfoliating and moisturising your skin every day is essential to give a smooth base for your foundation. You could also try using a primer, such […]

Walking every day is good, but more and more studies are proving the benefits of strength training for women of every age. Strength or resistance training not only results in a stronger, leaner body, but also offers enormous health benefits. It’s not about lifting big weights or beefing up, just making sure you give all […]

When I was 15 years old I worked in a butcher’s shop after school and on weekends. There were a few butchers working there and they were nice to the girls who were the shop staff, but then a new butcher started working there. He seemed nice at first, but one day during a shift, […]

By Caroline Fisher In 1986 Raymond and Ruth Tanner had to watch helplessly as their precious baby James struggled for survival. “James was born with an inoperable heart condition and it was gut-wrenching watching our first-born son struggling to breathe.” After two days on breathing apparatus, James’ breathing tube was removed. “It was my birthday […]