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Milk has had a bad wrap in the past. Dieters often skipped milk and other dairy foods in the mistaken belief that they caused weight gain. And many people believe that it’s best not to drink milk if you have asthma or a cold, as milk results in the production of mucus. We now know […]

Colours can energise you, making you move and think faster; they can also help you to feel more relaxed. Think about the colours that you wear and surround yourself with. Even a tiny change can make all the difference to your mood. Red Feeling tired? Wear red. Stimulating and strengthening, it is said to improve […]

If you picture a yoga class and see relaxed, calm bodies, gracefully poised in a tranquil posture, then you haven't been to Bikram Yoga. Here you'll find hot, sweaty bodies, getting a great cardiac yoga workout in a purpose-built, heated room. Bikram Yoga is taking off around Australia due in part to the celebrity followers like Madonna, plus the reported health benefits. Let's take a closer look.

Question I’m starting to get crow’s-feet. I know there are lots of great creams on the market, but why do we get wrinkles and how else can I avoid them besides using these creams? Ingrid, Caloundra, Qld. Answer Tom Mammone, director of Clinique Biological Research and Development, says, “Sunlight causes approximately 90 percent of what […]

Question: I never wear eyeshadow because I don’t know where to apply it, what colours to use or how many. Can you tell me what to use for the best effect? I have light-blue eyes. Vanessa, via e-mail. Answer: Richard Dean of Max Factor suggests some very simple rules to follow for foolproof, flattering eye […]

Question: My hair is broken from root to tip — how can I repair it? Sondra, via e-mail. Answer: “Just stop whatever you’re doing right now,” says Robert Maiolo of Maiolo Copeland Salon in Sydney’s Darlinghurst. “A few things could be causing the hair to break. One of the biggest offenders is the straightening iron. […]

If you picture a yoga class and see relaxed, calm bodies, gracefully poised in a tranquil posture, then you haven’t been to Bikram Yoga. Here you’ll find hot, sweaty bodies, getting a great cardiac yoga workout in a purpose-built, heated room. Bikram Yoga is taking off around Australia due in part to the celebrity followers […]

Question: Could you tell me what make-up blotting paper is and where I can get it? K Answer: Blotting paper is very thin pieces of tissue paper with a dusting of translucent powder. You gently press them onto any shiny bits of your face to soak up excess oil. The Body Shop has a brand […]

Ever wondered what the Biggest Losers cook up in the house? Try some of their great low-fat recipes. Adro’s chicken parma Adro whips up this classic Italian dish when he’s craving an easy, feel-good dinner. Cover one small chicken breast with spicy Mexican salsa and spread evenly. Top with one low-fat cheese single. Bake in […]

I really enjoy cooking up a feast, but lately I have been finding it really hard to put in a 10-plus hour day at work and then come home and create something that is delicious and easy. My husband also works long days and I find we get stuck in a rut and more often […]