It’s dusk over the beach at the beautiful Four Seasons Resort at Jimbaran Bay, Bali, and a couple cuddle in a hammock against the setting sun. With its gorgeous tropical gardens and private villas hidden behind high stone walls, the resort is a favoured location for honeymooners and this couple are clearly besotted with each […]

MATERIALS Kunin rainbow shaggy plush felt in antique white Kunin rainbow plush felt in smoky brown 25cm x 20mm ribbon Small quantity polyester wadding Sewing cotton to match felt colours, plus basic sewing patterns Anchor stranded cotton colour 905 – Very dark brown INSTRUCTIONS Pre-wash felt following manufacturer’s instructions before cutting. Download and print pattern […]

Wouldn’t it be great if there was a personal Mr Motivator in your sub-conscious? You know, the one to help drag you out of bed for that power walk on a winter’s morning. And the one to help you say ‘no thanks’ when the dessert menu arrives. While motivation is a hard thing to harness, […]

Folate is involved in more than 100 different processes within the body. It’s essential for the formation of new cells and tissues and the health of the blood, brain, nervous and immune systems. Most people think of B vitamins giving them back their b..b..bounce. And it’s true that B vitamins are required to release energy […]

New research at the Australian Institute of Sport is focusing on the best way to test for suboptimal iron status and the findings will follow through to all people, even sports fanatics of the spectator variety. Sports scientists are honing a new, super sensitive blood test for iron status known as serum transferrin receptor. Why […]

If you’re fit, you can function – if not, you’ll find it difficult to get through the day. Try these ideas: 1. Use stairs, not lifts It’s nearly always only a flight or two. 2. Do two things at once While you’re brushing your teeth, do leg lifts or knee bends. If you have a […]

Pain and tension are enemies of good movement patterning and smooth coordination and you have to become aware of their effect on the body before you can fully overcome poor movement habits.

This exercise gently releases and mobilises the spine.

Question What’s the difference between a moisturiser and a serum? Should I be using both? Sally, via email. Answer Moisturisers hydrate the upper layers of the skin and generally come in a cream form. By comparison, a serum can deliver potent ingredients which repair and restore long-term changes in the skin through a lightweight, gel-like […]

Question Is there a secret to making fragrance last longer? Janet, via email. Answer The secret to making fragrance last longer is layering. Build up layers of scent on the skin by using different forms of the same fragrance – perfumed soap, bath oil or gel, body lotion or cream, dusting powder and eau de […]