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Seven years ago I experienced an agonising collapsed disc in my lower back. After 18 months of rehabilitation, walking in water, gentle stretches, physiotherapy, patience and persistence, I slowly got my life back to normal. But there were ongoing problems with my back — just doing a simple task like putting something in the bin, […]

I hate cooking and don’t like vegetables. Would I lose weight by taking those meal replacement drinks? Theoretically, yes, but in practice it’s most unlikely. Why? Because you, like the other 99.9 percent of quick-fix dieters, will most likely get bored with the same meal for breakfast, lunch and dinner and give up. Once you […]

I’m a nurse who does a lot of shift work and very often I feel tired. I find that I tend to eat a lot of sugary things as a ‘pick me up’. I am slightly overweight but would love to learn more about healthy eating and incorporate changes that will lead to my mental […]

Hollywood mums give their tips on shaping up after your bundle of joy has arrived …

We were young and had what others perceived as the perfect relationship. Within 18 months of meeting, Tom and I married. Both of us had great careers, we’d purchased our own home and on the outside, everything looked perfect. Inside, things were so much different. I was diagnosed with depression after Tom and I had […]

Question: I am really interested in getting a Pomeranian; however, I have been told they are a ‘yappy’ dog. Is this so and is it possible to train and change this characteristic? Julie Answer: Pomeranians, like a lot of toy breeds, are famous for being yappy. They certainly are quite brave and protective little dogs […]

Question: I have just had my hair permed and now I find it a little dry. What is the best product to put on my hair to help nourish it? Tania Atkins Answer: There are a number of over the counter treatments that you can buy to help nourish hair. My favourite is the VO5 […]

By Annette Campbell One rainy day late in 1985, Kelly McCann’s life changed forever. “Mum was just driving home from the shops when the car went out of control and into another car,” Kelly explains. “My older brother Kevin died and I suffered severe spinal injuries. I’ve been a ventilated quadriplegic ever since.” Kelly was […]

In the following food plan please note that days are interchangeable but the meals are not. Drink no more than two caffeinated drinks a day and as much still and sparkling water as you like. Weekly diet plan Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday Monday On waking: 300ml […]