WellBeing
How to avoid dandruff
Posted on November 18, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Dandruff is uncomfortable and annoying. It's often quite embarrassing to find flaky bits on the neck of your clothing, but it is avoidable. The thing with dandruff is that you have to treat it. Don’t just let it go because it will get worse and even more uncomfortable. There are a few great…
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Get into barefoot bowls
Posted on November 18, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Take off your shoes and place your feet on the well-manicured lawns of Queensland's bowls clubs. Lawn bowls is a popular sport for young and old, and when paired with a nice lunch, a couple of cold drinks, no shoes and a few of your best…
Are you eating too much salt?
Posted on November 18, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Salt can make meals taste great. But the more you eat salt the more you'll get used to it, which can cause you to desensitise to the intense flavour. A pinch of salt can often lead to a few dashes, which is particularly bad if the food that you’re eating is already high in salt. Here are a few…
The secret to healthy nails
Posted on October 7, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
Many people invest a lot of money into weekly pedicures and manicures. This does leave your nails looking good, but the real secret to healthy nails begins long before you step into the beauty salon. Healthy strong nails are the result of…
Are you ready for a triathlon?
Posted on October 7, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
The first thing to do to prepare for a triathlon is to get your mind set for this type of event. Then you should enrol in an upcoming event that gives yourself enough
time to train and get fit. Many triathlon organisations offer varying
lengths for different standards of athletes. All…
Natural remedies for bad breath
Posted on October 7, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
The most obvious sign of bad breath is when you can smell your own. The most common cause of bad breath isn’t the food you eat, but diseased gums caused by dental decay at the roots of the teeth. Even small holes in…
What is shiatsu massage?
Posted on October 7, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Massage is an ancient healing tradition used by many cultures including the Ancient Greeks, Egyptians, Chinese and Indians. The skin is the largest organ in the body and it’s packed with nerve endings, making it susceptible to pain and pleasure. Sometimes, the pain in the muscles needs relieving…
The benefits of Manuka Honey
Posted on October 7, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Manuka honey is used as a natural product both internally and topically on the skin. Manuka honey comes from New Zealand where beekeepers set up their hives in wild uncultivated areas in which Manuka bushes grow. The bees gather nectar from the flowers of the…
How to relieve sore muscles
Posted on October 7, 2009 | COMMENT (1)
Sore muscles after a workout is a good thing. It means you’ve worked your hardest to make them stronger. The more you exercise the less often your muscles will be sore the next few days after a workout. But,…
Are you drinking too much caffeine?
Posted on October 7, 2009 | COMMENTS (0)
Caffeine is so prevalent in Australian culture and in many other world cultures that it is possible to forget that caffeine is a drug that alters the way our brain works. Caffeine is present in coffee, tea, many cola drinks and over-the-counter medications. The most common way that people ingest caffeine is in the form of coffee, and some people drink…
5 exercises while watching TV
Posted on November 8, 2010 | COMMENT (1)
Watching television is often used as a form of escapism and recreation, a chance to relax and unwind. For some people, however, sitting still for extended periods of time can sometimes bring on feelings of guilt, especially if fitness is regularly replaced with a TV show. A simple…
How to ease stomach cramps
Posted on January 11, 2012 | COMMENT (1)
Both unpleasant and inconvenient, stomach cramps can result in fun plans being thrown out the window, whilst you are left feeling sore and uncomfortable. A sore stomach can be brought on by a variety of causes and situations, including stress, period pain, food poisoning and indigestion.
These remedies might help to ease stomach cramps:…
Break in new shoes
Posted on March 12, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Breaking in new shoes can be the annoying and sometimes painful downside to any recent footwear purchase. Luckily there are a number of ways to break in new shoes that don’t involve forming painful blisters or a limp.
Try the following suggestions to loosen up your new…
Improve your digestion
Posted on September 13, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
The removal of toxins from the body through good digestion and circulation can give your immune system a great boost. Bad digestion may be a contributing factor in the development of many ailments including flatulence, bloating, belching, nausea, bad breath, bowel problems and stomach disorders.
The easiest and probably the…
Five causes of premature ageing
Posted on September 22, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
People around the world invest millions of dollars in anti-ageing creams and lotions every year in the hope that under the lid lies the answer to making them look 10 years younger. What some people may not know is that there are five things they can be avoiding rather than applying that will help to prevent the ageing process.
1. Cigarette smoke…
Boost your energy levels
Posted on February 16, 2011 | COMMENTS (0)
Most of us all know someone with a seemingly endless amount of energy – someone who can run around frantically all day, go to the gym after work and still find the energy to cook dinner. If you want to increase your energy levels to try and combat three-thirtyitis, you could try some of the following ideas:
- Eliminate the refined sugars that are found
How to eat less
Posted on January 18, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Portion control is one of the greatest difficulties faced by people who wish to lose weight. Try the following tips to reduce food consumption without increasing your hunger pangs:
- Eat food with more fibre. Fibre is very slow-burning, meaning that it takes much longer for
The benefits of rosehip oil
Posted on December 13, 2010 | COMMENTS (0)
As the name suggests, rosehip oil is an oil that has been extracted from the hip of the rose (the fruit of the rose bush). Rosehips are high in vitamins, essential fatty acids and antioxidants, all of which can be beneficial for the skin.
The vitamin A found in rosehip oil is good for dehydrated…
A guide to gym etiquette
Posted on May 14, 2012 | COMMENT (1)
The local gym is a handy option for exercising in a controlled environment, but it is important to remember that it is a shared zone that requires certain behaviour. Things to keep in mind when it comes to being a thoughtful gym member include:
- Share the machine. As a communal area, the gym’s equipment belongs to everyone and
How to wake up earlier
Posted on January 18, 2012 | COMMENTS (0)
Being a morning person can be a rarity in an age where sleep is increasingly precious. Late nights often lead to sleeping in, getting up late and rushing to work in a frenzy. The easiest way to eliminate this morning rush is to become an early…
