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The days are getting longer and hopefully we have seen the last of the frost – it finally feels like spring has arrived! So why not take put an extra spring in your step and shake off your winter skin by trying a mini springtime detox?
Although you can do a detox diet at any time, springtime has traditionally been regarded as the best time of the year and practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine believe that the body’s energies that come to the surface in spring make it easier for the body to release toxins.
There is always debate in medical circles about the benefits of doing a detox. I know many doctors think the liver (the main organ of...
Read MoreThanks to the lovely folks at Yahoo, they have put together 7 justifiable reasons as to why we can eat chocolate (dark chocolate that is) and not feel guilty about it. Perfect timing for Easter I thought and would seem rude not to share it with you!
Chocolate makes you slim
Chocolate may not be an obvious food choice for dieters, but research findings suggest that eating chocolate in moderation could actually keep you slim. The study conducted by the University of California tested the theory that, as chocolate is believed to increase your metabolism, these benefits may cancel out the calories consumed. The results suggested that chocolate may not only be calorie neutral; it can also help you to...
Read MoreThe sky is blue and the sun is shining which has put us in an ever so generous mood here at glo towers, so we have extended our pamper party promotion until the end of March. Which means that if you are planning a girlie get together – whether it is for a hen do, birthday party or baby shower, if you can get 12 mates together and book a Bliss party before the end of March (it can take place anytime in 2013) then the 13th guest goes free. I am sure you will agree it is the perfect little treat for the Bride-to-Be, Birthday Girl or Mum-to-Be. For more info on the package please visit our promo...
Read MoreIn amongst the cards, flowers, chocolates, gifts, dinners and all other valentine-themed goodies that you are lured into buying for your loved one, I cant help but think whether any of us know how Valentines Day came about. After a little bit of research this morning, I dug up some great info on the history of Valentines Day that I hope you find is of interest.
Saint
Like many saints, actual details about Valentine’s life are hard to come by. There are at least three saints with that name, but the famous one was a Christian priest who lived in Rome in the third century. He appears to have been imprisoned, beaten with clubs and eventually beheaded on the...
Read MoreJust stumbled across some research conducted by City and Guilds in 2012 which shows that beauty and hairdressing is the second happiest profession. Seems of the 2,200 workers surveyed gardeners and florists topped the list of happiest workers, followed by beauticians, hairdressers and plumbers. Meanwhile, bankers, IT professionals and HR workers were found to be the least happy.
The majority of beauticians surveyed felt that the were able to use their skills every day, felt recognised and appreciated and that their work was worthwhile and useful.
So our fabulous beauticians not only help to make you all look and feel great, but they really enjoy what they are doing too. All in all everyone is happy!
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