Tips on what to bring when travelling to India and other Asian countries
A year ago, GG and I and four good friends had the most incredible holiday (well it wasn’t really a holiday; it was more of an adventure) in India with TDActive (the adventure wing of
Review of Seavite Super Nutrient Face Products
You must be hiding under a rock if you have not heard of the Seavite brand as it has pretty well got iconic status now. I have not used them before, but was delighted to
Style Not Age Does Autumn Florals
This month, Style Not Age embraces the autumn floral trend. Autumn is my favourite season. I love everything about it: the cooler days, the changing colours of nature and the darker evenings all appeal to me.
The Elephant in the Room – The Menopause
I will be attending a MENOPAUSE conference - 'The M Word' - on Friday 11th October in The Radisson Blu St. Helen's, Stillorgan, Dublin. This will be a chance for women to listen, chat and
The Lowdown on Taking Probiotic Supplements
WHAT ARE PROBIOTICS? They are live cultures of “good bacteria” that benefit our digestive systems and boost our immune systems. ‘Probiotics are micro-organisms (microflora) that reside in our intestine. They are good bacteria that keep
Stylish Mondays Showcase Green
It is Stylish Monday time again and I am joining with my fellow bloggers in showcasing green. Green is one of my favourite colours and yet I have so little of it in my wardrobe.
Water Filtration is Vital for Better Health
"Water, water everywhere, nor any drop to drink", Coleridge wrote in 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner'. We all know that water is essential for good health. In fact, it is the single most important substance
Purple Reigns and Rains in ‘Style Not Age’
‘When I am an old woman, I shall wear purple With a red hat which doesn’t go and doesn’t suit me.’ Written by poet Jenny Joseph at the age of 29 in 1961, the poem
The Quantum Health Analyser – Science or Science Fiction?
The Quantum Health Analyser sounds like something from a Science Fiction movie or TV series. In fact, it sounds pretty scary. And when my physical therapist Andrew Smith of The Willows Clinic offered me a
How Work Stress made me Sick and Complementary Medicine Helped me Recover
Stress is one of the biggest problems in today’s world. Of course, we all have to deal with stressful situations at various times in our lives, but continuous stress can impact hugely on our health,
Maxi Madness with my ‘Stylish Mondays’ friends
I join with some stylish sisters in showcasing our love of the maxi. Those of you who know me well, or who have followed my blog for some time, know that there is one item
”Steal her Style” with ‘Style Not Age’ Collaboration
Stealing someone else’s style is actually far more difficult than it sounds or looks. I chose this theme for this month's 'Style Not Age' challenge because I thought it would be easy. Having dithered about
The importance of Vitamin D – don’t be left in the dark.
This post was first published in 2017, but there has been a lot of discussion about Vitamin D recently, so I have decided to give it a second airing. Fake News seems to be the
Where to stay and what to do in Portaferry, Co. Down
It seems as if we have been in Northern Ireland quite a lot over the past year. First was a wonderful stay at the Galgorm Resort & Spa near Ballymena and a tour of the
Shopping for the Real You
Good morning. My last blog post is all about looking the best you can for your age. It is about taking care of your skin, boosting collagen and elastin with customised treatments and products. I
Endymed – The Non-Surgical Facelift with Jeanne Brophy
Is it possible to tighten the jawline and have some of the effects of a facelift without having surgery? The answer is Yes. I have been lucky enough to have been gifted some treatments at
