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How to Fix Broken, Chipped, Worn Teeth and Improve your Smile
Monday, 24 August 2020
by Hilda
‘Teeth are always in style’. Dr. Seuss I have been smiling without showing my teeth recently (see below) because I have not been particularly happy with their condition. My top front teeth had become weakened and worn down, the edges were rough and the enamel was damaged. They had also lost length. Seemingly, this is
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Choosing the Correct Cleanser for your Skin
Wednesday, 08 July 2020
by Hilda
A cleanser is often seen as the least important part of one’s skincare regime. Sure, any old product will do is what I hear from many people of all ages. What you clean your face with is the basis of a good skincare regime. In fact, using the wrong cleanser can damage your skin’s barrier
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Lumity takes a Scientific Approach to Supplements
Monday, 01 June 2020
by Hilda
When Lumity reached out to me and asked me if I would like to try their supplements, I accepted. I had done my homework and knew that they were popular with many celebrities, that they have won numerous awards and that they are backed by scientific research. They had done their homework too and knew
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health post, Lumity Supplements, Skin supplements, supplements for overall health, Vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamins
My Brows are Back with ‘Unbelieva Brow’ by L’Oreal
Sunday, 03 May 2020
by Hilda
My Brows are Back with ‘Unbelieva Brow’ by L’Oreal (well temporarily back). Lockdown has played havoc with my brows. Usually I get them dyed and then all I have to fill them in with a pencil. And my go-to pencil is Charlotte Tilbury. I like many of Charlotte’s products. But they have been gradually disappearing in
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Comfy Casuals for Staying Home with ‘Style Not Age’
Monday, 27 April 2020
by Hilda
Since I retired from teaching, I have more comfy casuals in my wardrobe than ever before. In winter, it means jeans and a top/jumper worn with boots. In summer, it is more likely to be a top and light trousers or skirt. VERY CASUAL EVERYDAY LOOK DURING LOCKDOWN For the first few weeks of lockdown,
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Must Watch Series on Netflix During Covid 19
Thursday, 16 April 2020
by Hilda
Now is the time while in isolation/cocooning/quarantine/lockdown to watch some excellent series on Netflix that you might have missed in the past. If you are not into watching telly, I posted plenty of other recommendations LAST WEEK. But if you feel like some escapism through the box, read on. And check out some other recommendations
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How to Survive while Self-Isolating or in Lockdown during Covoid 19
Sunday, 05 April 2020
by Hilda
When we look back on 2020 (the year of the coronavirus now known as Covoid 19), the words of the year will be self-isolating, physical distancing and lockdown. In Ireland, our Taoiseach (that’s Prime Minister for non-Irish readers!) Leo Varadkar refuses to call our restrictions ‘lockdown’. Instead, he uses the softer, more caring term: COCOONING.
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Go get ‘IT’ CC Cream: it works miracles on your skin
Wednesday, 19 February 2020
by Hilda
I am IN LOVE with IT CC cream. This is the BEST foundation/ make-up/ cc cream ever. I am not usually given to superlatives, I swear. Developed in conjunction with plastic surgeons and dermatologists, it has rapidly gained cult status. Yes, IT Cosmetics has produced the perfect CC+™ Cream with SPF 50. It is like
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‘Go Red for Women’ and look after your Heart Health
Monday, 10 February 2020
by Hilda
I am going RED for Women this February. The Irish Heart Foundation launched its Go Red for Women national fundraising campaign which aims to empower Irish women to look after their heart health while also raising vital funds. So get ready for a deluge of red outfits throughout this post! According to the Irish Heart Foundation,
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Ultherapy – Wonderful Alternative to Surgery
Saturday, 01 February 2020
by Hilda
No, I have not had a facelift…Yes, I have had Ultherapy. It is a micro lift but without the surgery. Have you heard of Ultherapy? I knew very little about the actual process. But I did know that Jennifer Aniston is a fan and that Christie Brinkley is the face of it. And how wonderful
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Happy Christmas and Review of 2019
Tuesday, 24 December 2019
by Hilda
Happy Christmas my friends. Is it really nearly the end of 2019? And what’s more, another decade over and two since the millennium. I always move into each year with more than a little trepidation as to what it might bring. But my motto is to live each day, week, month and year to the
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Best Skin Care Tips and Treatments 2019
Monday, 16 December 2019
by Hilda
Skin Care is high up on my agenda when it comes to looking after myself at the age of 63. Well, if I do not look after myself, no one else will. We need to take care of our health, our fitness and also our faces. Yes, we do! Certainly many women of my mother’s
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Shakti Mats – Torture Devices or Health Aids?
Tuesday, 19 November 2019
by Hilda
I have to admit I was a little sceptical when I was sent a Shakti Mat to try out. For all intents and purposes, it looks a little bit like a torture device. 6,000 sharp spikes protrude from the mat, like a bed of nails which, believe it or not, have been used as a
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Ireland’s First Menopause Summit is a Huge Successs
Sunday, 20 October 2019
by Hilda
‘The M Word Dublin’, Ireland’s first Menopause Summit which I attended 10 days ago, was an outstanding success. Hosted by Aisling Grimley (below right) of My Second Spring and Catherine O’Keeffe (below left) of The Wellness Warrior, (pictured with Dr Mary Ryan below), the energy generated by over 350 women and one man gathered in
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Review of Seavite Super Nutrient Face Products
Monday, 07 October 2019
by Hilda
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 be gifted some products to try them for myself. Originally the brand was developed by Patrick Mulrooney in the 1990s
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The Elephant in the Room – The Menopause
Monday, 23 September 2019
by Hilda
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 get advice on how to deal with the myriad of problems that most of us experience in peri-menopause and menopause.
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The Lowdown on Taking Probiotic Supplements
Monday, 16 September 2019
by Hilda
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 pathogens (harmful micro-organisms or bacteria) in check, aid proper digestion and nutrient absorption, and contribute to immune function. Probiotics have
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Water Filtration is Vital for Better Health
Wednesday, 04 September 2019
by Hilda
“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 in relation to our health. Sixty percent of the human body is made up of water, depending on how hydrated
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The Quantum Health Analyser – Science or Science Fiction?
Monday, 19 August 2019
by Hilda
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 free analysis, I was unsure at first. You will have read about Andrew in my previous post on STRESS! I
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Andrew Smith, Health test, Memory problems, Quantum Health Analyser, The Willows Clinic
How Work Stress made me Sick and Complementary Medicine Helped me Recover
Monday, 12 August 2019
by Hilda
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, as I found out to my cost in 2010. BACKGROUND I taught English very happily for 34 years and even
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Shopping for the Real You
Wednesday, 10 July 2019
by Hilda
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 make no apology for trying to look good for my age. I have written plenty about how I take care
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Health Checks for Women Over 50
Monday, 10 June 2019
by Hilda
Most of us tend to avoid doctors and health checks in our younger years unless there is some specific reason to book an appointment. But when we reach 50 or so (and have been lucky enough to stay healthy) it is definitely time to schedule some health checks. Much as we hate to admit it
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‘How to Live Better for Longer’
Monday, 20 May 2019
by Hilda
Tonight I will be making my television debut on ‘How to Live Better for Longer’ on RTE1 at 9.35pm! Having told everyone who listened that I probably would end up on the cutting room floor, I saw and heard myself on the preview, so I know I will feature, however briefly. Below you can see
Serious Readers’ Alex Light Review
Monday, 06 May 2019
by Hilda
I can see clearly now…. I am actually talking about my vision, but it is also a bit of a ‘light-bulb’ moment. You see, I took delivery a few weeks ago of my Serious Readers’ lamp. And wow has it changed how I see things. Let me explain. MY EYESIGHT HISTORY 30 years ago, I
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