The Menopause has recently been a hot topic in the media, but what exactly is this condition and is there anything we can do about it? It is accepted that the average age of the Menopause is 51 years, it can start as early as 40 years and as late as 55 years. The menopause occurs when there are no … Read More
–Words by Rae Carpenter Hold on a second? What? The festive “Holiday” AND “Healthy” in the same title? Nah-you’re alright thanks, Rae! This is my time to indulge and eat and drink what I want, when I want. This is the time when I can have a large box of foil covered chocolates in a tin by the side of … Read More
-Words by Angharad Evans Are you ready for it? Did you realise that Christmas doesn’t necessarily have to be a big splurge…it’s possible to enjoy the festivities guilt free! 1. Food shopping When buying your goodies rather than reaching for your usual treats, take a look at the ingredient list, rather than the nutritional information. How many ingredients have been … Read More
Since the age of 20 my entire professional career has been within the realms of ‘Beauty’ whether Lux Wedding Make-up and Hair, Clinical Aesthetics or Editorial Make-up Artistry. My fascination for the transformative effects of make-up began much younger when it became a trusted friend to me whilst being viciously bullied at school from the age of 13. At that … Read More
-Words by PV Nutrition Influencer Angharad Evans Two years ago, whilst working as a teacher, I was diagnosed with 3 auto-immune conditions, one being Lupus. Lupus effects the body in numerous ways. I remember the incredible muscular and joint pain and the heaviness of my limbs.A year 8 student told me, as I was walking across the yard one day, … Read More
Local environmental organisation Gwyrddio Penarth Greening (GPG) are pleased to announce the return of their popular Penarth Apple Day this Autumn. Apple Day is a community event that was launched by the environmental organisation Common Ground in 1990 and is celebrated in towns and villages across the UK. The event is a celebration of seasonal and local food and highlights … Read More
Words by PV Nutrition Influencer Angharad Evans I ventured to the world of alternative medicine with nothing bar hope and determination. This was one journey out of my comfort zone I’m glad I took! So what makes alternative medicine different from what we know as Western medicine? Here I attempt to explain the difference – and I stress the word … Read More
Words by Joanne Crovini Back to Basics – Simple Changes Can Have a Big Impact Statistics show that 80% of New Year resolutions fail by February, so here we are in March and April having forgotten them altogether. Rather than repeating this process, why not do something different? If you’re lacking energy, … Read More
Words by PV influencer Angharad Evans We are inundated with a barrage of healthy diets, but what exactly do they entail? And are they right for you? Here’s a whistle-stop tour of the main diets you can implement into your eating regime and the benefits and food types you can use. VEGAN In a nut-shell, this approach features no … Read More
