Mind, Body & Soul

I became an adult at the age of 38 when I held my dead daughter in my arms. Until that moment my husband and I had led a breezy sort of life, taking nothing terribly seriously. We moved to New York, had two children in swift succession and raised them in a loving if chaotic household [...]

Wellbeing of Women is conducting a survey to find out about women’s opinions on health information that is available to them. We would be very grateful if you would spend 5 minutes completing our survey. Information from this survey will help us to better understand how health information is represented in the media, and therefore [...]

to the 2012 London Olympic year! This year is the perfect opportunity to hone your running skills or even start developing them. Join one of Refuges’ running teams and play an invaluable role in generating vital income to help fund our refuges and specialist services. We need you to help Refuge to run its life [...]

When Marta told me today she is wearing two sizes smaller clothes than 10 years back, I just smiled and said, “It’s great you eventually started taking care of your body and exercising”. She ironically smiled back at me: “I still haven’t started. Actually, I’m like 15 pounds away from starting”. The idea that Marta’s [...]

A brand new you in 12 days… What can you expect from the Mind & Body Cleanse™? Kick start your new health regime Feel totally energised Assist in weight loss Make your skin & eyes look like they’re glowing! Experience a sense of mental clarity Enjoy Sound Refreshing Sleep Kick bad habits! Discover a toolkit [...]

Have you ever considered doing a boot camp but the thought of army drills 12hrs a day just haunts you? Or did you bite the bullet and do it anyway and dreaded it as it you woke up at 5am and its cold, dark, wet, muddy to start the daily run, as the week goes [...]

We have all just done it.  Well, I just did it, my husband and I polished off an ENTIRE box of M&S Belgian Chocolate biscuits.  You know, the big box that could have (and should have) served as after dinner biscuits for a party of 10.  Yup, we just did it.  And we are not [...]

DETOX YOUR KITCHEN! Clear out the kitchen cupboards and throw all the naughty treats in the bin. Hide the wine bottles at the back of the cupboard and banish the biscuit tin. Now, make a shopping list including lots of fruits and vegetables – but nothing ‘naughty’. Make sure the fruit bowl is brimming with [...]

One of the most important considerations in a nutritional protocol is the body’s hydration levels. Our bodies are mainly made up of water with our brain being comprised of 75% water, our blood being 92% water and our muscles being 75% water. Most people are chronically dehydrated and this affects every process in the body [...]

Yes, you CAN get into your Skinny Jeans—here‘s how Courtesy of PeakXVFitness, they have given you access to their wonderful ’7 Steps to Skinny Jeans’ book. Book Introduction: You know the jeans that I am talking about—the jeans that once flattered your figure and filled you with confidence every time you went out in them—the [...]

Women regard their loss of libido as their lot.  They accept it as part of their fading youth, even if it happens in their late twenties! Our libido levels are most often a well kept secret, and not something we consider an acceptable part of social chit-chat over cocktails.  There are no hard and fast [...]

We’d have to be superwoman not to have some aspect of our life that causes us pain or challenge. Maybe like most women, you’ve  spent lots of money on programs, books,  events,  therapy or healing. Have you spent years journalling, complaining, or simply wishing things were different from how they are in some aspect of [...]

1. Before attempting to come off HRT get established on a comprehensive alternative programme.  It is advisable to wait at least four to six weeks before reducing your HRT dose, by which time the benefits of the new programme will be kicking in.  When you feel ready begin reducing the dose of HRT by as [...]

Women through the ages have gone to great lengths to improve the appearance of their skin, hair and nails and the beauty has had a field day on the profits.  Millions of pounds are spent on advertising and packaging, with the intention of persuading the consumer that creams, lotions and potions will provide the key [...]

seize the day Keep the summer with you by starting your day the Glow Yoga way. The stylish studio has SAD lighting, a state-of-the-art air exchange system and is warmed to feel like a sunny day. You’ll leave feeling energised and ready for the day ahead. Nahid, founder of Good Vibes is starting an early [...]

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HYPOXI has transformed the bodies of over 350,000 people worldwide including celebrities such as Jordan, Cheryl Cole, Sinitta and Robbie Williams. With HYPOXI you can achieve the figure that you want without resorting to invasive procedures. HYPOXI incorporates exercise with advanced vacuum technology to target fat in the problem zones of the stomach, waist, hips, [...]

Stress causes heart disease and diabetes, leads to depression and costs the British economy an estimated £3.7 billion per year – but that’s nothing compared to the personal costs. Find out how to reduce your stress levels in a few easy steps. Almost 14 million working days are lost due to stress every single year, [...]

The first few days and weeks at home with a newborn baby can be a real test for the new parents’ nerves: is the new addition to the family sleeping too much? Or eating enough? Is it normal for three hours of crying at a time? Why didn’t anyone tell me the poo would be [...]

The list of dos and don’ts seems endless when you’re pregnant, especially when it comes to eating and drinking. Here, we offer advice on diet, supplements, nutrition-related pregnancy problems, and weight gain. Some pregnant women become very concerned about what they should or should not eat during pregnancy, and well-meaning friends and relatives can often [...]

How do you go from an egg and sperm to a real, live baby? Here’s a step-by-step guide. You’re pregnant! Once the excitement (or shock) of finding out has died down, things go a bit quiet for a while. It can be difficult to believe that anything’s happening in there. But while you’re busy telling [...]

An effective Detox will result in, feeling clear headed and relaxed, having easy digestion with regular bowel movements – with a fully functional and healthy digestive system you can remain physically fit and mentally active for your entire life, sleep soundly and wake up feeling refreshed, and of course weight loss.For any detox program to [...]

The Aquitude team and associates are all experienced in the signs of the times: redundancy, uncertainty, insolvency, bankruptcy and failure. These are words that were all once anathema in the world of business. Today, they are all part and parcel of day-today business.The Aquitude team has earned its stripes in dealing with loss, upheaval and [...]

In the West, the human diet today consists primarily of refined, denatured, overcooked foods indiscriminately combined. Western physicians advise everyone to take a little of everything at every meal, jumbling together such disparate ingredients as meat, milk, starch, fat, and sugar. Such indiscriminate consumption of food is no different than pouring a combination of gas, [...]

With more parties and social activities, it’s not unusual to drink more alcohol during the holiday season. But if you don’t want to wake up with a pounding hangover and a bloated waistline the next morning, read on: Those really fruity, girly drinks that we like so much; those ones are loaded with sugar.” Beer [...]

According to an article in New York Magazine exercise on its own does not help you lose weight. Exercise brings about many benefits but if you are thinking of joining a gym to lose the extra pounds, it won’t work unless you watch what you eat, drink, how much and when! Reducing processed, sugary and [...]

Botox® : – “is a medicine which can only be prescribed by a doctor or dentist. It is made from a purified type of neurotoxin produced by the bacteria Clostridium botulinum. It temporarily prevents the release of acetylcholine from sympathetic nerve terminals.” Medical explanations aside… if your idea of “Botoxed” people include Cliff Richard looking [...]

Chris James is a One-to-One specialist. Chris’ approach to Yoga has the benefit of maintaining an excellent standard of physical fitness, with a focus on core strength and postural integrity, co-ordinated breath and movement, breathing and relaxation techniques that can be employed in day-to-day life. Chris puts his sensitivity as a teacher down to a [...]

Every choice listed below is low in GI, high in natural protein, fibre, low in sugar and starch, rich in Essential fats, vitamins and minerals.  These options are totally satisfying and also have he added bonus of being totally non fat storing. I am generally against taking Sandwiches at lunchtime.  Likewise, unless Soup is freshly [...]

The process of Colon Therapy (or colonic irrigation as it’s commonly known) is the removal of waste & toxins using a technique that pumps water inside the bowel. Colon hydrotherapy is said to have a number of key health benefits, click here for more detail. Despite doing some research on the net before I booked my appointment, [...]

Exclusive offer for August and September to WATC  members – 10% off of the award winning diet delivery JanePlan. Are you a secret Bridget Jones? Do you look at the scales and wish they said something else? With the help of JanePlan they will. Whatever your goal, JanePlan create a diet full of nutritionally balanced, [...]

GI Jane Bootcamp is a residential women only week long course of high intensity physically training supported by an expert team of councillors & personal health coaches to help you achieve your goals whether physical or emotional. During your week long stay you will be provided with nutritionally balanced food and expert emotional support needed [...]

WATC’s founder snuck off to No.1 Bootcamp for a week of military fitness and boy did it work.  It was a tough week in a big brother style house with around 20 other people, each of whom had various fitness levels an even more varied reasons for being there.  The goal we all had in [...]

Venue: Regents Park Running Track Saturday 10-1130 Sunday 10-1130 Monday Am 0630-0730 Pm 1830-2000 Wednesday Am 0630-0730 Pm 1830-2000 Friday Am 0630-0730 Pm 1800-1900 Price £10 drop in Price £30 monthly subscription unlimited sessions free T shirt and water bottle Meet at the Running Track in Regents Park. There is a Pay & Display carpark [...]

I wanted to write and describe how I get my clients in great shape in a very short period of time – namely 14 days.  Now I warn people of the dangers of trying to change their bodies (and their lives) in such a short space of time.  The perils include extreme muscle soreness, over [...]

Who needs equipment to have a workout? I wanted to share with you my varied experience of training clients with absolutely no equipment.  I have done this with individual clients, small groups and it even worked with 60 semi- professional rugby players (albeit with some balls and cones).  While I’ll never profess no equipment exercise [...]

Every person in the gym, young or old, male or female would die to have an aesthetically pleasing set of abdominals. In this article we will review some simple techniques in helping you on your way to those awesome abs. The abdominal wall will only look great if you can see it in the first [...]

Have you ever noticed how people in the gym do the same exercises regularly yet despite their dedication their body shapes change very little? If you are a member of this frustrated group this article will empower you to break out of this stalemate. The human body, due to evolutionary processes, is a highly efficient [...]

Most of us are overeating for a hundred different reasons. We are eating due to stress, irritation, frustration, boredom or purely in response to a particular emotion. It may be worry, overwork or even happiness. We are eating out of habit and with no real direction or thoughts about what we are doing with our [...]

The Healthy Side of the Credit Crunch The global economic situation is affecting everyone in one way or another and at times like these, many people are worried about their finances, businesses or perhaps losing their job. It is impossible to turn on the television, radio or open a newspaper without reading about the doom [...]

Meet Rosaria La Pietra, our WeAreTheCity Health and Fitness Expert Rosaria discovered her passion for training several years ago and made the decision to change her career in finance to become the best personal trainer she could be.   Since then she has consistently been building and adding to her repertoire of training methods, knowledge of [...]

Brendan Robertson, WATC’s Beauty & Hair editor provides you with his professional advice on how to revive your post holiday skin & hair. We all love the sun but unfortunately the sun doesn’t love us back. Even though there are many alternatives to a real tan a lot of women still insist on exposing themselves [...]

Celebrity Hair and Makeup Artist Brendan Robertson has over 13 years experience in the beauty industry. Starting out his career at prestigious Sydney hair salon “Synergy” he then moved into hair and makeup for magazines such as Elle, Grazia and Cosmopolitan. His clients have included Nicole Kidman, Sharon Stone and girls Aloud among others. Brendan [...]

With age comes……  wrinkles! Celebrity Hair and Makeup Artist Brendan Robertson has over 13 years experience in the beauty industry. Starting out his career at prestigious Sydney hair salon “Synergy” he then moved into hair and makeup for magazines such as Elle, Grazia and Cosmopolitan. His clients have included Nicole Kidman, Sharon Stone and girls [...]

Take action against dehydrated skin! Celebrity hair and makeup artist Brendan Robertson has over 13 years experience in the Beauty industry. Starting out his career at prestigious Sydney hair salon “Synergy” he then moved on to hair and makeup for magazines such as Elle, Grazia and Cosmopolitan. His clients have included Nicole Kidman, Sharon Stone and [...]

Stress causes heart disease and diabetes, leads to depression and costs the British economy an estimated £3.7 billion per year – but that’s nothing compared to the personal costs. Find out how to reduce your stress levels in a few easy steps. Almost 14 million working days are lost due to stress every single year, [...]