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Welcome To My Lifestyle Blog
Here I share my observations from more than 30 years of medical practice and more than 50 years of life experience!
I’ve noticed those who make healthy choices have fewer physical and mental health problems. As a result, they also tend to look younger and lead happier, more productive lives. I focus on health and wellbeing, sharing my tips on how to strike a healthier balance.
Whatever challenges you face, looking after yourself will help you deal with what life throws at you ... and look and feel amazing in the process!
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Why Are Young Women Using Sunbeds Again?
There are some trends that feel so firmly consigned to the past that you assume they could never return. Smoking on aeroplanes. Not wearing a seatbelt. Using olive oil to deliberately burn in the midday sun (yes, really). And yet, surprisingly, one trend I thought younger generations had largely rejected appears to be making a comeback: sunbeds. For those of us who grew up through the 1980s, 90s and early 2000s, the dangers of sunbeds became increasingly difficult to ignore.


Just When You Thought You'd Left Acne Behind
For many women, acne feels like something that should have been left behind in their teenage years alongside double denim, questionable perms and first crushes. Yet one of the more frustrating surprises of perimenopause and menopause is that breakouts can suddenly reappear, or in some cases develop for the very first time. It can feel particularly unfair. At the very stage of life when many women are also noticing changes in skin firmness, pigmentation and fine lines, they ma


Glow With iS Clinical Fire & Ice Facial
As we move closer to the Christmas season, it’s easy to feel a little stretched. Between planning, parties and endless shopping,...


Tricks & Treats To Tackle Skin Horrors
When it comes to our skin, we all have our nightmares - those stubborn issues that don't seem to go away no matter how many hacks we try....


Makeup Techniques for Timeless Elegance
As we move through our 40s, 50s and 60s, our makeup should enhance our best features and celebrate our beauty


Your Guide to Rosacea Skincare
Rosacea's characteristic redness, visible blood vessels and breakouts often lead to discomfort and frustration. But with the right...


Tips To Tackle Menopausal Rosacea
As it's Rosacea Awareness Month, one group that is often overlooked in discussions about this chronic skin condition is menopausal women....


One Shade And Endless Elegance
Are you stuck in a makeup rut? Do you feel like you've been using the same colours day in and day out? It's time to break free from the...


Unveil Your Glow with VI Precision Peel
What better way to welcome the season of renewal than with a transformative chemical peel? But what can you expect if you’ve never had...


Product Of The Month: Tropic Youth Potion
Powered by the world’s first certified natural retinal, Youth Potion from Tropic feeds skin with ten youth-enhancing actives. It's...


Skin-Deep Benefits Of Dry January
Thinking of going "cold turkey" (and I'm not talking leftover Christmas dinner)? If you're ditching the drink for Dry January then...


Resolutions To Rejuvenate And Revitalise Skin
The start of the new year is the perfect time to give your skin some much needed TLC. After a tireless round of over indulgence, late...


Chemical Peels For Men Of A "Certain Age"
Go back a decade, and maintaining a youthful appearance for men over 50 took a back seat. Things have changed (hear, hear!) and it seems...


Radiant Recovery From Festive Indulgence
'Tis the season to eat, drink and be merry ... but rich turkey dinners, plates piled high with mince pies and stollen, and one too many...


Revamp Your Skincare For Winter
It's time to reassess your skincare routine to combat the seasonal chill and keep your complexion glowing. The winter poses unique...


Unwrap The Gift Of Great Skin
I've picked my favourite skincare essentials from Tropic that make the perfect gifts for your loved ones this Christmas ... or even a...


Nourish Your Skin Naturally With Tropic!
As more and more of us care about the origin of the products we use on their face, the beauty industry has seen a massive rise in...


How Exfoliation Unlocks Radiant Skin
Often overlooked, exfoliation involves the removal of dead cells to reveal the fresher, more vibrant layers beneath. Here, I explore its...


Embrace Autumn With Your Skincare
As the vibrant hues of summer transition into the warm, earthy tones of autumn, it's time to give your skincare routine a seasonal...


Welcome To Wellbeing For Wise Women!
We're delighted to announce the team of experts who will be Joining Dr Julia Sen for our exclusive women's health event on Thursday...
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