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Real mink eyelashes are sweeping UK salons after being seen on celebrities Jennifer Lopez, Kim Kardashian and Heidi Klum. While animal rights organisation, PETA, is pushing against the craze, mink lashes are reported to be crafted from fur brushed off live animals. The popularity for this two hour, natural-look treatment has seen the cost significantly reduced,…
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The UK’s Longest Bike Ride 2012 is looking for sports massage therapists to help with tired and achy muscles at the event, between 14th and 23rd September 2012. The team intends to cycle over 1000 miles from Land’s End to John O’Groats, covering 100 miles a day – a serious physical challenge! The team hopes…
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After an injury tissues heal, but muscles learn and readily develop habits of guarding that outlast the injury. Dr J Travell, physician to John F Kennedy As featured in ‘Prevention is better than cure’ – Cameron Reid talks about his work with a premiership football team and corporate clients. International Therapist, April 2012.
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The hair and beauty industry is set to generate 11,000 new jobs this year, according to a survey by Salon Services. The survey found that jobs in London could see the greatest growth with 32% of respondents saying they would create roles, equating to an estimated 2,298 new jobs. The industry’s growth has been driven…
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Dr Deepa Apté explains the underlying principle of ayurveda and reveals the one piece of advice she would leave clients with… According to ayurveda, the human being is composed of five basic elements – space, air, fire, water and earth – which, in various combinations, form three doshas: vata (air and space), pitta (fire and…
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We’re so excited about FHT’s 50th anniversary year! With our Training Congress and Exhibition less than two months away and our Gala Dinner in October, there’s a lot to look forward to. Local Support Groups are planning local events, with their own celebrations and expert speakers, too. We would love to show your 50th celebrations on this…
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Contrary to common conception, it appears that osteoporosis doesn’t just affect older women, but also around 20% of men over 65. Now, a new study reveals that young men can also use exercise to substantially increase their bone mass, which may in turn protect against osteoporosis later in life. According to Huffington Post’s article ‘Exercises…
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Celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee in style! All eyes are firmly on Great Britian this year and of course there are a wide selection of British-inspired products on the market. One product that you and your clients can’t afford to miss is Paperself’s British Collection which now offers the perfect opportunity for stylish yet subtle and unique patriotism. Choose between the edgy London…
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A study in Norway discovered blue tits line their nest with fresh aromatic plants to limit the level of bacteria that affect the health and growth of their chicks. The researchers found lavender, apple mint and curry plant change the composition of bacteria in blue tit nestlings. It also found female blue tits display individual…
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Dr Marilyn Glenville discusses the nutritional advice that she would give all women, and why… I would like women to realise that sugar and foods that are broken down into sugar quickly – white flour, for example – are the major culprits behind many of their health problems. Many of the symptoms that women experience,…
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Skincare products containing snail extract have rapidly increased in popularity with Korean women in Seoul over the past year. Although snail creams have been on the European market for several years, Korean skincare companies are now producing products containing large amounts of snail extract. Copyright (c) 123RF Stock Photos
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Look out for Channel 4 series, Best of British, documenting the training and lives of athletes in the run-up to the 2012 London Paralympic Games. Paralympic swimmer, Graham Edmunds, was recently featured in International Therapist, talking about the importance of sports massage in aiding recovery. www.channel4.com/programmes/best-of-british/4od
