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The Green carpet challenge

Last month we reported Brighton designer goldsmith AnnaLoucah’s quest to help Livia Firth (wife of Colin) complete the ‘Green Carpet Challenge’. Livia was to wear only ethically sourced fashion and jewellery while she accompanied Colin Firth though the film industry awards season. The second year has been a success. When Colin won his first Oscar for his role in The Kings Speech, Livia was wearing jewellery created especially for her by collaboration between Annaloucah and CRED Jewellery. These images show the Fairtrade Ecological gold pieces made for Livia and the Oscars. The jewellery is to be auctioned at the end of March with all profits going to Oxfam.

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Blonde ambition
With Jennifer Aniston stepping out of the salon with freshly added blonde highlights, we’re all looking for ways to care for our blonde tresses. Whether it’s highlights or an all-over colour, OSMO Colour Mission Silverising Shampoo and Conditioner (£7.50 each) can help. The new range is set to revitalise dull and lacklustre blonde hues, ready for a vibrant summer. We put the product to the test: “When I dispensed the shampoo I was a bit worried about the dark purple colour! Despite that, my highlighted hair, which had started to look slightly brassy, looked like I’d just walked out of the salon after my having highlights re-done. My hair looked fuller too, although the ends did feel a little dry, so perhaps apply more conditioner to the ends of the hair than usual. The product came in simple packaging and had a subtle fragrance. A winner!”
OSMO products are available from Salon Services stores nationwide. For your nearest stockist visit www.osmo.uk.com

New Supplements
Bionorica Cystipret is a new product for women which has just launched in the UK. This is the first herbal medicine to harness the healing power of three herbal ingredients for the treatment of Cystitis. The three healing herbs in Cystipret together have diuretic, spasmolytic, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory action, which helps to reduce harmful bacteria and relieves painful symptoms.
£14.25 for 60 tablets from Boots.

What is… Life Mel Honey?
Developed with over 30 years of research, Life Mel, made by honey bees, is proven in a number of cases to boost immunity before, during and after chemotherapy.
A low white blood cell count or Neutropenia, a common side effect of chemotherapy, is a blood disorder that diminishes the number of infection-fighting cells which destroy bacteria in the body. Life Mel is 100 per cent natural and has been shown in a significant percentage of people to improve their low white blood cell count. It is produced by honey bees in Israel, which are fed on a specific diet including selected herbs such as Siberian ginseng, echinacea and Uncaria tomentosa.
www.lifemel.co.uk

Dear Jacquie,
I have Osteoarthritis. My doctor says it is to be expected at my age – I’m 63. What can I do from a nutrition point of view?
TB, Lewes

Osteoarthritis is a degenerative condition. It starts when cartilage repair does not keep pace with degeneration.

Omitting certain foods and having others in abundance can help, so can taking the right supplements. It’s also important to keep your weight at the right level for your height, to take strain off the joints. I recommend you see a nutritional therapist for a specific personal plan, but here’s some general advice.
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Prepare your skin for the warmer months ahead with laser hair reduction at Revitalise

Laser hair removal is the treatment choice for both men and women this spring. Why the need to start so early? Well, even though your legs, underarms, chest/back are still cocooned in multiple layers of clothing, laser hair removal treatment may take a course of treatments to get the result you need. Plus, treated skin should not be exposed to direct sunlight, so early treatment is advised! Laser hair removal is becoming the increasingly popular choice for eliminating unwanted body and facial hair. With no more plucking, waxing or shaving, it’s not hard to see why! Dry and irritated skin, razor cuts and stubble can become a thing of the past. However, it is vital you visit a qualified laser hair removal technician.
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Like many, I joined the gym to lose the Christmas bulge but have stopped going already! What’s the easiest way to lose weight and get motivated?
OP, Hove

The easiest way is to move a little more and eat a little less! Remember, energy in, energy out, so get moving more (use your bicycle, walk to work…).

Recently I have been working with a group of people who all have the same goal of weight loss and getting fitter. I have to say the success principle has been looking at each of them individually and setting a specific individual plan. The group situation often helps as we get support and help from others.
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