Wave World: health & beauty news & reviews
Flawless foundationThis autumn we are loving MAC’s Pro Longwear SPF10 Foundation. It’s longlasting, giving up to 15 hours worth of photo-finish coverage. As well as being lightweight, Pro Longwear keeps your face looking flawless even in humid conditions. While fighting to control your natural oils, it provides everyday SPF protection. It’s everything we want from a foundation!
£24, available from MAC stores and www.maccosmetics.co.uk
A new workout
Want to update your workout? Get involved with a new kind of exercise this autumn with new Tai Chi and Qigong classes starting this month. Tai Chi is a unique form of Chinese martial arts used both for defense training and for its incredible mind and body health benefits. If you’re interested and would like to know more, sign up online for a free introductory class.
Visit www.shenlongtaichi.co.uk Autumn sparkle
Pick a shade and jazz up your nails this autumn before it’s time for them to be hidden away in thick winter gloves. Try this shade in the new collection from Barry M to add a bit of sparkle and colour to any outfit.
£2.99, available from Boots stores and www.barrym.com
Sing for the soul
Soul Of The City is a new soul, pop and gospel choir forming in Brighton and are looking for members. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, you are more than welcome. This local community choir rehearses for 12 weeks before performing a live gig at the end of it where all proceeds go to charity. If you are interested, go along for a free taster to see what it is all about. The new term starts this week, running from 7.30pm–9pm at St Paul’s Church, St Nicholas Road, Brighton.
Contact vocal leader Vanessa on 07929 265872. www.soulofthecitychoir.com
Fertility support programme
One in six couples in the UK experience problems when it comes to trying for a baby. With IVF only carrying a 25 per cent success rate, Dr Marilyn Grenville has put together a fertility support programme to help couples have a higher chance of conceiving. By creating a 12-week plan personal to your lifestyle and nutritional needs, Dr Glenville has helped people dramatically increase their fertility chances.
£1,997 for the all-inclusive 12 week course. For information,
visit www.marilynglenville.com
Natural remedies
Make sure you’re pro-active this autumn and safeguard your body against the cold. The Optimum Nutrition Pack is the complete programme for all your body’s needs. Each strip contains 3 pills; one with all your vital vitamins, one to boost your immune system and the other containing all the important omega oils.
£39.95 for one month’s supply, available from Holland and Barrett www.hollandandbarrett.com
If you prefer a more natural alternative for energy boosting and holistic balance, try Vital Greens and Solgar Liquid Vitamin D3 for mental and physical vitality.
Available from Revital stores nationwide and www.revital.com