Results tagged “health”

By Andrew Williams

There are statistics available telling us which is the unhappiest day of the year. There is some loose psychology behind this, and a lot of disagreement on the precise date, but in 2012 the dubious honour falls to this Sunday. The theory is that a perfect storm of cold weather, post-Christmas debt, and failed resolutions conspire to make us miserable.

A new clinic in Canary Wharf aims to be a "one-stop shop" for nearly all health needs.

The Docklands Clinic at Admiral's Way in South Quay offers a range of medical and cosmetic treatments. As well as a walk-in GP service, the clinic offers hypnotherapy, clinical pilates and life coaching, and beauty treatments such as laser hair removal and botox.

Harnessing the healing powers of good food is fundamental to good health, nutritional therapist Lucy Grainge tells me as I arrive at her Cannon Workshops clinic.

Grainge, aka The Food Owl, is keen to help Wharfers ditch wilted sandwiches, scoffed in front of a mountain of emails for more nutritious options that aim to alleviate stress, fatigue and digestive problems.

I have a tendency to treat reflexology like palm reading, expecting the therapist to tell me all the things I am blissfully unaware are wrong with me and send me home secure in the knowledge they will be remedied.

The reality is less cut and dried, but equally fascinating as reflexologist Sioned Morgan explained.

More is most definitely more this season with hair and make-up trends focusing on glamour.

Stylist Keely Klein from Klein's Hair and Beauty on West India Quay credits the girls from The Only Way Is Essex with pointing ladies in the direction of making an effort.

It's that time of year again. Against a sound track of the steady thwack of tennis balls we are obliged to tuck into a bowl of strawberries, yell at the television and make a well meaning resolution to locate that racquet.

Wimbledon kicks off on Monday and in the spirit of the most English of sporting competitions, I headed to Blackheath Lawn Tennis Club to be put through my paces.

Get the look: Robert Pattinson

The star of Water For Elephants Robert Pattinson struggles with sticking to an exercise regime - he only hits the gym when a role requires it. So how best to pick up a gym habit?

By Jim Fitzpatrick

The Coalition Government's Health and Social Care Bill has recently been the generator of a very large number of emails, all expressing similar concerns about its intentions. My own correspondence to Health Secretary Andrew Lansley highlighted the fears of individuals, patient groups, professionals and experts who have condemned the proposals as wasteful, unnecessary and potentially damaging to the NHS.

Get the look: Miranda Kerr

New mum and Victoria's Secret model Miranda Kerr has shed her baby weight super-speedily but admits she has a weakness for chocolate.

Get the look: The Saturdays

The Saturdays were poolside last week making headlines with their bikini bodies. So, as the temperature hits 23C, it's time to get beach ready.

Jamie Oliver is to expand his Ministry Of Food projects by opening his first centre in London close to the site of the Olympics in Stratford.

The chef - who can be seen in Channel 4 series Jamie's Dream School as he tries to turn around the lives of disaffected youths - already has four centres in the north of England.

Get the look: Javier Bardem

Javier Bardem cut a fine figure at the Oscars - no surprise as the actor had to ditch every last scrap of excess weight to play Uxbal in the film Biutiful.

Get the look: Natalie Portman

Now Natalie Portman is pregnant and no longer training in a crazy way for her role in Black Swan, she has modified her exercise routine. But she still takes her fitness routine seriously...

Liquid lunches, after work drinks and networking events - a glass of wine or two is often a regular occurrence as part of the working week.

But many professionals are putting worrying strain on the health of their liver, according to LiverCheck.

Get the look: Eva Longoria

The lovely Desperate Housewives star has always managed to maintain her tiny figure. But Eva's honest about how hard she works to stay in shape.

Get the look: Daniel Craig

It was revealed last week that the 23rd Bond film has been given the go ahead with buff Daniel Craig ready to step into the shoes of Bond again.

Get the look: Reese Witherspoon

The newly engaged star of Walk The Line and Legally Blonde is a keen exerciser who is determined to pass her sporty genes onto her children.

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IN A NUTSHELL
Self-improvement guru and award-winning screenwriter Geoff Thompson aims to encourage you to take control of your fears.

True success can only be achieved when you are doing something well suited to your talents and passions, at least according to life coach Joy Watkins who uses aura readings to help empower people to fulfil their dreams.

American born Joy, 45, lives in Stratford where she runs her aura reading and life coaching business, Joyasha, visiting clients across London.

My hectic lifestyle is taking its toll on my health.

So a health assessment at Wellness International in Canada Square helped me discover where I'm going wrong.

The new healthcare centre aims to help busy Wharfers take control of their well-being.