Our 10 Best Holiday Reads Geraldine & Rae are avid readers always swapping books until the advent of the ipad. Conferring on what their year's most enjoyable reads were created this list of hot reads for your downtime this holiday season
Does toasting compromise your dress size? Our very insightful and experienced contributor, nutritionalist Catherine Sissons, explainshow to combat the effects of alcohol and bread this silly season. So you can literally have your cake and eat it too
Common Dreams and what they are telling you Dreams say what they mean but they don’t say it in daytime language – Gail Godwin. Delwyn Armstrong says: "People often come up to us during a business expo or after a business presentation seeking help with a dream that appears to them very wacky. When they have provided the details of their dream to us it is normal for their dream to slot into what we call, “Common dreams.”
How to get Stylish& Never be out of Fashion Felicity Green from the Observer writes: What I am passionate about is style. So different from and so much more important than fashion, especially for a mature woman. Yes, I follow fashion, but from a very respectful distance, and I advise everyone over 60 to do the same. "
Tick your 1/2 Marathon walk off your bucket list next year Put a date to your New Year's resolution of getting fit. - Geraldine and Raewyn walked the 2011 St Clair Half Marathon with a group of 'wisanow' women. We can honestly say you don't have to have ever participated in this type of event before as long as you adhere to the training programme the organisers suggest on their website or are great walkers anyway.
How to Plan for the Xmas season -ie eat the ham & not become a porker Sally Feinerman gives great advise: Do you treat December and its parties and delicious foods as an excuse to put on a few extra holiday kilos? Or do you go to the parties, see the delicious food and tell yourself that it isn’t worth it? You know, a moment on the lips, forever on the hips? IT DOESN’T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY!
Spring Clean Your Health Rachelle Kazenbroot - Pharmacist at net pharmacy says: "Just as we like to give our homes & gardens a “spring clean” our bodies can also benefit from a cleansing programme to rejuvenate our health and vitality." Go ahead and learn how to: Shake off excess winter weight; Boost energy levels; Stimulate sluggish digestion; Support your immune system & Glow with clear & vibrant skin