Cure a cold

I have not been ill all summer but with the hottest day of the year happening on Saturday I was out for merely an hour as I felt like poo, a blocked nose, feeling hot and sweaty this week will not be a good week. In light of this I thought I would share some of the products I am using to treat symptoms and boost my immune system.

1. Nelsons Coldenza

This homeopathic remedy brings gentle and soothing relief for cold and flu symptoms. For best results, take immediately at the onset of flu or the early stages of a cold. Nelsons Coldenza has 72 tablets per pack and is priced at £5.51, available from Boots, Holland & Barrett or online at www.nelsonspharmacy.com. ^#Always read the label

2. Nelsons Pollenna

Sometimes you may think you have a summer cold, however it may be hay fever. I first got hay fever at the age of 15 and didn’t realise that it was hay fever at the time. If you suffer from itchy eyes and summertime sniffles and would like a natural alternative, try Nelsons Pollenna to bring gentle relief from the distressing symptoms of hay fever. It comes in a pack containing 72 tablets and costs £5.51 available from Boots, Holland & Barrett or online at www.nelsonspharmacy.com.

3. Ice Lollies with Emergen-C

You can get an extra boost of vitamin C via a more fun and flavourful way; why not make some ice lollies. How did I make them I hear you ask:

• Empty one sachet of Emergen-C orange into a jug
• Add 200ml of water and 400ml of pineapple juice
• Cut four strawberries and distribute evenly in the ice lolly holder
• Pout in the mixture between each ice lolly holder
• Leave for 4-6 hours then enjoy a Vit C boosted Lolly.

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Achoo

This year has had a crazy pollen count and like many of you guys I suffer from hayfever being allergic to not only pollen but hay and grass as well. This has meant I have never needed to mow the grass but on the other hand I have had a number of hellish days this summer. When I first found out I had hayfever at 15 I realised because my eyes had totally closed up from all the gunk, that was quite a hard day at school!

So over the years I have tried a number of ways to wave goodbye to Hayfever and every year I hope it won't come back but as I am stuck with it here are some good product and options to help out:

1. Natural Remedy

Nelsons Pollenna is a natural,homeopathic remedy for hay fever that brings gentle and soothing relief. There are so many different tablets out there so if you want something more natural this is the one for you. It comes in a pack containing 72 tablets and costs £5.51 available from Holland & Barrett or online at Amazon or www.nelsonspharmacy.com

2. Go on holiday

Is it bit of an extravagant option BUT it makes a good excuse for a holiday. The air in the UK is for some reason filled more with pollen compared to any other. I am not sure why but that's the way life goes unfortunately - maybe I should become an expat and live somewhere else.

3. Eye drops & Nasal Spray

Use these when you start to feel the symptoms coming on as I believe they help with all symptoms of hay fever. I just use the boots own brand.



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Christmas Gift Guide - Beauty

1. The Beauty Game

Sponsored Spot

RRP. £7.49  Stockist: Amazon

You'll never see the beauty industry the same way again. Talented copywriter, Zoe Diamond is thrust into the world of beauty. Struggling to write legal lies about anti-aging creams, she discovers the vile secret her company is hiding, putting her job, and life, on the line to uncover the ugly truth.

Author Michaela Day is a beauty creative director, whose experience with major high street beauty brands spans two decades. Whilst fiction, the book is based on Michaela’s experience in the industry.

Michaela also runs a blog, if you want another good read: www.beautyholic.com

2. Hungary Water Eau de Cologne

RRP. £45 for 100ml Stockist: Crabtree & Evelyn

Hungary Water takes influence from the original Crabtree & Evelyn rosemary recipe with notes of pink pepper, spearmint, cypress and geranium.

So spice up this Christmas with a new scent.

3. Dead Sea Aromatherapy Bath Salts with Frankincense

RRP. £6.85 for 500ml Stockist: Boots

Malki’s bath salts are the perfect present to help friends and family relax over the festive period. The frankincense bath salts are blended with rose petals will help de-stress, calm and unwind.

4. Nelson's Pure & Clear Collection

Stockist: Boots & Amazon

This fantastic set includes:

Step 1. Facial wipes

Step 2. Facial wash anti-blemish care 

Step 3. Balancing moisturiser anti blemish care 

Step 4. Blemish gel

5. Elle Macpherson Aromatherapy Foot Spa

 RRP.  £74.99 Stockist: Amazon, Debenhams

This Aromatherapy foot spa provides pure relaxation and therapeutic benefits to relieve stress from your body and increase blood flow and circulation. The Aroma mist diffuser with mood enhancing LED lighting and Frangipani aromatherapy oil combines with the hydrotherapy, vibration massage and the magic of magnetic stimulation for an invigorating foot treatment that leaves you feeling revitalized and refreshed.

6. Get pampered with the 

Radox Relaxation Therapy Gift Pack 

RRP £7.50 Stockist: Boots

Soothe those acing feet with Radox muscle soak bath therapy 500ml to help you unwind and get you feeling good. A blend of sage and sea minerals will warm your muscles reviving both your body me mind.

7. E-body spa collection face cleansing mitt

RRP: £6.99 Stockist: eCloth

The new micro bubble technology removes make-up & gently exfoliates your skin.

8. Laura Mercier - Bold Brights Lip Glace Collection 

RRP. £31.00 Stockist: Urban Retreat

5 different colours,  perfect for all those Christmas parties.

- Poppy

- Grenadine

- Bon Bon

- Azalea

- Camellia

9. Mavala's angels  
RRP. £4.50 Stockist: Urban Retreat

Check out the top-selling diamond collection from Mavala from Urban retreat. These cute nail polish are perfect to hang from the Christmas tree disguised as angels! 

In a range of colours including:Violet Diamond, Red Diamond, Pure Diamond, Pink Diamond, Black Diamond, and Gold Diamond.

10. Collection of products from boots

- No 7 Stay Perfect nail colour - Disco Nights £6.00

- No 7 Stay Perfect nail colour - Hot to Trot £6.00

- No 7 Stay Perfect intense volume mascara £9.50 

- Seventeen deconstructed lash lacquer £5.49

- Soltan Beautiful Bronze Wash Off Instant Bronzing Lotion Light to Medium £3.99

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Brand of the week: Bach

The Rescue Range was formulated in the 1930s by Dr Edward Bach, a Harley Street physician, combining a unique combination of five Bach Original Flower Remedies (Rock Rose, Impatiens, Clematis, Star of Bethlehem and Cherry Plum) specifically blended to help you face the daily stresses or emergency situations, in a better frame of mind - which we could all use from time to time!

Rescue Cream

RRP. £8.05 - Available in 30g and 50g tubes.

The rescue cream contains the five original products as well as original flower essence and crab apple to soothe and restore the skin. This is an intensive moisturiser, designed to hydrate and soothe dry, sensitive or rough skin and help restore it to its natural condition.

Rescue Balm
RRP. £6.30

This dermotologically tested lip balm provides 24 hour care for dry and chapped lips.

Available in a 5g pot - perfect for your handbag! 

Liquid Melts
RRP. £8.45 - 28 capsules 

These fast dissolving capsules will help you pause for a moment of clarity and keep you on top of your day.

Emotional Eating Kit 

RPP. £11

What: 3 flower essences to give a helping hand with diet, detox and a healthy living regime.

How to use: Two drops of each chosen essence may be taken directly from the bottle four times a day. Alternatively, add two drops of each chosen essence to a glass of water and drink.

The three flower essences:

Crab Apple helps with acceptance of yourself and your imperfections

Use it: when you feel unclean or dislike something about yourself (we always have a day like this)

Cherry Plum can help you to think and act rationally 

Use it: when you fear you might lose control

Chestnut Bud can help you gain knowledge from your experience 

Use it: when you find yourself making the same mistakes

For more information, please visit: www.rescueremedy.co.uk
You can purchase these products from a number of locations including: Boots & Nelsons

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