The following recipe for an edible natural facial scrub is an excellent way to ensure healthy, glowing, clear skin. Try using it once a week... a very nice facial treat to do while in you PJs on a Sunday morning.

Dermatitis Herpetiformis (DH) is a skin disorder associated with coeliac disease. Coeliac disease (CD) is a disorder of the small intestine caused by an autoimmune response to gluten, the protein component of some grains. Namely, wheat, rye barley, oats. In other words, it is gluten intolerance.

Dermatitis herpetiformis is often referred to as “coeliac disease of the skin”, while CD is referred to as “coeliac disease of the gut”.

Yet again, my unease regarding the safety of HRT has received some sound scientific back-up. A study of 900,000 women in Denmark, who were followed for an average of eight years, found that there was a 38 percent increased risk of ovarian cancer, compared to women who had never used hormone replacement therapy.

Or how an early morning run led to a great sports injury recovery!!

A few weeks ago on an early morning run, I ran full speed into a heavy chain fence. You know the type... a heavy chain linking wooden posts... usually seen in public spaces and parks. In my defense, I would like it noted that it was very early and pitch black.

Fortunately I didn’t fall over, just smashed both legs into the chain but the shock of it sent me reeling backwards. No choice but to keep running, as I had an early morning appointment I needed to attend. To my horror, when I finally got home, I noticed both my thighs were imprinted with psychedelic blue, purple and green bruises in a neat chain like pattern. Pain was significant and any bending motion brought a grimacing curl to my lips.