Indice dei contenuti per 27-Feb-2020 in Pick Me Up!

After 11 years in the industry, in 2012, I decided to take the plunge and set up my own private physiotherapy practice. Within just nine months, I was fully booked• giving physio to disabled children. I knew if I could get the kids out in the community for exercise, then their parents might be able to do it every now and then, after I’d shown them the ropes. I took one to a gym, one to a climbing wall, and one to a soft-play. It seemed like a great idea, but I quickly realised that it wasn’t going to work. Whether it was because of accessibility, staff or facilities, there just wasn’t anywhere I could take the kids. So, I got together 60 parents to find out what they wanted.…

My face was lined with three huge rows of stitches, across my left cheek and jaw. I looked deformed and I felt so ugly. Tears started streaming down my face, but it hurt too much to cry. ‘Please don’t let the kids see me like this,’ I begged John quickly. After that, I was dealt another major blow… Sat next to my bed, a doctor looked at me seriously. ‘Your face has sustained significant damage,’ he told me. ‘You may not be able to smile again.’ Not smile? I thought, horrified. I was told that with time, my muscles could adjust, and I could re-learn to smile, but that it was very unlikely. I was devastated – my smile had been ripped away by complete strangers. Police came to visit…

Serena Edwards is an experienced counsellor with a private practice in Devon. She works with both adults and children, specialising in anxiety, depression, grief, trauma and relationships. (calmwaterscounselling.co.uk) Feeling so betrayed Q I’ve found out at the age of 35, that my dad isn’t my biological father. Mum had an affair and Dad forgave her – raising me as his own. I know I should be grateful, but I’m furious at them both and can’t talk to them. Keeley, London A This must be an incredible shock to you. This may take time to process and you may need this time from your parents. When we find out life changing information from our past it can be hard to process, as it can feel like our identity and life is…

Placing her leg across my lap, my fiancée Sarah winced in pain as she got comfy. ‘My leg’s been hurting all day,’ she explained. It was early 2015, and, working as a physiotherapist, Sarah, then 28, had been spending a lot of time in her car driving to various jobs. And lately, she’d been getting shooting pains in her left leg, which she blamed on her long commutes. We’d met back in 2005 at Brighton University and had been together ever since. She was my best friend and my soulmate. A few months after her leg started playing up, Sarah and I got married. Travelling to the Maldives for our honeymoon, Sarah was still in pain. ‘It can’t be the driving,’ she said. By the time we got home, the…

1 Overexposure to UV light is the main cause of nonmelanoma skin cancer. □ True □ False 2 A family history of skin cancer can increase your risk. □ True □ False 3 Skin cancer isn’t common. □ True □ False 4 Surgery is the main treatment for nonmelanoma skin cancer. □ True □ False 5 Non-melanoma skin cancer isn’t always preventable. □ True □ False 1 TRUE UV light that comes from the sun as well as artificial tanning sunbeds and sunlamps are the main cause. 2 TRUE Other risk factors include pale skin that burns easily, a large number of moles or freckles and a previous non-melanoma skin cancer. 3 FALSE Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in the world. In the UK alone there…

BLENDING PERFECT 1. Beautyblender Wave shadeshifter makeup sponge, £17, Sephora Wetting your Beautyblender has never been so life-changing. When 1 soaked in water, this baby changes colours! Every Beautyblender works best when damp, but the new Shadeshifter has temperature-activated technology that allows hot water to change its colour from a gorgeous lilac to a powder blue. Apply your makeup flawlessly every time without absorbing your product. Look and feel your best with this magical sponge. 2. e.l.f Blending Sponge, £6, Superdrug This blending sponge flawlessly applies makeup for professionally even and smooth-looking skin. Great for creating a full coverage base, contouring or layering colour on the skin. The tip end makes it perfect to get into hard to reach areas to ensure a flawless blend. Use damp or dry for…

Research suggests that the ability to sing is the last thing we lose as we get older. So why not build lasting memories now so that we can continue singing for longer in later life? Celeb vocal coach Mark De Lisser (www.markdelisser.com) shows us how singing can make us happy… 1 Singing the shower This is something we can all do. So, in the morning, pick one of your favourite songs and belt it out as you ready yourself for the day. The endorphins released in your brain will give you the boost you need to start your day, and if the songs are right, maybe even the motivation to do something you've never done before. 2 Singing cardio Singing encourages deep breathing and draws more oxygen into the blood…

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Chunks, £4, retailers nationwide. If you seek out the chocolate chip chunks in your Cookie Dough tub, then you can now enjoy them completely uninterrupted, with these new bags from Ben & Jerry’s. Itsu’s new Seagan-friendly range, itsu restaurants. Tipped to be the next big diet trend, Seaganism means eating a plant-based diet plus fish and seafood. Itsu is the first UK restaurant offering an entire range dedicated to the diet, including their deliciously fresh Super Salmon Light. MadeGood granola bars, £2.90 (box of 6), Asda. These new bars are the first ever allergen free granola bars that are safe for kids to eat in schools. Chose from mixed berry, chocolate chip or chocolate and banana flavours. Danone Simply Fruit and Veg range, £1 - £3,…

www.theastrologyroom.com ARIES 21 March–20 April It would appear to some astrologers that you have gone out of your way to make life more difficult for your close ones lately. This week offers you the chance to show them how beneficial your slower and more alternative route of life you took was. It’s all change from Wednesday, as others’ lives have a knock on effect on you. Call: 09058 170 710* LEO 24 July–23 Aug Try not to pull the wool over others’ eyes financially this week, or it will come back on you tenfold. Games you play in love however seem to cast you as the true professional. You have someone eating out of your hand since last weekend. Now all you have to decide is where you next want…

Did you know? If you didn’t already know it, this year is a leap year, with Leap Day this Saturday 29 February! But what does a leap year actually mean? Wrap your head around these facts… • Adding an extra day every four years keeps our calendar aligned correctly with the seasons. Since a year according to the Georgian calendar and a year according to the Earth’s orbit around the sun are not exactly the same, without this extra day, the seasons would become out of sync. Imagine celebrating Christmas in the summer! • Leap Day is also known, as Ladies Day, as in many cultures, it’s believed that it’s the one day when women are free to propose to men. • According to some folklore, during a leap year,…

Regular headaches Q I suffer from really bad headaches. I have regular eye tests and my glasses are up to date. Should I be worried? Helen, South Wales A Headaches are very common, and can be caused by lots of things, not just eyesight problems. However, having very bad or regular headaches, especially if they don’t respond to non-prescription painkillers like paracetamol or ibuprofen, should be discussed with your pharmacist or GP. Sometimes, taking too many painkillers can actually make the headaches worse. In the meantime, you might be able to lessen the symptoms by avoiding alcohol, drinking plenty of water, taking regular exercise, and relaxing or reducing stress as much as possible. Nauseous feeling Q I keep feeling nauseous. Certain foods seem to kick it off. What could be…

On your bike If you want to get fit, then setting goals and roping in your mates could be the answer, according to a new survey from the British Heart Foundation. They found that setting a target, like a bike ride or marathon, helped 25% of people get fitter in the past. The next most successful tactic was exercising with family and friends which worked for over a fifth of people. The charity has released the figures as it urges the public to get on their bikes for June’s London to Brighton Bike Ride. To sign up for this year’s bike ride for the BHF visit bhf.org.uk/l2b2020 4 million… That’s the number of Brits suffering from arthritis who live with the pain because they avoid taking medication or haven’t found…

Leaning back on the sofa with a cup of tea in hand, I readied myself for a performance. Taking to the stage – our living room floor – my sons Kieran, then 10, and Darren, 21, started sparring. Barefoot and in their pyjamas, the pair of them ducked and dived, swiping at each other to show off their latest martial arts moves. It was 2015, and Kieran and Darren were keen to show me their new jiu-jitsu skills. ‘Go Kieran!’ I cheered proudly as he took a skilful swipe at his big brother. As a single mum, life was hectic, and moments like these were few and far between. You see, just a few months earlier, Kieran had been diagnosed with Asperger’s. When he was born on 14 July 2005…

Q Can I make my lipstick last longer? It comes off so quickly! Jane, Bristol A Absolutely! The key to keeping lipstick on longer is to prep the lips to ensure the surface is smooth and fresh. Using a lip scrub twice a week should be added into your skincare routine. Also using a brush such as a toothbrush over your lips can give a gentle exfoliation. When applying lipstick, always use a lip liner to shape the lip line, but also over the rest of your lips to act as a base. Apply lipstick, blot with tissue then reapply. This will give you a few layers of colour so your look will last much longer. Q How do I know what the best product is for my eyebrows? Mine…

Beef bourguignon □ 800g Specially Selected diced beef□ 85g smoked pancetta□ 150g shallots, peeled and halved□ 2 x carrots, peeled and cut into chunks□ 2 x cloves of garlic, crushed□ 75ml red wine□ 1 x Quixo stock cube□ 2 tbsp rapeseed oil□ 1 x sprig fresh rosemary□ 1 x sprig fresh thyme□ ½ tsp salt□ ½ tsp pepper□ Optional - 1 tbsp The Pantry cornflour, 1 tbsp cold water□ 1 tbsp butter□ 200g button mushrooms□ Specially Selected sourdough baguette or Inspired Cuisine mashed potato 1 Pre-heat the oven to 170°C/150°C Fan/Gas Mark 3. Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, hob-safe casserole dish. In small batches, brown the beef and then place on a plate to one side. 2 Next, add the remaining oil into the pan, followed…

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Planetarium at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich Visit the home of Greenwich Mean Time and the prime meridian of the world. Stand on the iconic meridian line with one foot in the west and one in the east, marvel at one of the biggest telescopes in the world, and see the clocks that changed the world, all before taking a tour of the universe from London’s only planetarium. Fly into the heart of the sun, or land on Mars in this impressive dome. Tickets from £11.85 Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh Travel back in time to witness the famous Big Bang and rocket through the universe in a spaceship, experiencing films like never before in the centre’s 360° digital dome. With state of the art technology and thunderous surround sound to bring…

Placing a bottle of Mad Dog wine on the counter, I smiled politely at the cashier. ‘How’s your day going?’ I asked as she rang up the till. ‘Not too bad, thanks,’ she replied back. She was a complete stranger, but I always liked to be polite – always believed that a smile could go a long way. And as I walked out with my bottle of wine, I could tell that I’d made her day just a little bit better by chatting to her. I’d always been a happy, smiley, bubbly person, never had any trouble making small talk. Even as a child, despite warnings never to talk to strangers, I’d happily go up to people and make conversation. And as I got older, I realised how happy it…

This week, our tip of the week will receive a great product from Addis! Brighten laundry days with the affinity board (£39.99) and collapsible laundry basket (£19.99). The board has seven height positions and a handy integrated hanger bar. While the basket folds down so you can tuck it away. For more ways to make your life easier, visit addis.co.uk How to make your phone battery last longer Experts at Mobiles.co.uk share their tips on how to save energy and get the most from your smartphone battery. 1.ANALYSE USAGE Check your Settings > Battery to understand where your power is going. Video streaming apps and games tend to drain batteries faster, so try to reduce time spent on them. 2.MINIMISE NOTIFICATIONS Disable the notifications for the majority of apps on…

1 Cut down on foods high in saturated fat Meat pies, butter, hard cheese and biscuits are all high in saturated fats which can raise the level of cholesterol in your blood. Replace them with small amounts of foods high in unsaturated fats like oily fish or nuts. 2 Reduce the total amount of fat in your diet Instead of roasting or frying foods, consider grilling, steaming, boiling or poaching food. Choose lean cuts of meat and go for lower-fat varieties of dairy products and spreads. 3 Start exercising Doing 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity every week can improve your cholesterol levels. Moderate activity means you’re working hard enough to raise your heartbeat and break a sweat. If you’re aged 40 to 42 you can get your cholesterol checked…

Q I don’t drink very often but when I do, I binge drink. How bad is that on my body? John, North Devon A Drinking to excess in this way can still have detrimental effects on your health – in the short term, you’re obviously more likely to take risks or have an accident, but in the longer term, regular binge drinking can cause liver disease, and heart and kidney problems. Try to pace yourself, consider alternating with non-alcoholic drinks, and know how many units are in your drinks – keeping track of these can help you stay in control. And here’s another fact to keep you motivated - per gram, alcohol contains almost as many calories as pure fat!…

Watching my friends buy packs of sanitary pads and tampons, I felt disheartened. When will it be my turn? I thought, defeated. I was 16 years old and I hadn’t yet had my period. As each month passed, I hoped it would hit me. Only, it never did. My friends moaned when they were ‘on heavy’. I just wanted to know what it was like to bleed. ‘You might be a late developer, wait until you are 18,’ my GP had advised. I had started to develop boobs, mood swings and monthly pains. ‘But there’s no blood,’ I cried to my step-mum Rachel, 45. I worried that something wasn’t right for years. ‘Still nothing,’ I told my younger sister Kimberly, as another month passed by. Then when I turned 18,…

The pawfect dog bath Craig Roberts was inspired by the love of his first dog – who suffered with really sore itchy skin – to create a cruelty-free, plant-based shampoo for dogs. Introducing, Cooper&Gracie! Here’s Craig’s 8 steps to the perfect dog bath… 1. PREPARE YOUR DOG’S COAT Brush your dog thoroughly to remove any excess dirt. 2.USE A NON-SLIP RUBBER MAT You don’t want them slipping and sliding around. 3.FREE-FLOWING WATER Avoid splashing and dirty water building up around your dog. 4.APPLY THE BEST DOG SHAMPOO O Apply Cooper&Gracie first around your dog’s neck then work down to their feet. 5.TAKE CARE WASHING FACE Use a clean washcloth around your dog’s face and be careful getting water in your dog’s ears and shampoo in their eyes. 6.RINSE THOROUGHLY Massage in…

Candle, £12, kiss-air.com If you’re a dog owner, you’ll know that our little furry friends can produce the most vile smells.‘…because the dog farted’ scented candle is a must to keep the house smelling fresh! Ice lolly notes, £4.95, luckies.co.uk Get to work with these fun ice lolly sticky notes. We certainly wouldn’t advise you to put them in your mouth, but we could hardly blame you if you did. Seletti burger chair, £5,410, naken.co.uk This whopper of a sofa is the ultimate foodie gift for a burger king. Serving you up the most stylish patty, tomato and gherkin in a comfy, soft bun.…

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