Table of contents for 3-Feb-2022 in Pick Me Up!

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Since the dawn of time, the heart has led the head astray – and with deadly consequences. From spurned lovers to familial jealousy; men, women and even children have turned on their nearest and dearest to deliver the ultimate revenge. In this digital magazine, discover some of the most brutal and heartbreaking crimes of passion, from convicted Lorena Bobbitt’s ‘beheading’ of her husband, to the tragic case of Marie Trintignant, a beautiful actress beaten to death by her rockstar lover. Uncover the shocking shooting of Marvin Gaye by his own father and read about the senseless murder of Gianni Versace. To get your free copy of Crimes of Passion use this link: bit.ly/3rk5IRO Offer available from 27 January to 27 February 2022 Check out more of our amazing bookazines at www.magazinesdirect.com/guides-and-specials/…

If you’re embarking on a new fitness journey this year, don’t forget to take care of yourself Debbi Christer, from independent physiotherapy provider Ascenti, shares her top tips for avoiding injuries. 1. TAKE A PHASED APPROACH TO BUILDING UP YOUR FITNESS Start with a low-impact exercise programme that your joints can cope with. You’ll find it much easier to maintain and you’re a lot more likely to stay motivated. Walking, swimming and cycling can get you into the swing of things. 2. MIX IT UP Variety is the spice of life, and when it comes to exercise and your joints, it is vital. Doing different activities, such as combining your cardio and strengthening exercises, will give your joints a chance to recover. It’ll also help to improve your muscle function…

We like to think that family members will always be in our lives, supporting and guiding us through both good and bad times. Having a great relationship with a parent, sister, cousin or mother-in-law can be a real blessing. However, that ideal isn’t always the case. According to Stand Alone, a charity helping to prevent estranged individuals, one in five families are touched by family estrangement in the UK. That means over 12 million individuals have some sort of issue with a loved one We are told that arguments are natural and most of us can recall a squabble with a parent or an unhappy partner. But what happens when things escalate and you reach a sudden stalemate? And you cannot forgive your mum for leaving or you don’t get…

After spending over 20 years as a school bus driver, Peggy Pettis had been looking forward to her retirement years Peggy, 64, loved gardening and enjoyed planting flowers at her home that she shared with her husband, David Pettis, in Cheney, Spokane County, Washington. But frustratingly, Peggy was in physical pain after an unusual freak accident. In 2016, Peggy had been gored by a boar while working on their family farm. Its sharp tooth had sunk deep into her leg and the injury had left her with a limp, as well as suffering with persistent pain. Peggy took the opioid painkiller, hydrocodone, and her caring husband helped her to manage her discomfort levels. Peggy and David had been married for 33 years, and they shared an adult son and daughter.…

This February half-term, why not take your little twitchers to your local Squire’s Garden Centre for an owl-some day out? Get artistic and paint your own ceramic bird feeder. It will look beautiful hung in the garden and will help attract birds this spring, especially after you sprinkle some seeds inside! If that’s not enough to tickle your fancy, take your little explorers on a free wild bird treasure hunt! On this exciting quest, little ones will follow a trail of bird characters around the garden centre, then answer some questions on an activity sheet which will help to spell out a magic word. There’s no need to book, simply flutter in on the day and begin the hunt. A fun and educational day out, the Create & Grow activities…

LISTEN IN After her daughter was diagnosed with leukaemia at one-years-old, Anshu Bahanda was thrown into an unknown world. With endless appointments and hospital stays, Anshu became passionate about wellness. Now, her daughter is 20-years-old and cured of the disease. However, Anshu’s dedication to health and wellbeing remains. With the launch of her podcast, Wellness Curated, she has covered topics on the likes of brain optimisation and anxiety, and spoken to many practitioners, experts and therapists from both Western and alternative traditions. Speaking to experts from all over the world, Anshu shares her dedication to health and wellbeing with you! • Listen on Spotify We’re loving Are you passionate about nature or know someone who has green fingers? Treedom is all about planting trees in the likes of Kenya and…

Mood swings Q My son used to be so happy and laid-back, but all of a sudden, he’s like a moody teen. He’s only six. What’s going on? Alexandra, Cheltenham A Young children experience the same range of emotions as adults. They just lack the ability to communicate or express them. Show empathy by telling them you know how they must be feeling – you felt the same when you were their age. Encourage them to try and share how they are feeling. Explain they will feel better when they have started on this new task or embraced the difficult problem. Sometimes distraction is very helpful, especially if you can make them laugh. Praise them for anything they have done that was sensible and good. In the end, if you’ve…

Nimah Darcy, skin expert and founder of Re-Nu Skin Clinic, says: ‘We have been seeing more acne cases than ever. ‘Adult acne can flare up for a number of reasons, including stress, lifestyle changes, medication and the wrong skincare. ‘Yellow-headed spots, papules and breakouts are usually down to stress, lifestyle reasons and what you eat. ‘Hormonal acne is often really tough and sore, and can look more like purple boils or sores. ‘Women who have never suffered with acne before are experiencing breakouts – people are working longer hours, or may be experiencing heightened stress.’ She shares her top five tips to prevent acne: 1. Wash your hands before you wash your face, to avoid transferring bacteria. 2. Change your pillow case every night to help prevent bacteria developing overnight.…

Putting my little girl to bed, I dropped a few granules straight into her mouth. ‘Yum,’ Imogen, then three, smiled. Just like me, she suffered from asthma, and the granules were to help her sleep at night. Although, I think she just thought they were sweets! Having suffered from asthma since I was five, as soon as she began to show symptoms at the age of two, I took her straight to the doctor. Knowing how bad my own can be, I wanted to get it under control as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, I was diagnosed with brittle asthma around six years ago, making me more susceptible to attacks. It’s been a hard time, but I always hid my condition from Imogen. Me and my husband Michael, 29, didn’t want…

Sitting cross-legged on the floor, I closed my eyes and took a deep, relaxing breath. At 55, I was as fit and healthy as I’d ever been. I’d run my own exercise classes over the years, I did a bit of yoga here and there, and I worked full-time as a counsellor, too. My younger daughter Catherine, now 32, was pregnant with my first grandchild, and I couldn’t wait to be a nan. While my husband John, now 80, was retired, there was no slowing down for me! So when I went for a routine mammogram back in 2014, I expected it to come back clear as it always had in the past. I was called back in to get the results and John and I sat across from the…

Niels Eék, psychologist and co-founder of mental wellbeing and self-development platform Remente (www.remente.com), has shared some sticky scenarios and the best steps to take in overcoming them… How to keep the peace when two of your family members hate each other: Big arguments normally stem from small comments, so in order to avoid the explosion, become the mediator between them. 1. Get perspective Since arguments often arise from miscommunication, it is beneficial to take a step back, try to understand the other viewpoints, and attempt to look at the whole picture. 2. Learn to let go Often, when we lose control in a stressful situation, it isn’t just the immediate issue, but an accumulation of little thoughts that crowd our heads. Try to let go, get a better understanding of…

SNUG AS A BUG Soap and Glory really know how to treat us when it comes to affordable skincare – with that familiar fragrance, gorgeous packaging and formulas that leave us snug as a bug. For many of us, they’re a comforting brand, reminiscent of our younger years, but their innovative products keep us coming back for more! Now, with their new Perfect Zen range, you can fall to sleep to the relaxing notes of lavender and tonka bean. Meet the range. Available from Boots. 1. Perfect Zen Bath Milk, £9 Calming and comforting, this milk bath additive soothes for snooze-inducing relaxation. 2. Perfect Zen Body Scrub, £9 Wonderfully warming, skin softening and smoothing, this soothing scrub is the perfect pre-snooze pamper that helps relax the whole body. 3. Perfect…

www.clairepetulengro.tv 27 January – 2 February ARIES 21 March–20 April A week in which you will have to make family a priority. You’ve swept certain subjects under the rug for long enough. If you’re not happy, then you’ll be taking action to change things. You won’t care who you offend either, not with the attitude Mars is giving you. Know how far is too far to push an older face, or you could fall out of favour with close ones. Call: 09058 170 710* LEO 24 July–23 Aug Travel you make in the week ahead changes the direction you decide to go in life. You realise you were not aiming high enough. Don’t waste money on what you can get for free, with a little patience. You would be far…

Watching the ground below me get closer and closer as the plane landed, I felt a tingle of excitement. I went to university in Albuquerque, New Mexico, after getting accepted on a football scholarship. Every time I came back home to Derby for the holidays, I couldn’t wait to see everyone. One of the first people on my list was my nan Emily Webster, 69. Knocking on the door, I waited excitedly for Nan to open it with her big beaming smile. ‘Lovely to see you,’ she said, giving me a big hug. Nan had only been in my life for the past five years, as she and my mum Yvonne, 46, had sadly drifted apart over the years. But since they’d been reunited, we all made a massive effort.…

If you didn’t fancy rewatching Sex and the City for a third time, why not tune in to the reboot? And Just Like That, follows Carrie, Miranda, and Charlotte, as they no longer have to navigate life through their 30s, but the even more complicated reality of life and friendship in their 50s. The 10 part series has everything you need to make you laugh and cry. Just remember to take note of their street style for your own fashion creations… The series is available to stream on Now TV today! Top tip If you want to recreate an outfit, don’t think that it has to be exact. Have a play with items you already own. Top tip Don’t be afraid to mix colours and patterns. Experiment to find your…

Are you ready to start healthy eating? WW, formerly Weight Watchers, can help with their Everyday cookbook (£14.99). Packed full of over 100 delicious recipies, you can create home-cooked dishes for the whole family, while keeping your wellbeing on track. Visit weightwatchers.com/uk to grab your copy now – healthy eating doesn't have to be boring, so give it a go today! Raspberry ripple roulade □ 3 egg whites□ 175g caster sugar□ 1 teaspoon cornflour□ 1 teaspoon white wine vinegar□ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract□ 1 teaspoon icing sugar, for dusting FOR THE RASPBERRY PURÉE □ 50g fresh raspberries□ 1 teaspoon icing sugar□ Squeeze of lemon juice FOR THE FILLING □ 150g 0% fat natural Greek yogurt□ 2 teaspoons icing sugar□ ½ teaspoon vanilla extract□ 100g fresh raspberries, large ones halved 1…

Linda McCartney’s Vegetarian Pulled Pork Rolls, £2.25, Sainsbury’s An indulgent vegetarian snack. These mouth-wateringly buttery pastry snacks have a delicious smoky barbecue pulled pork style filling. Sushi Daily Korean hot food range, from £7.75, Asda Noodles, rice, Korean barbecue and spice! In partnership with The Vegetarian Butcher, Sushi Daily’s exciting new plant-based meals are packed full of fresh vegetables and meat alternatives that taste as good as the real thing. Choose from bibimbaps, noodles and bulgogis. Caluccio’s Perfect Pasta Sauces, £5.95, carluccios.com Authentic Italian tasting sauces, all made with handpicked sun ripened tomatoes from Puglia, Italy. The Sugo All’Arrabiatta contains a gentle kick from chillies, the Sugo Pomodoroe Basilico is an extra rich sauce which is also perfect for crostini’s and pizzas and the Ortalana has added onions, carrots, celery…