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What is Level 7 aesthetics - and do you actually need it?

In recent years, the aesthetics industry has undergone a quiet transformation. Once the preserve of medically trained professionals in sterile clinic environments, aesthetic procedures are now just as likely to be offered in boutique salons, rented treatment rooms, and even home studios. With this accessibility, though, comes a pressing question: how qualified should an aesthetics practitioner actually be?

More specifically — what exactly is Level 7 aesthetics , and does it matter whether your practitioner has it?

Let’s unpack what’s behind the jargon, and whether this...

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7 Ways That Fish Oil is Good for Your Health

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 09/07/2020 - 11:44am

Fish oil is no longer a secret supplement or ingredient, but that is good as more people are learning about how valuable it can be for their diet. Fish oil is found in supplement form, in actual oil or in capsules, as well as found in certain types of fish.

This might be your first time hearing about fish oil, which is okay because it is good to learn about any potential health supplement before trying it out. There are a lot of reasons why fish oil can be beneficial for you, so here are 7 ways that it might be the next thing to include in your diet.

1. Help You Lose Weight...

Is It More Cost-Saving to Have Gym Equipment at Home?

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Mon, 09/07/2020 - 10:16am

Fitness trends are changing world-over with prospects of changing more as time goes by. Saving money, especially during tough times, is a significant priority, especially when it's a fitness question. If you're trying to save expenses on your fitness, consider the prospects of having a simple home gym with simple workout equipment. With gym membership costs on the rise, having a small home-made gym is a convenient way to cost-cut your spending. Having gym equipment in your home means you save on time and have complete privacy. Let's look at why it's more cost-saving to have your gym at...

Health Secretary urges eligible residents in South West to get flu vaccine this winter

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Sun, 09/06/2020 - 4:32pm

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has urged all those people in the South West who are eligible for the flu jab to get one this winter, as the government launches its drive to vaccinate 30 million people.

The drive comes as new research from Public Health England suggests that people who tested positive for both flu and Covid-19 were more than twice as likely to die, compared to those with Covid-19 alone.

The research also found that those with co-infection of the two viruses were more at risk of severe illness.

This year, the flu vaccination programme is being...

10 Badass Viking Hairstyles and How to Get Them

Vikings, also known as Norsemen, belonged from southern Scandinavia, which in the modern world is Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. They were mostly present from the 8th to the 11th century. They gained a reputation as pirates and raiders of the medieval world. They have been quite popular in the media, with several books and TV shows. Viking Hairstyles have also gained a lot of attention over the years. They are typically characterized by an edgy and rugged appearance.

How can I look more Viking?

If you can’t go back a few centuries and be born into a Viking family, no problem, there...

Doctors in Devon issue urgent reminders: face-to-face GP appointments still available, only come to A&E in an emergency

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Mon, 08/31/2020 - 6:07pm

People in Devon are being reassured they will still get a face-to-face appointment at their local practice if their GP thinks they need one, and that they should only go to hospital A&E departments in an emergency.

With the danger of COVID-19 still very much present in Devon, GP practices have measures in place to protect patients and staff by reducing unnecessary contact and travel. They are reminding local people to follow these simple six steps when contacting their surgery:

  1. If you need to seek advice from your GP practice, contact them online via their

  2. ...

The top 3 ways to unwind after a long day

If you are looking for a way to unwind, and in 2020, who isn’t, this piece is for you. After working from home or in the office the last thing you want to do is things around the house but there is a lot of evidence to show that using your brain and body in different ways can actually be more relaxing than watching endless reruns.

Let’s take a look at some new ways you can enjoy your time off.

#1: Online Gaming

If you don’t already know, online gaming refers to casino games you love to play but online. With so many new restrictions, places like Atlantic City and Las...

4 ways to help depression

A landmark study by the University of Exeter has found that daily 20-minute meditation sittings are complementary to antidepressant drugs or counseling sessions for depression. Quite half their patients during this study felt tolerably to be off their antidepressants after three months with no other intervention but MBCT.

Online Therapy

Individuals with depression might be more vulnerable during the COVID-19 pandemic because:

You may have limited access to treatment options (like therapy or counseling)

Isolation can trigger symptoms of depression (such...

Struggling from Body Pain While Working? Here's What You Need to Solve That Problem

Struggling with body pain while working can be distracting, debilitating, and uncomfortable. Oftentimes, body pain is a consequence of working long hours, whether sitting down or doing physical labor. There are ways for you to reduce this pain, however, and to live a comfortable, painless life. This page will hope to tell you a few of those ways. It is important to add, almost as a disclaimer, that if you have been suffering from body pain, inflammation, and aching joints, you should first consult a doctor. There are many more sinister reasons that you could be experiencing frequent joint...

A Guide To Picking The Perfect Bra For Yoga And Its Importance

Getting a new yoga bra isn’t as simple as getting a daily bra. A lot of women will get fitted for a sports bra and call it a day. However, finding the right yoga bra for you isn’t as simple as that. Considering that Yoga is a low-impact activity, you’ll have to find special types of sports bra that won’t inhibit you from doing your favorite activity. Yoga wear is designed specifically to help you stretch comfortably . So, if your bra is too tight or pressing your breasts to your ribcage too hard, you might end up with breathing problems without you even realizing that the culprit is your...

NHS

Choose the right service for your needs over Summer Bank Holiday

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 08/27/2020 - 12:43pm

Doctors in Devon are providing essential advice to people across the county on how to choose the right service for them if they feel unwell this August Bank Holiday weekend.

GP practices will be not be offering same-day appointments on Monday 31 August for the bank holiday, but other services are available for local people and visitors with urgent health needs over the holiday period:

  • NHS 111 – click on https://111.nhs.uk/ (for people aged over five only) or call 111 if you’re feeling unwell, unsure or if you need health advice and guidance in non-life-threatening
  • ...
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