As I’m sure many of you know (as I have nagged you enough!), one of my pet hates in the unnecessary use of chemicals is air-fresheners. If I hated them before, I detest them even more now the plug-in variety has become the most popular type – think of all that wasted energy simply to …
Quote of the Month
In the Work section of The Guardian recently, a businessman from the Geek Squad was describing the pledges he asks his IT problem-solving employees to sign up to when they join. I thought they were great and would love more people in service industries to adopt this attitude. My favourites were: “I will assume every …
A Diabetes Pill For Life? On Yer Bike…
In a recent study, 3234 non-diabetic patients with elevated glucose - a high-risk population for developing diabetes - were assigned to either a placebo, metformin (a diabetes drug) or lifestyle change involving at least 7% weight loss and 150 minutes of physical activity per week. The average length of time for follow-up was 2.8 years. …
In Praise Of Eggs
I eat a lot of eggs. I think they are great protein, filling and the ultimate fast-food. Here, then, are some of my favourite ways to use them… As a Wrap Simply make a thin plain or herb omelette by whisking an egg or two, swirling it thinly around the pan, much as you …
Suncare Products
I know, I know. Not been much call for them recently. But some of you I know are planning Autumn and Winter breaks. So, having thought that the AMB new range is admittedly excellent, but also quite pricey, I have decided to stock more of the great Green People range. We have been doing the …
New Skin Exfoliator
I have been reviewing the skin exfoliators in the range. I know some of you like the Green People Fruit Scrub, but personally I find it a bit too rough on my skin. I was going to delist it, but I have kept it on for those of you who like it. However, I have …
Brown mascara
Many of you have been asking for a brown mascara, and regrettably, AMB don’t do one in the new make-up range. However, as always, I have been on the trail of a replacement. I have found a really nice one from Lavera. Even a little bit cheaper at £9.90. So, I have now added it …
INDIGESTION DRUG ‘CAN RAISE BRITTLE BONE DISEASE’
Drugs used by millions of patients in UK to treat indigestion can increase the risk of osteoporosis, researchers warn. Their study shows long-term use is linked to weakened bones later in life. The drugs are called proton pump inhibitors, or PPIs, are prescribed by doctors and sold over the counter. The research team in …
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SWIMMERS CAN WAVE GOODBYE TO CHLORINE
I was really pleased to read this – I have discouraged people from swimming in the past because it is just too toxic: “It's the bane of swimmers' lives - but chlorine in pools may become a thing of the past. An odourless, colourless alternative called PoolSan, has had a successful 2 year trial at Leatherhead …
SOLAR POWER FROM SAHARAN SUN COULD PROVIDE EUROPE’S ELECTRICITY
How’s this for fascinating? An area the size of Wales in the vast expanse of the Saraha could one day generate enough solar energy to supply all Europe's electricity, said Arnulf Jaeger-Walden of the European Commission's Institute for Energy. Scientists are calling for a huge series of solar farms to be built. Guardian 23.7.08