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Stop the itch TAKE TIME FOR HEALTH NEWS
TAI CHI
Winter weather means dry, itchy MAGICAL
skin. If you’re prone to aggravated According to a study published in Clinical MANUKA
skin during the winter months, here’s Interventions in Ageing, Tai Chi could
something that can help. Uriage improve the quality of life in people living The natural health world has been
Xémose Anti-Itch Soothing Oil Balm with Dementia. Tai Chi is a gentle, repetitive extolling the benefits of Manuka honey for
(€15) is a deeply nourishing product exercise that promotes mindfulness and has years, and now it seems that medicine is
specifically designed to care for been practiced for years for its health benefits. finally getting on board when it comes to
those with atopic skin. Containing For this particular study, researchers followed its unique healing properties. Researchers
three patented complexes, feelings of a group of 85 senior citizens living with from the UK have found that layering
itchiness, tightness dementia in a community home. Forty-three Manuka honey between layers of surgical
and discomfort are members of the group were asked to continue mesh could act as a natural antibiotic to
immediately calmed. with their normal care and the remainder were stop infections post-surgery.
asked to practice Tai Chi daily for 20 weeks.
e best part? is After six months, the results found that the TAKE TWO…
balm leaves a non- group who practiced Tai Chi were less likely to WAYS TO USE
greasy protective fall than those who didn’t practice and, aside MANUKA
film on skin after use from improvements in physical health, Tai Chi HONEY
to offer continued also improved their quality of life.
protection from As always, if you’re currently taking any
external aggressions. long-term medication or are ill please
Available in speak to your GP or pharmacist before
pharmacies you begin experimenting with Manuka.
nationwide and 1. Eat it – The easiest way to use
cosmeticsonline.ie. Manuka honey is to simply eat it.
According to experts, one teaspoon a
Friendly reminder day can be enough to give your immune
system a boost. Simply allow it to melt
Now’s the time to clean out your make-up bag. According to researchers from the UK, our on your tongue.
make-up bags are likely to harbour a host of bugs including E.coil and staphylococcus. 2. Rub it on your skin – This method is
So if you’ve been using the same bag for years, now’s the time for a clean, new upgrade. a little messy, but it can work wonders
And, while you’re at it, ditch any make-up you’ve been using for years or that’s past its for dry or itchy skin. Simply apply
sell-by date. No idea if it’s still good to use? Look for the little jar on the label that has a directly to your skin and allow it to work
number inside it. That number tells you how long the make-up is good for once it’s open. its magic. Filled with antibacterial and
If you’ve gone beyond that number, it’s time to say goodbye. antimicrobial properties, Manuka is an
excellent skin soother.
By Amy Wall EDUCATION IS KEY WHY DON’T
YOU… WHAT IS
Recent research unveiled ahead of Share MG/MGO?
World Aids Day found that 93 per dinner
cent of people believe there needs On every jar of Manuka honey you’ll see
to be more information on HIV in It’s a dreary time a small MG/MGO rating. The MG/MGO
Ireland. Of those questioned, a of year, so why not rating is one of the methods used to
massive 87 per cent of people had brighten it up by understand the medicinal strength of a
never heard of PrEP, the anti-HIV inviting a friend or particular honey. Methylglyoxal (or MG/
drug. The research, which was a neighbour over MGO) is the natural chemical that gives
conducted by Core Research on for a nice meal? the honey its antibacterial properties.
behalf of Teva Pharmaceuticals Being social has a The higher the MG/MGO rating, the
Ireland, found that one in five host of positive benefits more natural antibacterial properties the
people are unaware of any and not only helps you honey contains.
HIV prevention methods. The to live longer, it also boosts
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EASY WAYS TO BOOST YOUR EMOTIONAL AND SEXUAL INTIMACY

1. Prioritise time together entirely new or a little bit our partners. If we are head- ensures that a couple have
challenging, we experience down in Facebook, we pay something fresh to bring
To prevent the intimate bond ourselves and our partner in less attention to the person back into the relationship.
going missing we need to a new light. It also injects fun sitting with us. We’re not Couples who don’t have this
prioritise our time together. into time together. Think about communicating and very likely fresh energy within their
Setting time aside once a week swapping your weekly pub trip to be missing out on their relationship and spend all
or fortnight will mean that a for bowling or a quiz night in bids for connection. Make a their time together struggle to
couple can properly check in the company of other people. resolution to ignore the phone activate erotic energy for their
with each other, talk and have when you’re prioritising time sexual relationship.
some fun. 3. Turn devices o together and never, ever have it
in the bedroom. 5. Romantic gestures
2. Do something di erent Devices are an intimacy
killer. We spend far too much 4. Maintain time apart These gestures maintain
We do get into habits around time on social media and the tenderness within a
the time we spend together as result is disconnection from Having separate interests relationship and shouldn’t
a couple. By doing something

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SEX FEATURE

By Teresa Bergin be reserved for the days of possible. It’s difficult to get in so you can show them what 17. Consider what you wear
dating. They can be simple and the mood if you’re reminded feels good. As you become
inexpensive; a text, a card, a of all your responsibilities by more comfortable you can Consider the clothes you have
favourite chocolate bar, a note laundry, toys or work papers. add in words but try to avoid right now. Do they make
left in a pocket. Tidy it all up, keep lighting low negatives. Hearing ‘That’s you feel good about yourself?
and the television off to create no good!’ is off-putting for Attractive? Think about
6. Eat a meal together mindfully an ambiance for intimacy. everyone. your underwear drawer. Is
everything grey and ageing?
Cooking and eating activates 10. Maintain non-sexual touch 13. Go on a date Our clothes and underwear
all of our senses – those same have a big impact on how we
senses we need to be fully Many couples whose sexual Going on dates is such an feel about ourselves and our
sensual and sexual. The more relationship has drifted or integral part of the early days sexuality. Go with what feels
we can allow ourselves to stay disappeared will also no longer of a relationship. A date can sexy to you – how you feel
with our sensations, the more engage in non-sexual intimacy. help couples feel special again. wearing it is what matters.
present we become. Being Being comfortably sexual is It’s an opportunity to make an
present is simply about staying connected to being physically effort and spend some time in 18. Schedule sex
in and enjoying the present close in other ways. If physical each other’s company.
moment without focusing on closeness decreases, there’s a Making a date for sex means
the past or the future. Taking strong likelihood that sexual 14. Fantasise you’re both committing
time to prepare and eat a meal intimacy can follow suit. Talk to maintain physical
mindfully together is not only about it and try to re-introduce Sexual fantasy is simply playing intimacy. Don’t worry about
fun, it primes you for a more daily hugs, sitting close on the out your own erotic story in spontaneity. If you’ve set the
sensual, intimate experience. couch and kissing. your mind. You get to choose scene and communicated well
every aspect of it according to with your partner about what
7. Take that mindfulness a step 11. Have outercourse what’s arousing. Developing you’d like, chances are you’ll
further sexual fantasy involves a little get into it.
Enjoyable sex doesn’t have practice and you can help
Let’s forget about intercourse to be limited to or include yourself by reading erotic 19. Ask for what you want
for a moment. Think instead intercourse. Outercourse stories which are now easily
about putting time aside for a means anything that doesn’t available. People often expect their
sensual massage, even better involve penetration. It can partner to know exactly
if you agree NOT to have sex. include kissing, sexual 15. Use a good lubricant what they like and what
Turn down the lights, get some touching, using sex toys, works for them without
nice oil and spend the time oral stimulation and friction. If there’s insufficient ever putting it into words.
touching and massaging each When couples think back lubrication, intercourse It’s understandable because
other. Try to stay focused on to their dating days, this can become uncomfortable we can feel so awkward and
your five senses and how this would have been quite a usual and there will be a real embarrassed talking about
makes you feel. Sensual (rather way to be sexual together. disincentive to continue. sex. A minute’s awkwardness
than exclusively sexual) touch Re-introducing outercourse Lubricant makes everything is worth it though if you can
is something that couples can be an exciting way to vary easier. There’s a wide choice convey to your partner how
forget about as time goes intimate experiences. available, especially if you buy you’d like to be touched. If
on. It’s a wonderful way to online. you frame it in a positive way
reconnect if sexual intimacy 12. Give feedback all the better.
has gone astray. 16. Maintain self-pleasure
Your partner can’t know 20. Don’t compare
8. Look after your body what sensual or sexual touch Masturbation is completely
feels like to you. Giving clear, normal and healthy. Many Your relationship and your
With the frantic pace of life, unambiguous feedback is couples believe that when sex life are as unique as the
we’re at risk of seeing our one of the best ways to get they establish their sexual two of you are. What works
bodies as just an engine to get what you need from a sexual relationship masturbation in one relationship will not
us from A to B. If we ignore our encounter. A good way to should cease. The truth is work in another so ignore
bodies, we neglect ourselves begin is by guiding their hands that masturbation yields the stories your friends tell
but we also end up feeling less many benefits: better sleep, you, the sex scenes in films
inclined to be intimate. Resolve “Devices are reduced stress and knowledge and, especially, pornography.
to be kinder – take a slower an intimacy about what works for you Work at making your
shower (a bath is better), apply killer. We spend sexually. By experimenting relationship and sex life the
a body cream mindfully, start far too much with masturbation, you get to very best it can be for the two
exercising a bit and eat as well time on social know your body and your own of you without comparison to
as you can. personal arousal zones – this is anyone else. WW
media” information you can share with
9. Make your bedroom a haven a partner. By masturbating you Teresa Bergin is a sex and
keep your own erotic energy relationship therapist based in
If your bedroom is where alive and this means that you Dublin. For more information
you’re most often sexual, may be more interested in log on to www.sextherapy.ie
then you need to make it as sexual experiences with your
comfortable and inviting as partner.

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1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground coriander * Stir in the
½ tsp ground ginger
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strands and chopped
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WWLIETOCTMRLIEEEDNAT… HAVE A SNEAK PEAK INTO THE
EDITORIAL TEAM AND THEIR WEEK
Niamh went to see Little
Women last week and JANUARY 13-20
couldn’t recommend
it enough to us at the Fashion
office. Greta Gerwig
is possibly one of the Must-have
best female directors
of the century; her New year, new
screen adaption coat, right? We are
of Louisa May Alcott’s book was so powerful and absolutely obsessed
captivating. Of course, we have to support our fellow with this beautiful gem
Irish lady, Saoirse Ronan, who played Jo March with which we found while
such conviction, deserving of an Oscar for sure. It’s browsing on the River
a film filled with female empowerment and plenty of Island website for a
emotions. The ideal ladies’ date night or mother and bargain of €65. A grey
daughter trip. A tip from Niamh – bring tissues and turn-up sleeve knitted
wear waterproof mascara. duster jacket, a perfect
length and it goes with
Podcast Love everything! Sure what
more could you want?
Podcasts are becoming a favourite
here in the o ce. There seems to be a QUOTE
podcast for everyone today from health
and beauty to crime, film and music. OF THE WEEK
Our top faves would have to be Fearne
Cotton’s Happy Place, and Oprah “Be yourself; everyone
Winfrey’s Super Soul Conversations. else is taken”
Have a much-loved podcast? Tell us by OSCAR WILDE
emailing [email protected]

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TRAVEL THE WORLD
We are in love with Rosie Ramsey, IN STYLE WITH THIS
a mum blogger, DJ, actress and MAP OF THE WORLD
wife to comedian Chris Ramsey. TRAVEL MUG FROM REX
Rosie’s Instagram stories are IRELAND €4.95.
filled with hilarious and relatable
everyday struggles which will
have you laughing until your belly
aches. Check out her Instagram
page: www.instagram.com/
rosemarinoramsey

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COLOUR IN CORNER

Take a few minutes peace and quiet out of your busy day to colour in this powerful picture. As you concentrate on colouring,
expect to feel increased levels of wellbeing. We encourage you to tap into your creativity and balance your self-expressive chakras.

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