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there is now a large selection of card, paper there is now a large selection of card, paper and embellishments to choose from. You can and embellishments to choose from. You can actually buy box sets and kits which contain actually buy box sets and kits which contain everything you need to create personalised everything you need to create personalised wedding invitations from home. But if you are confi dent in your crafting skills then you can buy packs of blank cards and envelops wedding invitations from home. But if you are confi dent in your crafting skills then you can buy packs of blank cards and envelops Our Fashion
Jantino Your rst choice for mother of the bride and groom, cruise and evening wear. Stocking stunning out ts and matching accessories from British and International designers. Jan and her team are always on hand to
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Our Health
how hypnotherapy Could help you
louise squires
HPD, DSFH, MNCH (Reg.) AfSFH (Reg.), MHS (Reg.)
Having suffered with anxiety in the past, working in high pressure sales roles, whilst managing the demands of two young children. I understand how stress can impact every aspect of our lives, leading to weight gain, panic attacks, insomnia and negative self-talk.
As a solution focused hypnotherapist, I help people to make significant, positive changes in their lives in a short period of time. I help my clients focus on what they want to achieve rather than on their problems. Sometimes clients feel a certain way, but they don’t know the reason why, or they don’t want to talk about why they feel the way they do. I work with clients with anxiety, depression, weight management, phobias, sleep problems, confidence issues, imposter syndrome and many other areas. I help my clients to identify and work with their inner skills and resources, to help them to realise their potential and ability to make positive changes.
I offer a free initial consultation if you would like to find out more about how hypnotherapy could help you, please get in touch.
Appointments are available at my clinics in Bromsgrove and Quinton, or I offer home visits, if required.
Are you feeling stressed or anxious? Do you wish you could find a better way to cope?
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have you heard?
A new hearing care service is now available in Wombourne.
Following the success of our hearing and ear care practice at Hear in Hagley which opened a little over 2 years ago, we are proud to offer the same excellent service to the people of Wombourne and the surrounding area.
We opened our brand new bespoke audiology and ear care practice - Hear in Wombourne in June 2021.
As a family run, independent business, mother and daughter – Jo and Sophie lead the teams in our clinics offering the very best audiology services using the latest equipment and technology.
Our desire is to provide a quality hearingcare service where clients can feel comfortable to discuss their hearing issues with our highly qualified audiologists and earcare professionals. We want to help you hear and feel better and just make better hearing simple
Our professional ear wax removal service, using the latest equipment, is proving particularly popular in our clinics. If you would like to book an appointment please call and we will have your ears cleared in no time. The very latest in Hearing aid technology is available at all our centres and the accessibility (parking) at all locations is easy and stress free.
Our clinical team has expanded with Marie and Wyll joining Jo, Sophie and Julia to offer hearing care in our clinics, 6 days a week. Marie is an experienced Audiologist and Wyll is a qualified Hearingcare Assistant.
Client coordinators Diane and Cath have been joined by Karen and Linda who now look after our lovely clients at Hear in Wombourne! We want you, our customers, to be sure of receiving the very best in customer service. The number of client reviews and recommendations we receive reassure us that we are doing a great job.
It’s full steam ahead for our team with the hearing health of our clients at Hear in Hagley and Hear in Wombourne firmly in our hearts.
Why not book an appointment and start your journey to better hearing with us.
Book in to see us by phoning, emailing or booking online at: www.lifestylehearingsolutions.co.uk
HAGLEy CLINIC
01562 884400 hagley@lifestylehearingsolutions.co.uk 125 Worcester Road, Hagley, Stourbridge, Dy9 oNW
WoMBoURNE CLINIC
01902 302266 wombourne@lifestylehearingsolutions.co.uk Hear in Wombourne The Corner House, High St, Wombourne, WV5 9DN
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HEAR IN HAGLEY Call us: 01562 884400 hagley@lifestylehearingsolutions.co.uk 125 Worcester Road, Hagley, Stourbridge, DY9 ONW HEAR IN WOMBOURNE Call us: 01902 302266 wombourne@lifestylehearingsolutions.co.uk The Corner House, High St, Wombourne, Staffordshire.WV59DN
a to Z of skin health Questions
Lisa Evans Reid Clinical Director at Reflect
I get asked so many questions on what we can and cannot treat in clinic or what is this treatment and how does it work? So, I have decided to do an A – Z for you and give you as much information on the most common questions I am asked. We start with a big question
CAN yOu HELP ME, I HAVE ACNE?
There are different types of acne, but Acne Vulgaris is the most common and is the focus of this feature.
First, there is no magic cure for acne, it’s all about managing your symptoms. Acne Vulgaris can be quite complex and it’s important that you understand the stage you are at! Not only can you easily spread acne but also your mental health can be affected, and professional support can be very important. This is often where an aesthetician is worth their weight in gold because they understand the acne stages and are knowledgeable in what treatment and products will benefit you.
Acne blights many people’s lives and is the most common skin condition we treat in the clinic. Most people associate acne with teenagers, and yes, you would be correct. However, adult-onset acne is also a genuine problem for all sexes. more sebum the more bacteria will develop in your pores. In addition, to increased sebum and bacteria, a build-up of dead skin cells, will block your pores and hair follicles resulting in inflammation which could develop into acne in some people.
As you can see in the above image, there are six stages of acne Vulgaris. Aestheticians can help you with all stages of acne, however, at Reflect if your acne is stage 4/5/6 we will always refer you to your GP for a complete diagnosis. GPs may prescribe medication if required, and of course a good skincare routine, and refer patients back to us for ongoing day to day management. Acne stage 1/2/3 usually are manageable by a skin clinic. At Reflect we offer a range of specific acne treatments tailored to your skin needs, including your homecare skin health routine and this is something you should look out for when choosing a clinic.
WHAT CAuSES ACNE?
Well, it's multiple factors, but basically spots develop due to the overproduction of sebum secreted by the sebaceous gland into the pores causing your skin to look oily! This excessive secretion is caused by your hormones. Skin Propionibacterium thrives in sebum so the
IT'S A HORMONE THING!
All acne is related to hormones, but Adult-onset acne can often be related or even triggered by other health concerns such as PMS, peri menopause, menopause, PCOS (poly cystic ovary syndrome) in women and stress, weight gain, and some prescribed medications in
both sexes. It can become a real struggle to gain the upper hand, and a professional aesthetician will recognise this and be able to help you manage it or suggest perhaps a visit to your GP. You may be referred to an endocrinologist who can further investigate your symptoms. Endocrinologists are medical doctors who specialise in diagnosing and treating health conditions related to problems with the body's hormones, hormonal glands, and related issues.
DID yOu KNOW
"Avoid touching your face," as this is the primary way dirt and germs are transferred. A 2020 study by the Centre for Disease Control (CDC) estimated that we touch our faces sixteen times an hour!
To conclude YES a skin clinic and help you with acne Good skin Health and the correct skincare routine and products can have a massive positive impact on acne! I have seen countless acne sufferers at stage three/four drop to a manageable stage one/two with sound advice and support from an experienced aesthetician.
So, if you are suffering, STOP going round in circles wasting money on product after product and having the same negative outcome. Book a skin consultation with an aesthetician and get the visual assessment and the help you need to manage your acne.
Next edition – Can I remove my Birth Mark? What’s a Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)? Do you do Botox?
Our Health
Medical Aesthetics
NEW!
HEAVEN SKINCARE LAUNCHES COLLAGENDROPS
DEBORAH MITCHELL DEBORAH MITCHELL unveils her new anti-ageing weapon. Renowned in the beauty industry for her game-changing beauty essentials, she has launched her latest innovation – Collagen Drops.
“Collagen is found in abundance in our skin when we are young, but as we get older the amount diminishes – in fact, by the time we’re 50 we’ve already lost up to a third, and this leads to a dry complexion and signs of ageing,”
explains Deborah. “Thankfully, my new Collagen Drops
help boost that lost collagen… and then some. I’ve been working on these new supplements for a number of years now and because I am using high levels of collagen the results so far have been just amazing.”
She suggests adding a few drops in a glass or water each morning, mix in with Heaven’s Age Defiance Cream, or, if you have a blemish on your face, then add a drop directly to your skin and massage in.
Katie has been using the new Collagen Drops for a month and has been delighted with the results: “I started using the drops every morning and evening. By week two I started to see the change – it literally happened overnight. I noticed that my skin was glowing when I woke up and later that day a relative ask me what skincare products I was using as she noticed the difference too.
“Since then, I have noticed the shine on my hair is amazing. I have long dark hair and it can often look dull it is now so shiny that I’ve received so many compliments. Once I completed my month’s supply of drops and I stopped taking them and more or less straight away I have seen a massive difference – my skin doesn’t have that extra glow and my hair has started to look dull again. It’s definitely time to reorder; I’ve realised I can’t live without my Collagen Drops - I want my glow back!”
• Deborah has been busy researching, creating and testing these potentskincare supplements since 2016 as part of her Inner Beauty collection.
• Available in Heaven salons and online, these new drops contain high levels of marine collagen to leave you looking and feeling – fabulous.
• Thanks to their super skin-boosting collagen and hyaluronic acid content, they can also promote healthy, shiny hair.
Collagen Drops cost £37 for a box of three phials, which last 2 weeks and more. You can also buy them as a bi-weekly subscription online at: www.heavenskincare.com - saving £9.50 per box.
QUOTE CODE: WW3 at the checkout when you take a subscription and we’ll pop a skincare gift in on subscription every month
NEW! HEAVEN SKINCARE
ALPINE DROPS
It’s true that we are what we eat… but what if you could make every mouthful of food or every sip of your drink even better for you? Heaven’s Alpine Drops boost vitamin absorption and water purity to improve body function.
Inspired by the very essence of the Alpines, where you’ll find the cleanest air and water molecules, they capture nature’s finest ingredients, including volcanic ash and pine sap, to help neutralise the negative impact pollutants can have on our bodies. There are three phials – Activator, Balancer and Maintenance – that work over a two-week cycle.
Deborah used her Alpine Drops before and after a recent operation on her knees, leading to a speedy recovery and a return to work in just three weeks.
“I also lost weight gradually, despite having an issue with my thyroid which had previously made it very difficult to shift those excess pounds. My skin looks clearer, like I have foundation on all the time, and I’m not suffering the pain from spondylitis in my neck any more. They are so easy to use – I just add a drop in my drink whenever I think about it. And if I feel I need for an extra boost then I put a large squirt in a glass of squash and that makes me feel more energetic. If someone said I could not use them now, I would be devastated.”
Alpine Drops cost £37 for a box of three phials, which last 2 weeks and more. You can also buy them as a bi-weekly subscription online at: www.heavenskincare.com - saving £9.50 per box.
QUOTE CODE: WW3 at the checkout when you take a subscription and we’ll pop a skincare gift in on subscription every month
