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Best foot forward: Walking for wellbeing

BEST FOOT FORWARD

Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that can help us improve our wellbeing and make us a little bit fitter. Walking isn’t winning any prizes for being high adrenaline, but it’s free and you can do it anywhere from hiking in the countryside to strolling round the block. You can revel in the sights and sounds around you or plug yourself into a podcast on an audiobook.

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Walking offers huge health benefits. It’s been proven to reduce stress and anxiety levels, increase energy, boost self-esteem and self-confidence and even helps you sleep better. In some cases, it can help alleviate depression. Physically, walking can help with weight control, reduces the risk of stroke and improves cardiovascular fitness, as well as keeping bones and muscles healthy. Ideally, you should walk briskly for 150 minutes a week, or around 25 minutes each day. Walking to the shops or the school gates, getting off the bus a stop earlier or taking a break at lunchtime all count. You can walk with a friend, join a group or do it yourself. There are bound to be local routes worth exploring, whether it’s a local park, disused railway line, or a coastal path.

The Scandinavians say that there’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. For walking, you want decent shoes or trainers, a jacket that keeps the wind and rain out and some socks that prevent blisters. Visibility is also important, so light or bright colours and reflectivity can help you walk safely.

Aside from the glow of knowing you’ve done your daily exercise, the best thing about walking in bad weather is that warm, relieved feeling as you curl up with a mug of hot chocolate and your nose and ears slowly defrost. It’s time to put your best foot forward.

Revealing the best you

AT NY SKIN CLINIC

MORPHEUS 8

2021 was the year that the ‘non-surgical facelift’ Morpheus8 treatment went viral in the UK. Amanda Holden had Morpheus8 ahead of filming for Britain’s Got Talent in November 2020 noting that it was, ‘the best hour investment for looking 5 years younger!’

Amanda’s not the only celeb fan. When tennis coach and former Strictly contestant Judy Murray grabbed the headlines with her youthful skin transformation, everyone wanted to know what was behind her amazing and natural looking results. When it was revealed that she’d had 3 sessions of Morpheus8, the non-surgical radio-frequency treatment blew up on social media. Her incredible before and after images show notable softened lines, a tighter jawline and smoothed wrinkles.

NY Skin Clinic is one of few clinics in the UK offering this ground-breaking non-surgical facelift treatment. Morpheus8 is the deepest fractional treatment available, penetrating subdermal tissue up to 8mm and is commonly used on the face and neck, but can also be used on other areas of the body that exhibit wrinkles.

The best hour investment for looking five years younger!

Amanda Holden

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(Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment)

NY Skin Clinic’s core mission is to offer the latest innovations in non-surgical aesthetic treatments at affordable prices. Votiva Forma V is a ground-breaking vaginal rejuvenation treatment harnessing non-ablative radiofrequency energy to treat both the internal and external female genitalia. By gently heating targeted areas of the vaginal canal and external labial tissues, Forma V can improve a number of conditions including: loosened vaginal canal/ non-surgical vaginal tightening; urinary stress incontinence; sagging & wrinkled appearance of the labia; vaginal dryness and decreased sensation. Book in now for a free consultation by visiting our website.

The House of Hair is celebrating its first year at its new salon premises on Dee Street. Owner Lorraine Malcolm who started the family-friendly business nine years ago explained, ‘We started on Orchard Street back in 2013, but I wanted somewhere more central.

‘I found our Dee Street site in February 2021. Lockdown gave us time to design the new salon. We now have a large customer car park and room to add to our services. We offer makeup services and I’m hoping to add a nail technician soon. We offer Princess Packages from £40 upwards for girls and a Queen for the Day package for £75 which includes full makeup, lashes and either a blow dry or putting hair up and a cocktail at a local bar. Great for a big night out. We’ve even renovated a space for a pop up shop, which I’m very excited about.

‘We cater to all ages. We want to make each client feel special, being the best version of themselves without breaking the bank! Some of our clients have very busy lifestyles, so we’ve brought in LUMI10. This is an amazing colour product from JOICO which gives 100% grey coverage in ten minutes. It’s suitable for men too. We’re the only salon in Aberdeen that offers it. ‘We’re constantly training and bringing in new services. One of our Senior Stylists started as a Saturday Girl and went on to be recognised as Hair & Beauty’s Assistant of the Year in 2019. We now offer Balmain Hair Extensions and aftercare services. We are qualified Balmain Angels, meaning we can deliver the best possible service to our clients.

‘We’re about great cuts, great colour and great customer service.’

43 Dee Street, AB11 6DY Tel: 07805 386437

house-of-hair.co.uk

Painless permanent hair removal

If you have a problem with unwanted hair, then The Treat Company’s new Smart Diode

Super Laser Hair Removal machine could be just the thing. It’s a painless, hassle-free approach to getting rid of unwanted hair for good.

Owner Brenda Cardno explained, ‘The Smart Diode machine is the best I’ve ever seen. It’s much more powerful, but the ice technology makes hair removal absolutely painless. ‘Now’s the ideal time to book a course of treatments so you’ll be smooth and ready for the summer sun. It’s also great for those who suffer from excess hair due to PCOS. Some sufferers have described it as life-changing. It’s also suitable for all skin and hair types and can be used on the body or face.’

Our full beauty treatment menu is available online and you can book on 01346 583365 or message us on Facebook.

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