Ears are funny-looking fleshy flaps at the side of our heads, and if we are lucky we can ignore them most of the time. However, our ears are marvels of engineering and as such they should be respected and looked after. Everyone knows that you should never put things inside your ears, and yet almost…

A deceased friend or relative can feel ever-present – especially on the anniversary of their death. While this date only swings around once a year, it can leave you confronting fresh feelings and emotions that you’d have hoped to have moved on from. Luckily, you can come out of the other side feeling better about…

Reiki is a Japanese healing therapy which promotes relaxation and stress reduction. It is based on the principle that unseen life energy flows through the body and can be tapped into by the healer using a “laying on of hands” type therapy. Reiki is a form of spiritual healing and treats the whole person, creating…

A manicure is a popular form of treatment performed on your fingernails and the skin that surrounds them. The end result leaves the area looking healthier and more aesthetically pleasing than ever before. The question is: how can you tell when you’re overdue a manicure? It just so happens that there are a number of…

You should really have your teeth whitened before the stage when your gnashers turn an unsightly shade. The question is: how can you predict when this will happen to you? Well, it just so happens that there are a number of habits that will speed the process along. Luckily, the effects of the following three…

The main way that you’re likely to encounter this is when swimming in the pool or the ocean. The amount of water that can enter your ears can be absorbed into the wax, therefore making it expand beyond its normal size. In fact, you might not even realise that you’re dealing with an ear wax…