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3 techniques you can use to avoid jetlag
Jetlag is an absolute pain. It’s bad enough cramming yourself into a tiny airplane seat for several hours, without knowing that you’re probably going to arrive at your destination looking and feeling like a zombie. Here are some simple tricks you can use to try and lessen the impact of jetlag: 1. Try to slot…
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Why you should send angry emails to yourself
This is a modern bugbear of mine. You know how sometimes a friend or work colleague can send an email that seems completely and utterly insensitive? At the time all you want to do is hire a gang of angry mums to tell them off in the sternest way possible… or fire off a really…
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3 great uses for honey
Honey doesn’t just taste great, it’s also an excellent source of vitamin A (which is great for your eyesight). There are a number of other weird and wonderful uses for honey you may not have come across before. Here are 3 of my favourites: Treating Burns – Rub honey on a burn to help clean…
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Jewelry stuck on your wrist? Try opening a packet of crisps!
It’s natural for our fingers and joints to swell up from time to time, especially in this balmy weather. It’s usually nothing to worry about and more often than not it’s to do with heat causing the blood to rush to the surface of the skin. Irritated joints (from repetitive strain and such like) can…
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Got a stiff neck? Grab a sock… and some rice!
Ever suffered from a stiff neck? I’ve spent most of the day making strange robot gestures to avoid any sudden twinges because of mine. If you’ve ever suffered from the same you’ll know it’s very frustrating and can make you feel moody and irritable. This is a great tip for if you’re ever caught out…