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Golden & Gorgeous – Sunless Tanning AdviceFor the uninitiated, the world of sunless tanning can be confusing. Explore your options with some help and advice from expert, Kelly Hooper. READ MORE »  OTHER ARTICLES
A Dental EvolutionThe days of production-line dentistry are fast disappearing, as expert Carol Somerville Roberts explains. READ MORE » 
Yoga: One-Stop DetoxStart 2009 as you mean to go on with the cleansing practice of yoga, says Marina Sossi. READ MORE » 
So Spa, So GoodEver wondered where the best spas in Somerset are? The Good Spa Spies have been travelling the UK tirelessly reviewing the cream of this nation’s spas for The Good Spa Guide’s new book, ‘The Best Spas in Britain’. With the spa city of Bath and some world-renowned hotels in Somerset, it’s not surprising that five of the best spas are right here on our doorstep! The Good Spa Spies reveal all in our November issue. READ MORE » 
21st-century SmileBack in the day, dentists were there to be dreaded and endured during a six-monthly visit guaranteed to bring a tear to your eye. And what did we have to show for it? A numb face and a mouth full of dark fillings. How times have changed. Nowadays, though, you’re more likely to walk out of the surgery with renewed confidence than a sore mouth. Modern dentistry has much to offer, from sparkling white teeth that have been professionally straightened to a smoother, more youthful complexion. READ MORE » 
The Power of Pilates‘If at the age of 30 you are stiff and out of shape, you are old. If at 60 you are supple and strong then you are young.’ So said Joseph Pilates (1880-1967), one of the first people to recognise the link between the mind and the body. The aim of his exercises is to develop your body’s core strength, improve flexibility, balance and stamina through a series of low-impact conditioning and stretching exercises. As a result you can expect an improvement in posture and overall mobility, so Pilates can help you maintain a full and active lifestyle in your later years. READ MORE » 
| The Changing EyeRegular check-ups are important to catch any problems early. Get some sound advice from the experts! READ MORE » 
Adult Braces – Not Just Kids Stuff Twenty years ago, it would have been very unusual to see adults wearing braces on their teeth. Not any more, as Carole Pugh discovers. READ MORE » 
Posture PerfectMore than 40% of the population is affected by back pain. It is the second most common reason for missing work in the UK and it can come about from minor activities such as emptying the dishwasher or putting a child into a car seat; even sneezing can cause lower back pain. For Back Care Awareness Week, 4-10 October, ‘Somerset Life’ magazine suggests some simple steps you can take to protect your back. READ MORE » 
Suitably ShadyMost people know about the harmful effects ultra violet (or UV) light can have on the skin. But whilst people regularly use sun cream for protection, is the same consideration being given to exposure of the eyes? In normal day-to-day life, the eye is more than capable of coping with exposure to UV radiation. However, at other times – sunbathing, surfing, sunbeds, skiing, welding – the eye’s protection can struggle to cope and damage can occur. So what effect can the sun have on our eyes and what should we be doing to protect them? READ MORE » 
Back to Nature BeautyI am going back to nature. This doesn’t mean that I will swap my kitten heels for Jesus sandals, or that I will be crunching on mung beans rather than crisps. No, instead I will be taking a long, hard look at what I had previously slapped on my body, with carefree abandon, in the name of beauty. After all, many of the bottles lined up on our bathroom shelves are full of unpronounceable chemicals; this May it’s time to try some more natural alternatives READ MORE » 
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Somerset Walks
Whether you choose a woodland trail, a stroll through Lorna Doone country, a walk centred around impressive geological features or on spectacular viewpoints, our wonderful selection of Somerset walks, which feature monthly in the magazine, will bring you chance encounters with Exmoor ponies, feral goats, rabbits, kestrels, buzzards, red deer and butterflies.
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Garden Visits
Inspirational visits to gardens across the county feature in Somerset Life every month and here we give you a taste of just six of them, most of which are open to the public and guaranteed to enlighten and enthral.
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Celebrity Interviews
Characters from the county talk to us every month about their lives and loves, and this selection captures the flavour and variety of six of these celebrity interviews. You can catch up with the latest interview in the current issue of Somerset Life.
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10 good reasons to visit...
In this popular series which features every month in Somerset Life, we take a deeper look at what there is to see and do in villages and towns across the county.
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