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Household chores best way to lose weight

Experts at the consumer research organisation Which? have revealed that household chores are more likely to help you lose weight than a Wii Fit games console.

In the never ending battle of fat reduction it seems that good old-fashioned chores are the best way to stay trim and fight the flab.

The Wii Fit games console was the first of its kind to be given the thumbs up from the national Change 4 Life campaign, which set out that 60 minutes of activity was sufficient to stay fit and healthy. Now it appears that vacuuming and cleaning is more effective at helping you shed a few pounds.

Peter Beard, expert in fat reduction treatments at SkinGenesis, said: “Many fitness instructors will tell you that the best way of losing excess body fat is by burning more calories, however in the busy lifestyles that we lead today, this isn’t always that easy with people often returning home from work exhausted and unwilling to go to the gym.

“Often people consider surgical options, such as liposuction and tummy tucks, however people should explore all their options before resorting to such drastic measures.

“At SkinGenesis, we would always recommend that our clients maintain a healthy, balanced diet, engage in regular exercise and take advantage of the excellent non-surgical options that are now widely available in the UK.”

Targeted fat reduction treatments, such as mesotherapy, are often referred to as ‘smart lipo’ due to their non-invasive nature, and they work by reducing excess fat cells in the thighs, tummy and hip areas.

Mesotherapy is the technique of introducing small quantities of concentrated ingredients such as amino acids, which are normally produced by the human body, precisely into the targeted areas where the troublesome fat is mobilised and worked out of the body through the lymphatic system.

Peter added, “Unfortunately, due to the fluctuating nature of diets and the level of commitment needed for an exercise-diet based weightloss regime, it is not always possible to reach the targets you set out for yourself.

“By combining exercise programmes, such as the gym or Wii Fit with targeted fat reduction treatments, you can be sure to lose weight quickly and safely with results that will last. And if Which? is correct, an occasional spot of hoovering might also give your weightloss plan that much needed boost.”

Chester Clinic Move - Mollington, Chester

The Chester clinic has moved! Having outgrown our old premises - we'd been there nearly 3 years - we are delighted to report that we have moved (with effect from 1st November 2009) to

Suite 9, Mollington Grange, Parkgate Road, Chester, CH1 6NP

Note that our phone number has changed to

01244 853802

But the welcome from Deborah, Jade and Emma hasn't changed and they look forward to showing you around. Thanks to a lot of hard work on their part, the move went without a hitch and they will be open for business as usual on Tuesday morning, 3rd November.

With more treatment and consultation rooms, the facilities are first class and you can be sure to find the full range of the best available non-surgical skin treatments anywhere.

Important - Email Upgrade

We are improving the way in which we send out our email offers and newsletters and to make sure that you are 100% happy, we need you to confirm that you still want to receive them.

Over the next two weeks you will receive a short email from your local clinic that will contain a link. You need to click on this link as confirmation that you would like to continue to receive our fantastic offers and news.

You'll also notice that the monthly SkinGenesis newsletter has been updated and that there are some new features.

By clicking the link and continuing your subscription to the newsletter you will continue to be the first to know about our special promotional offers and what's going on in the clinics, what's on the blog, and what treatments are available, as before.

But now there are some new features, such as the 'Ask Peter' section, where our resident expert answers all your skin and body queries and UV Index section to provide guidance on the risk posed from UV sunlight.

And in the future we plan to send you the occasional email specific to your particular interest so you can be sure you'll always be interested in what the email is saying.

As a reward for clicking on the link in the email, you will qualify for 10% off your next treatment with us!

So keep your eye on your email inbox over the next few weeks. The email will be sent from SkinGenesis Leeds, SkinGenesis Manchester or SkinGenesis Chester. Then just click on the link... simple!

Winter UV Index Update

It is around this time of year, when the days are shortest and clouds loom large in the sky that we keep our summer sunscreens packed away. Unfortunately just because you can’t feel the sun doesn’t mean we are not exposed to the deadly effect of UV radiation.

UV type A, the deadliest of the UV radiation to reach the earth’s surface, will penetrate cloud regardless of the season. Admittedly the atmosphere, especially clouds, will absorb a fair proportion of the radiation but enough radiation will reach the surface to present a risk to anyone spending an hour or more in the open.

The best way to assess the risk is to take note of the UV Index. The UV Index is a forecast of how much radiation will hit the earth surface and can be obtained for a specific location on a certain day.

The index is easily obtainable, for instance www.metoffice.gov.uk will provide forecasts for most parts of Great Britain and Europe, and anyone wanting a quick update for Leeds can go to the NRPB site. The index is measured in units on a scale of 0 to 11 where 0 is negligible and 11 is very dangerous.

As a general rule a forecast up to the scale of 2 requires no special precautions. A forecast up to scale 4 will need some precautions especially if someone is red or fair haired with blue or green eyes. Above scale 5 most people will need to take precautions. By way of example a blue eyed fair haired person would need to use a full spectrum sunscreen or sun-block if they wanted to stay more than 20 minutes in the sun if the UV Index was scale 5.

Unfortunately various other factors can enhance the dangerous effects of UV A radiation. The exposure increases by the sea and from wet sand and it will almost double if you are above 3,000 metres, so alpine skiers beware.

The easiest way to relate the UV Index to your personal circumstances is to ask SkinGenesis for a personal sun protection guide which will be specific to your skin type. For those that want an in depth explanation of the dangers of UV radiation, the UV Index and sun protection there is comprehensive guide on our website.

Sunbeds not the answer to post summer blues

As hopes of a late summer quickly fade, we are providing a free expert skin analysis in response to a prediction of a rise in people using sunbeds to beat the blues.

Only a few weeks ago sunbeds were categorised by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) as 'definitively carcinogenic to humans'.

We are urging clients not to risk their health by turning to sunbeds as a quick pick-me-up after a disappointing British summer.

Autumn is on the way and your summer holidays might seem like many months ago, which can leave you feeling blue. If you've got a natural tan that is starting to fade, it can be tempting to head to the tanning booths for that quick fix of UV light.

We want to spread the word about the perils of using sunbeds by offering a free expert skin analysis, especially now it is common knowledge that they can cause skin cancer. After a holiday in the sun, it's wrong to assume that your skin is 'used to' UV rays, and that going on a sunbed won't cause any more damage.

You can take advantage of a free expert skin analysis if you are worried about sun damage to your skin. It works by identifying and revealing the sun's effects via UV photo imaging, whilst also testing the skin's pH and analysing its moisture content to work out a treatment regime that is right for you.