Innholdsfortegnelse for 01-May-2018 i Woman's Weekly

Flicking through this week’s issue, I couldn’t help but be wowed by the gorgeous model in our fashion feature on page 16. She looks like she’s having so much fun showing off this season’s stylish shades and her curly hair is sensational. As someone who has struggled with her curls for many years, I really admire people who embrace their natural locks. During my youth, I quickly had to learn that a hairbrush was the enemy, turning my smooth ringlets into a frizzy mass. But without the discovery of curl creams and frizz tamers, I was left to straighten my mop for years, leaving it dry and dull from heat damage. Now I’ve grown to love my bouncing tresses and there isn’t a straightener in sight! But I do know…

For many of us, thinning hair can be a problem. An estimated 8 million women in the UK now suffer from hair loss and one in three of us develop thinning hair*. But the good news is, with the right nutrition, products and styling know-how, you can thicken your crowning glory naturally. 1 Thicken Your Hair From The Inside The hair follicle is one of the last tissues in our body to benefit from good nutrition, so if your diet is deficient in certain nutrients, your hair will suffer. Because hair is mostly protein, this is an important area of your diet to consider improving. Essential fatty acids, iron, silica, biotin and zinc are also vital for hair growth and preventing brittle, unhealthy looking hair. Worried your diet isn’t up…

Takes: 4 hours YOU WILL NEED A pair of jeans from a charity shop (we used a man’s pair with 86cm waist) Scissors Seam ripper Pins Hand-sewing needle Matchingthread Sewing machine Tape measure 50cm of 115cm-wide patterned fabric 2 sew-in snap fasteners Stockists: Singin’ in the blues drops cotton, £11.99 per m, minervacrafts.com 1 Cut across the legs of your jeans to your desired bag length. Cut out the leg seam and unpick the gusset all the way up to the front zipper and back waistband. 2 Turn the jeans inside out and pin the front gusset fabric together with right side facing. Sew together to form a straight seam and snip away the extra gusset fabric to create a 1cm seam allowance. Press the…

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I’d got so used to my heartburn waking me up in the night that I’d learnt to watch what and when I ate. I ditched my cup of tea before bed and started drinking milk instead. I tried to avoid rich or spicy foods, alcohol and eating late at night. But sometimes it was unavoidable and I’d find my sleep interrupted by a burning pain between my neck and breastbone. I’d have to sit up, drink some water and wait for my gastric juices to settle. If they didn’t, I’d take an antacid to help things along but I didn’t really like The Capsule That Helped My Heartburn  taking them. I could be up for an hour or so settling things down, which is not great at three or four…

Our Experts • Appliances • Internet • Digital • Animals • Finance/ consumer • Legal This Week: EMMA WARNER-REED is a qualified lawyer, legal academic and author. She’s our expert on law Q What is my employer’s responsibility to me? Employers are responsible for the health and safety of their employees while they are at work. If you’ve been injured in an accident at your workplace, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation. Accidents at work commonly include injuries caused by slipping or tripping, work machinery or equipment, or from heavy lifting. Q But if I make a claim against my employer, aren’t I being disloyal to them? Certainly not. The majority of businesses have to be insured in case anyone is injured while at work, so your…

‘We have to teach our daughters how to say no with grace’ • Best known for her role in Roman Polanski’s iconic 2002 film The Pianist, Maureen Lipman, 71, is now starring in West End play The Best Man. We caught up with her to hear how the film industry has changed since she started out… How do you take your tea? With milk, no sugar and an ordinary bag. And which biscuit do you dunk? I’m partial to a Hobnob! What made you take the role in The Best Man ? The play is hugely political, and it seemed like a good thing to go into with what’s going on in the world. It was written by Gore Vidal in 1959, and it’s still so prescient.…

Caroline Cole, 52 Tell us about your look… I bought this coat in M&S – I love the frill detail and soft, feminine look. I’m wearing a pinstripe wool tunic by Whistles over leggings by Lyssé. I’m a big fan of leggings and I also love NYDJ jeans. My favourite place to shop is Desigual. The prints, colours and designs are amazing! I bought my shoes and scarf in Italy and my bag is Longchamp. And the best bit of your body? My blue eyes. Alexandra Tomlin, 71 Tell us about your look… My jacket and jumper are both from M&S and my scarf was a present. I love to shop in White Stuff and Fat Face. I’ll also happily browse the high street and keep my eye open for…

Aries 21 Mar – 20 Apr Take a risk. Sometimes you play things too safe and get bored. You won’t regret it. Taurus 21 Apr – 21 May Your finances could receive a boost this week as an unexpected gift comes your way. This is a good time to catch up with your paperwork. Gemini 22 May – 21 Jun Getting together with friends is looking favourable for you. Make the effort – you’ll be glad you did. Cancer 22 Jun – 23 Jul This is a good week for household jobs, like cleaning, decluttering and tidying. Make space for the new! Leo 24 Jul – 23 Aug Love is under the spotlight. Say what’s important to you as it’ll improve your interactions. Virgo 24 Aug – 23 Sep A…

The RoNAs – Romantic Novelists’ Association Awards – is one of my favourite nights of the year. For the past eight ceremonies, I have had the privilege and pleasure of making the announcements, reading out the shortlists and hobnobbing with whichever celebrity is doing the envelope-ripping. I traditionally wear some sort of long evening frock, and ever since I got stuck in a bright blue one I was trying on at home, and my friend Janice had to leave work early to get me out of it, Janice has come round in the days preceding the event to assess my outfit for risk factors. ‘You’ll have to hitch that up,’ she says, looking critically at my chest. I have learnt that the more glitzy the dress, the bigger the issue…

Knitting Editor Teresa Our fruity cardigan has a delightful cherry detail knitted in the Fair Isle technique around the hem and cuffs. The ribbed welts finish the classic button-down knit that can be made for a child between the age of two and six years old. A Bit More Tricky Instructions overleaf MEASUREMENTS To fit ages 2-3 (3-4) (4-5) (5-6) years. Actual chest measurements 65 (69) (73) (77) cm/ 25½ (27¼) (28¾) (30¼) in. Side seam 20.5 (22.5) (26.5) (29) cm/8 (8¾) (10½) (11½) in. Length to shoulder 34 (37.5) (41.5) (44.5) cm/ 13½ (14¾) (16½) (17½) in. Sleeve length 22 (25) (28) (31) cm/8¾ (10) (11) (12¼) in. MATERIALS 4 (5) (5) (6) 50g (155m) balls of Sirdar Country Style DK (40% nylon, 30% wool, 30% acrylic) in Pink…

Pain alerts and protects our bodies, but during surgery we need protection from pain itself. It’s detected by special receptors in our skin and internal organs which send rapid signals along sensory nerves to junctions in the spinal cord, and up to the brain for interpretation and action. Anaesthetics can block these signals at various points, depending on what’s needed. Anaesthetists are highly trained doctors with a wide range of skills. They often also work on intensive care units, run pain clinics and assist in palliative care. General anaesthetics Before your operation, you’ll have blood tests and an assessment of your heart, lungs and blood pressure. Adjustments may have to be made to the drugs you take or medical conditions that might affect your anaesthetic or recovery, such as diabetes,…

Personality can be more important QI’m trying internet dating and I recently began chatting with a man who didn’t have any photos on his profile. I find him interesting and easy to talk to, so I asked to see his picture, and I didn’t find him at all attractive. I don’t know whether to just stop the relationship or to continue. The next step we’d take is to meet, but I’m not sure I should. Jane, London A Attraction is not just physical features but more to do with the connection and a person’s personality. You may find as you get to know him that you do fancy him, and his physical features become less important. You say you get on well, so even if he doesn’t become a partner,…

She always said it was Lottie and Scotty against the world, remember? The story so far: CHARLOTTE WILLIAMS’ grandmother, SCOTTY, lives in a specialist nursing home. She doesn’t remember her granddaughter Charlotte, who had lived with Scotty since her parents were killed when she was a baby, but Charlotte visits her every day. They have no other relatives, and so when a man visits Scotty claiming to be her grandson, Charlotte can’t help worrying about his motives. She goes back to see the landlord of Scotty’s old house to ask if she can rent it back from him, only to be told that he has sold the house to the mysterious ALEXANDER WILLIAMS, Scotty’s supposed grandson. The story continues… Charlotte’s thoughts whirled round her head as she walked back to…

Carefully lift oriental poppies and you can use the fleshy roots to make cuttings and new plants. Simply remove a few roots, cutting them with a sloping cut at the base, so you know which is the right way up, and insert them vertically in pots of compost. Keep in a sheltered spot outdoors, and in time they will sprout leaves and develop more roots. Rake your lawn to remove winter debris and prepare it for its first cut. Set the mower at the highest setting and trim lightly until growth gets stronger. Prune rose bushes, removing any dead stumps, diseased and crossing shoots before cutting back the main stems to just above a strong, healthy, outward-pointing bud.…

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They have a majestic beauty today’s wind turbines can never match There’s a majestic beauty to a windmill that today’s modern wind turbines can never match. And while the Industrial Revolution saw most of these magnificent structures abandoned in favour of steam or petrol power, in recent years they’ve enjoyed something of a renaissance. Thanks to community and voluntary groups, many fine examples have now been restored to their former glory, and their sails are turning proudly once more. Some are now open to the public as visitor attractions – fascinating reminders of how important wind power has always been – but others are working for their keep and operating commercially once again. Former glory Wind is caused by the sun heating the earth unevenly, so when warm air rises,…

Beetroot Burgers Hearty veggie burgers that are delicious and nutritious. SERVES 4 FOR THE BURGER: TO SERVE: • 4 burger buns • 4tbsp light mayo • 1 courgette and 1 carrot, peeled into ribbons • ½ bunch mint 1 Heat 1tbsp olive oil in a frying pan with the spices, and cook the onion and garlic over a medium heat for 5 mins, until softened and translucent. 2 Blitz cooked onion, garlic and spices in a food processor along with the rest of the burger ingredients, and pulse until well combined. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper, then shape into 4 burgers and leave to chill in the fridge for 30 mins. 3 Place on a baking sheet, drizzle with…

Grow Your Own Knee Cartilage People with small but severe patches of cartilage damage on the surface of their knee joints can now have them repaired on the NHS using autologous chondrocyte implantation (ACI). These eroded areas, with or without underlying osteoarthritis, are more common in young and sporty people. With ACI, some of their own, healthy cartilage cells are removed, cultivated in a lab, then used to restock the damaged areas. You can be back playing sport after about a year. True Or False? People who sleep better, eat better. True, according to British researchers who found adults who had been sleeping only five to seven hours a night ate less sugar, carbs and fats after behavioural therapy aimed at extending their sleep. Spotting Pancreas Cancer Earlier The best…

Here’s a list of some of the main FODMAP-containing foods. Don’t use it to form a plan, though, as it doesn’t feature every food that includes them. Anything with wheat Such as breads, pasta, couscous, cakes and biscuits. Milk Plus anything that contains it, such as ice cream, many cheeses and yogurt. Nuts Pistachios and cashews. Vegetables Cauliflower, leeks, onions, garlic, mushrooms. Fruits Apples, apricots, cherries, peaches, pears, prunes and watermelon. Sweeteners Honey, agave nectar, sorbitol and xylitol.…

Dear Keren Having just come out of a 15-year relationship, I’m feeling lonely. Everyone says I need to get out more, but I’m stuck. I need ideas for making the most of my time. As soon as I sit down to think, I draw a blank. Moira, Ipswich It’s hard to conjure up fun ideas out of the blue. The following might not all appeal, but they’ll get you started. And as you read this, I expect other ideas will come to you, too. • Revamp your wardrobe and change your make-up. What you wear on the outside reflects who you are on the inside. If you want to bring something new into your life and to be treated differently, send out a different signal. • If you’ve always wanted…

A well-timed stomach upset saved us from a diplomatic incident You can never relax for a moment, can you? Even when you think life has perked up and couldn’t be better, which is how I’ve been feeling recently. Mr Dear has returned from his inspection of somebody else’s cricket pavilion. On his return, he very kindly explained – in some detail – what, in his opinion, makes the perfect pavilion. Eric, who is Mr Dear’s oldest friend and who’s been staying with us for a couple of weeks, has decided to move into a hotel for a while. This is partly because he has befriended a lady who works part-time at the petrol station and feels he can’t really entertain her at Dear Towers. And it’s partly because he is…