Dead Sea salt cosmetics - the Dead Sea's history as a source of health & beauty treatments

The idea of the "Dead Sea Spa" is not a new one. Far from it - for thousands of years the Dead Sea salts have been used for various beauty and cosmetic treatments and products. This article looks at the history of the Dead Sea salt cosmetics industry, and the use of the Dead Sea's health properties, from the age of the Greeks, Romans, and Cleopatra to medieval times.

The Dead Sea - swimming, floating and relaxing in Dead Sea salt

The Dead Sea has a number of unique features - the lowest point in the world (in terms of feet / metres below sea level), the concentration of minerals and salts in the water, and the astonishing scenery and surroundings. This article is about the pleasure and experience of visiting the Dead Sea on the Israeli side of the waters.

From a patient's perspective - how the National Health Service actually works in practice

The "patient's perspective" in question is mine - I was born and brought up in London, have parents, sisters, a brother, a partner and a 3 year old son who are all ordinarily resident in the UK and therefore NHS patients. This article looks at how the National Health Service really works in the United Kingdom - specifically, in England. The NHS is split into four parts, for England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland. The differences aren't great, but there are some minor variations.

What the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK covers, and what costs patients extra

This hub examines what types of medical care are covered by the NHS, including doctors, hospital treatments, dentists, and opticians. It also details what patients have to pay for, such as fillings and prescriptions, how much they cost, and who gets them for free. It also considers other associated matters, such as assistance for wigs or travel costs for NHS patients.

The National Health Service in the UK: who pays, and who is covered

This article sets out how the system came into being, how it works, who pays for it and how, and who is entitled to NHS treatment and coverage.

Solar powered accessories for camping, walking, hiking and travelling

There are some fantastic solar-powered camping kits which allow you to use the natural solar energy to have a warm shower, to cook, or to light up your evenings. This article looks at some of those products, how they work, and which ones are more trouble than they are worth.

A comprehensive guide to solar-powered lights and lighting at home

Kensington Gardens, a central London Royal Park. An Insider's Guide to London's Tourist Attractions

Kensington Gardens is immediately to the west of Hyde Park, and is 275 acres of glorious formal gardens, ponds, wandering paths, and green-ness. The Gardens are right next to Hyde Park, and you can walk...

Hyde Park: sport, family activities and special events in one of central London's Royal Parks.

Because there is a great deal of space, there’s an awful lot of room to do all the different things that people enjoy doing in Hyde Park. And most of the activities and areas are free to enter, so it's a family outing that won't break the bank. As a family, we spend quite a lot of time here, usually cycling from our home in Bloomsbury to the Park, and then cycling around getting off to play in the playground, walk or just sit on the grass and chill.

The wonderful world of central London's Royal Hyde Park

Hyde Park is one of the glorious Royal Parks in London. It is far from the only one, London is very blessed with a wide variety of green spaces, from the large and majestic Royal Parks, to small garden squares all over town, set amidst Georgian terraced houses. This article will tell you about the history, establishment, layout and buildings of Hyde Park. It will also tell you about some of the many significant war memorials, statues, and fountains which are in or next to Hyde Park.