Looking good, feeling great

If you are trying to shed a few pounds and need a little help, Hoodia Mint could be just the thing to stop you snacking between meals, as Helen Hunt discovered.

The delicate skin around the eyes reveals a lot about us - tiredness, age, general health and well-being. Anne Coates tried out LAVERÉ Hydro Energy Cool Eye to see if there were any improvements.

Anne Coates reviews Kristin McGee's Pilates For Beginners, released by Acacia, and recommends this DVD for everyone who likes - or needs - to exercsie at home to improve health and fitness levels.

Flips flops – that great standby of the summer season - can cause havoc with foot health. Now there’s a new design to give maximum comfort as well as foot protection. Anne Coates has been putting the Platinum Sandal Sport Flips through their paces.

Karen Trinder, Julia Bairstow and Anne Coates tried out a range of handmade natural skin care products from Kate Logan and each of them was impressed.

Sian Minett, a mother of three with a demanding full-time job, has found the answer to those mornings - or evenings - when you just run out of time to wash your hair: Shampowder .

Already a fan of the Balaton Spa Face Mask, Anne Coates tried to Rich Day Cream and loved the effects!

Get fit and flexible with Shiva Rea's latest DVD from Acacia, reviewed for PWT by Julia Bairstow.

Yoga, an exercise system for the body, spirit and mind, has been proved to have huge health benefits including calming the mind through meditation and chants - something we could all do with in these uncertain times. Sharon Gannon's Chakra Balancing Yoga guides you to better health and peace of mind.

Like many women, Louise Pollard realised that her hair was thinning and was therefore happy to try Nourkrin hair loss supplement.

Winter can mean our skin often looks tired and dull. Exfoliation it an effective way to restore the glow and Ginvera Marvel Gel is a great product, writes Anne Coates.

Subtitled "For every woman who wants to look her best", Anne Coates thinks Dress Like a Star is a must read for for women and girls of every age. 

Chung Shi shoes come with an amazing array of claims to tone the buttocks, stomach, thigh and calf muscles, aid weight loss and reduce cellulite. What did Anne Coates make of them?

Not being a particular fan of Davina McCall,  Julia Bairstow was initially rather put off by Super Body Workout.  However she did warm to it somewhat, when she was able to see the value of the content of this fitness DVD.

If watching Strictly Come Dancing has your toes tapping and your hips swaying, then learn some of the dances and get a fantastic workout too with this great new DVD.

We're all looking for great beauty products that live up to their promises and aren't exorbitantly priced. The Balaton Spa Face Mask is one of those products according to  Helen Hunt, Sian Minett and Anne Coates who tried it out for PWT.

Our hands are exposed to chemicals and the elements more than any other part of the body - and show signs of ageing as a result. Anne Coates tries out the new Elemis Pro-collagen Hand and Nail Cream.

It's National Eczema Week (13 to 21 September)  and if you have sensitive skin or suffer from eczema or psoriasis, Grandma Vine's totally natural skincare range is just for you. However, if you are blessed with normal skin, writes Anne Coates, you might want to use them as they are paraben and fragrance-free!