< PreviousSimply sophisticated As the warmer days start to peter away, it’s time to invest in some new clothes. Here we look at some casual pieces that have been enriched with extra details and clever colour choices. Simply sophisticated 32-41.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 14:58 Page 9LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 41 FASHION Opposite: Fat Face A sweatshirt can become a much more interesting item of clothing with a few unique details, as Fat Face proves with this piece. From the zip through collar to the contrast stitching on the seams, and stripe panels on the arms and collar, just add chino shorts for an effortlessly cool and easy look. Above: Barbour A simple but sophisticated shirt is essential in every wardrobe. Try this tan top with micro cord features for a little further intrigue from Barbour. Top right: M&Co. With cooler days up ahead, a light jumper to throw on with a pair of jeans is a must, such as this grey and blue number from M&Co. Right: Dune London Follow Dune London’s lead and spruce up your trainers with a leather option combining sporty and smart styling. The zip detail offers a casual air, while the leather finish lends itself to more formal events for an adaptable pair of shoes. 32-41.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 14:58 Page 10© stock.adobe.com/dariyad 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 14:59 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 43 HAIR & BEAUTY W ith the persistent heat and the traditional boundaries of summer going out the window, it’s even more important to keep up a regular skin and haircare routine that covers all your bases come rain or shine. It can be a tricky balance, but we’ve got plenty of tips to keep you feeling bright inside and out. As ever, a good cleansing routine is your first port of call for healthy skin in every weather. Using a purifying facial wash or micellar water, especially at night but in the morning too, ensures your skin is cleared of any impurities from being out in all elements. The cell turnover process that’s naturally ongoing also creates a layer of debris that needs to be cleared away before moisturising or applying makeup. But as long as you make sure you cleanse twice a day, and ideally at about the same times, you can be sure you’re giving your skin the best wakeup call and night time treatment. There are even more benefits to giving cleansing the attention it deserves, especially as the days get cooler. The action of washing or exfoliating promotes healthy blood flow and encourages the elimination of toxins. When you’re upping the layers of moisturiser in defence against the cold, it becomes even more important not to leave dirt and toxins Putting in the prep work trapped in the pores. As the wind, rain and chill of autumn truly set in, leaving your skin looking dull and feeling tight, up your exfoliation to twice a week to refresh your skin and revive its healthy glow. If you suffer from sensitive skin, you might benefit from switching from your manual exfoliator to an exfoliating toner instead - these gently purify and resurface the skin using fruit acids and alpha hydroxy acids (or AHAs) without the extra abrasion that can irritate skin. It can also be well worth remembering to exfoliate the rest of your body once a week, so you’re always sun ready and free of ingrown hairs. Another great tip for blending summer fun into cosy autumn days and beyond is never to forget your SPF. While wearing sun protection is vital in summer, our skin feels the impact of UV rays year round, so no need to throw out any products with added sun protection factor. Instead of slapping on the sunscreen as the days get darker though, switch to a mineral-based SPF that can easily be applied under makeup. This alternative is light, breathable and ocean friendly, so even more reason to UV protect all year. Hydration is always important, and not just for 44 Á Summer’s drawing to a close, but our new climate means that the warm sunny days might hang around even into October. So, this September, its all about protecting your skin and hair to stay healthy, fresh and gorgeous. It’ll set you up perfectly for the autumn chill to come. 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 14:59 Page 244 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HAIR & BEAUTY uncertain weather and longer summers. One of the best things you can do for your whole body – hair and skin included – is sip water all through the day with a good tall glass in the morning and/or before bed. Dehydrated skin causes all sorts of complexion complications, including dry or over-oily skin which can both lead to blemishes. It’s not just heat that leaves us dehydrated after all, but dry air from cooler temperatures and snuggling up in our central-heated homes. So take this free health habit with you into the autumn months if you don’t already – you’ll soon see and feel the benefits. When it does get cooler, of course it’s better to swap light moisturisers for a more heavy-duty product. But if you were looking for a change this year, why not try a facial oil? Contrary to what you might think, oils can be much lighter on the skin than a thick moisturiser, leaving it feeling silky and nourished. Don’t forget your hair when it comes to hydration either. On top of keeping up your water intake, using a leave-in conditioner or hair mask will set your tresses up for harsher weather. These kinds of products are great for repairing damage from saltwater, chlorine, or sun exposure. Try applying a hair mask once a week to reinvigorate dull or dry hair when you’re in from the cold. All those long evenings sheltering indoors are perfect for leaving your hair mask in for an extra- long soak. While you’re topping up on conditioners, washing your hair with care prevents oily build up around the roots. Avoid overdoing it on showers or baths however, and instead wash every other day in warm water, using dry shampoo on in between days if needed. Braving the coldest rinse you can stand will make all the difference for your hair, closing up the cuticle to prevent damage and promoting a lustrous shine. You can’t pay too much attention to the little details when it comes to hair care, especially moving from summer into autumn. One extreme, heat and hitting the beach with your swimwear and sunscreen, collides with another when temperatures rapidly drop and we retreat indoors. Treat yourself to a trip to the salon to snip off split ends, then cleanse, condition and repeat to see your hair right through to winter. Another almost-free tip for lifting autumn locks is practicing good nutrition. Stock up on nuts and seeds, spoon on the yoghurt, and add more eggs and lean meat to your diet for a protein boost your stronger hair will love you for. Top up your strengthening C and A vitamins with dark leafy veg, and once you’ve done that, reach for foods rich in Omega-3 such as salmon, which can give your hair a glossy shine to boot. Lots of delicious seasonal produce can be great for your skin too, with autumnal squash like butternut and pumpkin, just for an example, delivering beta-carotene for cell renewal and natural collagen production. © stock.adobe.com/hedgehog94 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 14:59 Page 3TODAY! NEW PATIENTS REGISTER Breakthrough treatment for Dry AMD Now available locally in Brigg, North Lincolnshire 43/44 WRAWBY STREET, BRIGG, NORTH LINCOLNSHIRE OPHTHALMIC OPTICIANS & CONTACT LENS SPECIALIST OPTOMETRIST - Dr. S A Janjua BSc(Hons) MCOptom Doptom Prof Cert Glau Prof Cert LV Prof Cert Med Ret DipSV 01&/*/()0634.0/%":50'3*%": 4"563%":t/&81"5*&/548&-$0.& WEB: www.obriensopticians.com EMAIL: enquiries@obriensopticians.co.uk TEL: 01652 653 595 / 01652 649024 Visit O’Brien’s See Dr. Janjua See Better. FINEST OPTICIANS IN LINCOLNSHIRE Purveyors of Luxury Eyewear since 1979 &ZF&YBNJOBUJPOTt$POUBDU-FOT&YBNJOBUJPOT t4UBUFPG5IF"SU&RVJQNFOU 43 YEARS Professional Eyewear Styling Service Low Vision Aids and Specialists lenses for Macular Degeneration (AMD), Glaucoma and More Dry Eye and Blepharitis Treatment UK Optician Awards runners-up 2018 & 2019! Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) is a leading cause of vision loss for people aged 65 and older. Losing central vision can make it harder to see faces, drive, or do close-up work like cooking or fixing things around the house because the central retina known as the macula develops ‘Dry’ yellow degenerative lesions known as ‘Drusenoids or Drusen’. Globally, the prevalence of AMD is estimated to increase by 20% between 2020 (195.6 million) and 2030 (243.3 million). To date, treatment options for Dry AMD have been limited to dietary supplements and lifestyle changes. However, Dr. Janjua and his team at O’Brien’s Opticians are absolutely delighted to launch a new treatment for Dry AMD which is a safe, non-invasive and painless therapy. It is known as photobiomodulation (PBT) and is a cold laser system which utilise low levels of light including wavelengths of red, yellow and near infra-red to rejuvenate the retina on a cellular level by energising and providing oxygen to the all important retinal cells. Recent clinical studies using this laser therapy have shown an increase in the vision and contrast sensitivity in 90% of individuals who obtained an improvement in visual acuity of 5-8 letters on the letter chart – which is up to 2 lines of improvement! A reduction in drusen has also been seen! Initial research in Germany has also shown this therapy to help diabetics who have diabetic maculopathy. DON’T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT… READ WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS HAVE TO SAY…. I have been a patient at O’Brien’s over twenty years. I have always been extremely happy with the high standard of care and service provided. As well as their excellent customer service and patient care they also have a very good choice of frames. I love the superior lenses in my new glasses. I am incredibly grateful for the excellent professional care when I go for my eye test with Dr Janjua - I know my prescription will be perfect. O’Brien’s has a great team who are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. You never feel rushed and they go out of their way to make sure you are happy. R. Allen I chose O’Brien’s Optician because of their selection and quality of glasses. My test with Dr. Janjua was thorough and more care was given to me compared to other opticians. I love my new glasses -the style is great and they are really comfortable. Dr. Janjua and his team are very approachable and friendly. Anonymous I chose O’Brien’s as they are a local firm with good reviews. They have different examinations which have indicated vision issues that were not previously detected. Dr. Janjua was very thorough, patient and explained the issues found with my vision. He inspired trust not always felt with other opticians. I found the staff at O’Brien’s Opticians very kind, caring, helpful and competent. S. Hanson I like to shop local, that is why I chose O’Brien’s. They are more experienced, professional and personal than other opticians. Dr Janjua put me at ease and is genuinely interested in my eyecare - I am not treated as just a number. All the staff are lovely. C. Hackford A good reputation is what made me choose O’Brien’s. I like their professionalism and very high standards. An excellent experience compared to other opticians. My glasses are very stylish. Dr. Janjua was very professional and a gentleman, and the rest of the team are very helpful and friendly. V. Keane The practice is professional, the staff are always helpful and friendly. My glasses are modern and stylish. Dr. Janjua is helpful, knowledgeable but above all projects professionalism. I have full confidence in his abilities. The team meet each appointment with a calm professionalism. G. O’Brien You get fab service at O’Brien’s. I got some great glasses and the staff there are nice - the experience was excellent - second to none. J. Ellis Great choice of frames to choose from and excellent service. Thorough eye test also carried out. Would highly recommend. D. Boulton I chose O’Brien’s Optician for their contact lens expertise. It is a small friendly practice with a very personal service. Dr. Janjua’s eye examination instilled confidence and he explained everything fully. The team are always positive and welcoming. W. Broughton Just a short note to say thank you to everyone at O’Brien’s for all your help when I recently had my eye test which resulted in needing varifocal glasses for the first time. My new prescription is fantastic and everyone has been helpful, cheerful and pleasant. A. Wilson I originally chose O’Brien’s on a recommendation some 30 years ago. I love the friendliness of the practice and have not been to another opticians since. I love the value for money and the fact that my new glasses fit well. Dr. Janjua always puts you at ease during the eye examination, and does not rush. The staff at O’Brien’s are a happy, friendly bunch. J. Taylor O’Brien’s Opticians are close by to where I live. I love the beautiful shop front. Dr Janjua has a lovely manner and is kind, friendly and jovial with plenty of enthusiasm. The team are more friendly and enthusiastic than other opticians I have been to in the past. S. Addison If you suffer with Dry AMD, you are invited to discuss the possible benefits of you having this treatment with Dr. Janjua at O’Brien’s Opticians on Wrawby Street in Brigg. Alternatively, the likelihood is you may know someone (family, friend or neighbour) who may benefit from a consultation and possible treatment. Call 01652 653 595 or 01652 649 024 to make an appointment. LOOKING FOR INDEPENDENT SERVICE AND DESIGNER BRANDS? 42-45.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 14:59 Page 446 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY HEALTH & FITNESS I t’s evident to many that there is an obesity problem within the UK, and our county is no different. Results for the UK and Ireland suggest that 62.9% of adults (aged 16 or over) are listed as overweight or obese. This has hardly been helped by the lockdown we faced last year, which left many trapped in their homes. While the breakdown between men and women is roughly average, the results suggest that men are more likely to classify as overweight, with more women being obese. This is no fault of either gender, but instead is because obesity is measured by BMI values, and men can carry more weight while maintaining a healthier BMI. People who are classed as obese will suffer from many health risks, not to mention a lower quality of life. These risks can include a higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes, being more likely to develop cancer or a higher chance of gaining high blood pressure – a major risk for stroke and heart disease. Yet again, this can be worse for women than it is for men. Official research from Public Health England suggests that where obesity in men will make them five times more likely to develop type 2 diabetes; the same level of obesity would make a woman thirteen times more likely! This is obviously a large problem, not only for the individual, but for the NHS which has to deal with the fallout of such. On the flip side, the benefits of having a healthy weight are myriad, and contain both physiological health benefits and mental ones too, including reduced stress, better moods and more self-worth. While losing weight is a combination of diet and activity, studies show that it is the latter we have sacrificed in recent years. Our lifestyles have become more sedentary and that has made getting the exercise we need a difficult task. Gym memberships are now commonplace but have not led to enough of a change to call the matter closed. Perhaps the most obvious reason is that while gyms are a fantastic way to lose weight, it can be difficult for people to keep at them when faced not only with other people doing better than you (who we all subconsciously compare ourselves to), but also with the lack of mental stimulation they provide. Let’s face it, running on a treadmill isn’t fun; otherwise losing weight would be a simple task indeed. Sports are far more likely to reduce in long-term weight loss and fitness, not only because they are competitive activities which lends itself to keeping our interest, but because they are fun, social and we can see easily identifiable results. Our ability to jog, kick box or play rugby is something we can measure in the results we achieve, and it feels good to see ourselves improving. Because most sports also involve other people, it’s a chance to make new friends – or just to do something new with existing friends. This Getting back into the swing of things Fitness isn’t always fun, which is why those who struggle to find the entertainment value in a gym might be missing out on more engaging alternatives. Getting back into the swing of things 46-47.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 15:30 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 47 HEALTH & FITNESS © stock.adobe.com/New Africa makes the grind far easier, because instead of running for what feels like six hours on a machine, other people help to distract the mind and make the process go faster. The COVID lockdown put a halt to many of these activities, but they haven’t picked up to the same degree they had been before even afterwards, showing that many people have gotten used to the lack of activity, or perhaps feel too dispirited to pick it up again. This is a mental hurdle that needs to be surpassed and is part of the reason why we encourage something short, simple and fun to kickstart your way back to fitness. Marathons and long cycling may be good for your health but they can be daunting, whereas a game of badminton, squash or even going out swimming (especially in this heat) might be a lot easier. True results are also gained when the body is pushed beyond what it can comfortably achieve, which is a difficult prospect for most people as every part of their body will be urging them to stop and rest. Competitive sport, however, makes it easy to keep going – mostly because, deep inside, it’s a human desire to win and be successful. What holds many back from investigating sports and activities such as these is often self-consciousness. It might be about weight, but sometimes it’s about what is perceived as being “too old” or “too mature” for such things. Sports are for schools and children, or so our minds claim, when the opposite could not be truer. Sports are played by people of all ages, and if it takes releasing the inner child a little to get into one, then why not? Our inner child is probably a lot fitter than we are. © stock.adobe.com/Stanislav 46-47.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 15:30 Page 248 LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY FOOD & DINING Autumn Colder afternoons (a relief after the heat waves) offer opportunities for warmer food, and for getting into the kitchen and making some delicious treats. © stock.adobe.com/ nata_vkusidey foods Chunky Peanut Butter and Chocolate Cookies Method: 1. Heat the oven to 170C. Melt the butter and set aside to cool for a moment. In a large bowl, stir together the sugar and butter, until combined. Add the egg and yolk and continue to mix. 2. Fold in the flour and when combined fold in ¾ of the chocolate. Briefly stir through ¾ of the peanut butter, leaving swirls visible. 3. Use a tbsp measure to scoop dollops of mixture onto 2 or 3 non-stick baking sheets, making sure you leave plenty of room for them to expand when they cook. 4. Poke a clean finger into each cookie to make a well in the centre and drizzle in a little of the remaining peanut butter. Then dot a few pieces of the remaining chocolate over the top of each. 5. If you’re just cooking half now, put the other half of the cookies into a freezer container and freeze. 6. Bake the remaining biscuits for 15 mins until they are cooked at the edges but still soft in the middle. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet then transfer to a baking rack. Keep them in an airtight tin. When you want to cook the remaining cookies, put the frozen scoops onto an oven tray and cook in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until, like the first batch, they are cooked at the edges but still soft in the middle. Prep Time: 15 minutes Cooking Time: 15 minutes Makes 22 cookies. Ingredients: * 120g butter * 200g coconut sugar * 1 egg * 1 egg yolk * 250g Self Raising Flour * 250g milk chocolate roughly chopped * 130g crunch rich roast Meridian peanut butter Recipe provided by: www.meridianfoods.co.uk 48-51.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 15:31 Page 1LINCOLNSHIRE TODAY 49 Click’em Inn Swinhope, Nr Binbrook, Market Rasen, LN8 6BS Tel: 01472 398253 Web: www.clickem-inn.co.uk The Click’em Inn is a family-owned freehouse, established for over 30 years in its current incarnation. Steeped in history, the inn is open 6 days a week, Tuesday- Sunday, offering a wide choice of drinks, including six real ales available at any time, with a regularly changing selection of personally recommended guest ales. The Kitchen is open Tuesday-Sunday for evening dining, plus lunchtimes Friday-Sunday. The menu varies from day-to-day with the chef’s specials, alongside regular meals. FOOD & DINING Celery, spinach and cucumber juice Boost your nutrient intake with this super green juice. Enjoy in the morning for a healthy start to the day or in the evening to help with a good night’s sleep as celery contains the chemical serotonin, one of the most important brain chemicals, or neurotransmitters, for regulating the sleep/wake cycle. Serves: 1 • Preparation time: 5 minutes each You’ll need: 1 cucumber5 sticks of celery 1 bag Fresh & Naked baby spinach leaves2 apples 1 lime1 tsp honey What to do: Chop the cucumber, celery and apple into chunks. Put everything through a juicer then chill in the fridge. Stir well before serving. Credit: www.lovethecrunch.com © stock.adobe.com/ Liudmyla Special Edition Chocolate Willingham Hall, Market Rasen, LN8 3RH Tel: 01673 844073 Web: www.specialeditionchocolate.com Treat yourself or someone to our beautiful handmade chocolates. Free delivery quoting LT100 48-51.qxp_Layout 1 23/08/2022 15:31 Page 2Next >