Watersafe

We all know that we should drink more water. Whether it's for fitness, lifestyle or weight loss, I'm sure most of you readers could do with a bit of extra H2O in your life. But if you're about to fill up your cup with water from your tap, then The Amazing Blog suggests you test it first with  Watersafe's Well-Water Test Kit before quenching your thirst. This quick and easy to use kit is perfect for making sure the water you're drinking is safe, and not harmful to you.  Even if your water has been through a treatment facility, it is still possible that it contains unhealthy amounts of contaminants. If you're going to be upping your intake of tap water (or bottled water) you'll want to be sure that you're not going to be doing more harm than good. The kit covers just about anything you can think of to test in your water: bacteria, pesticides, nitrates, lead, iron, nitrites, hardness, chlorine, copper, and pH. We used our Well-Water test kit to test the water here at Amazing PR and luckily we didn't find anything untoward with our sample! While our water was a bit on the hard side, we didn't find any excess copper, iron, or nitrates, and our pH was in a good range - phew! If you're worried that your water might be contaminated, things like spots on glasses, unusual smells, blue/green stains in the sink and discoloured laundry are all sign that you should test your water.

So whether you're concerned your water might not be up to par, or you just want piece of mind that it's as safe as it looks, pick up a Watersafe Well-Water Test Kit to be sure! Available from £24.99.

The Clear Skin Cookbook

With the thousands of lotions and potions on the market claiming to give you clear skin it's hard to separate the good from the bad. There's toners, cleansers, and all sorts of products claiming to clear your skin. But The Amazing Blog's going to let you in on a secret: it doesn't matter what you put on your body, but what you put in it. And the man to tell you exactly what to be putting in it is Dale Pinnock in his book The Clear Skin Cookbook. Dale's cookbooks don't just tell you what to eat, they tell you why it works and what it's going to do for you. With The Clear Skin Cookbook you get the essential information you need to be healthy inside and out, and eating the correct combination of nutrients will get you on the road to perfect skin. Author Dale Pinnock is a renowned nutritionist, chef, and health expert, and has previously released Medicinal Cookery, which gives readers insight into the more healthy foods and their effects on your body. Following the recipes in the book will help your skins healing and combat signs of ageing, from acne to eczema. The book is full of recipes from starters to desserts and even drinks! I personally love the Pasta with Spinach and Feta in Roasted Red Pepper Sauce - you don't feel like you're dieting but you know that it's healthy for you. As well as having a bunch of yummy recipes, The Clear Skin Cookbook has all the information you could ever want on how eating properly is great for your mind, body and skin! You'll be surprised how simple it is to clear up your skin just by eating the right foods.

So if you're interested in clearing up your skin, or even if you just want some great recipe ideas, pick up The Clear Skin Cookbook by Dale Pinnock!

Purifyne

We've all heard every celebrity and their mother rave about juice cleanses. Whether it's the body of Gwyneth Paltrow, Beyonce, or Miranda Kerr you're after, there are hundreds of juice cleanses out there that claim to be the holy grail. As most girls are, I'm constantly on the look out for anything to help me shift a few pounds, and these juice detoxes claim to do that. So, purely in the name of research, I tried the Purifyne Bespoke 1-Day Cleanse to see if juice cleanses really live up to their hype. The juices for your cleanse arrive at your door (or office if you're like me) the day you want to start your cleanse, making sure they're as fresh as possible - after-all they're the only thing going into your body for at least 24 hours. I just thought I'd receive the juices and a pamphlet and be ready to go, but Purifyne makes sure that you know exactly when and how you should be taking your juices. Along with a schedule sheet, you also receive supplements, and a variety of powders to mix into your juices to maximise your cleanse. One of the things that makes the Purifyne cleanses great is the attention to the individual: you have to fill out a client form full of your health concerns to make sure that your Purifyne cleanse is suited to you. Knowing that Purifyne is really looking out for your health and wellness made the whole process a lot easier! Now all the information is out of the way I can tell you how the juices actually tasted! You receive four juices for the 1-Day cleanse, and they're all different. I absolutely love fruits and vegetables so I actually really enjoyed the juices. There were unexpected combinations, such as Melon, Cucumber & Mint, which was my favourite (super refreshing). Along with detoxifying your body, some benefits from a Purifyne cleanse are reduced tiredness, improved digestion, cellulite reduction and improved sleep.

Now of course you could go to the shop and stock up on lemon juice and cayenne pepper, but if you want to be healthy and smart about your cleanse, do some research and find which one will work best for you. Onto the results of the cleanse. I did lose 3 pounds after my 1-day cleanse, which while not massive, is definitely something. I really did feel like my body had detoxed itself a bit, I can't describe it well, but you just feel a bit fresher. I'm not sure if I would have enough will power to do a longer cleanse, but having a result like that would be motivation in the future. The juices tasted lovely, Purifyne were helpful and health conscious throughout the entire process, and it was all in all a great experience!

If you would like to do a Purifyne cleanse, make sure you consult your doctor first. Cleanses are available from £85.00 to book on their website, and they have a variety of detoxifying cleanses to suit your lifestyle. Delivery is also free within London. Happy cleansing!

Real Taste of Food Writing

In today's day and age anyone can start up a blog. Whether it's for beauty, fashion, or lifestyle, the opportunities are endless, after all, The Amazing Blog covers anything and everything! However, not everyone has the natural knack for writing, and for all you food bloggers out there, Nikki Spencer and Guy Awford have the solution to your writing woes: the Real Taste of Food Writing Course!

If you have an appetite for words but need a bit of a boost with your style or content then the "Real Taste of Food Writing" course is for you. The course is led by food columnist and Guild of Food Writers member Nikki Spencer, and is for anyone and everyone with a passion for food writing. On the course you'll learn essential skills to enhance your blog, and also receive a 3-course lunch with a question and answer section. The classes take place at Guy's restaurant, Guy Awford at the Guildford Arms in Greenwich.

For anyone at a loss for content, on the course you'll learn how to pitch to editors, write reviews and blogs, and come up with original and innovative content. Nikki hopes to give attendees a unique experience, where along with hearing her unique perspective they'll be given the chance to describe their food and interview the chef that cooked it - what better experience can you get?!

The course will be running for 5-weeks, and there are still spots available.  Sign up for the course at the Greenwich Community College website, each class is £65 including the three course lunch.

AromaWorks

Most of us like to have some sort of room scent, and there are so many options and scents available nowadays that you can find something to suit you. Whether your preference is a candle, mists or a reed diffuser, there's nothing nicer than walking into a room and being greeted with a subtle scent. So for all your room fragrance needs, The Amazing Blog gives you AromaWorks.

The AromaWorks range consist of 5 scents: Nurture, Serenity, Inspire, Soulful and Yin & Yang. Each fragrance has its own set of candles, diffusers, mists or oils. Unlike a lot of scented candles, the fragrance of an AromaWorks. candle is soft but powerful, they're especially crafted to burn without being overpowering. All of the ranges are created in the UK using organic soy and the best beeswax, they have no additives or chemicals. No two AromaWorks candles are alike - each are poured by hand, so every product is unique each time. Not only do the scents delicately fragrance a room, but they look great almost anywhere. The design of the ranges is sleek and sophisticated, so they make perfect gifts too. The AromaWorks range is designed with the principles of aromatherapy in mind - to enhance not only your room, but your mood, with each different fragrance there's different mood enhancing properties. For the best experience make sure to get a fragrance that's sure to suit the environment you'll be using it in.

So if you're looking for a fragrance that will be great for your room and your mood make sure to get an AromaWorks product. Candles, oils, diffusers, and mists are available to buy on their website.