Kokova Magazine

Talking detox before intoxication may seem an odd way to look after our bodies but with Christmas almost upon us we can be sure that many people will already have indulged in a helping of Christmas spirits and mince pies, and be headed for a few weeks of casting aside their diets in the hope of starting again in the New Year. In order to be ready for the fun come February, with lighter evening, Spring sunshine and St. Valentine on the horizon, January is a good month to reassess your diet and detox from December.

At Your Source Today we are getting 'Fabulous for February' with a month long detox and revitalising diet throughout January - and to kick off the month we will be following an energy boost programme with the help of the ilumi Boost Your Energy Diet. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, all specially designed to boost your energy levels and help give you a much-needed lift to ward off those January blues.

We all know that a dog is for life not just for Christmas but how many parents will be feeling pressurised by their children who want a puppy this Christmas? According to Hamleys' prediction of the Top Ten Most Wanted, this year puppies are well and truly at the top of the list - but parents can breathe a sigh of relief because these puppies are toys - and for many children they will be a lot more practical than the real thing.

The Soil Association is encouraging consumers to follow 'seven steps to an organic Christmas', through the launch of its organic Christmas directory. Designed to help consumers source local, ethical, organic produce for their families this Christmas, it tells you all you need to know for an organic Christmas 2013 via an online map. So whether it's table birds, organic clothing or artisan produce, the Soil Association's Christmas Directory showcases a huge range of food and drink certified by the Soil Association across the UK.

It's that festive time of year again, when trying to find a perfect Christmas present is essential. So what do you get your gym going, health conscious friend or family member, who really cares about their diet or weight? The ideal gift this year could be the Nutribullet. Simply because the Nutribullet is unlike any other juicer or blender they would have used before. It is an extractor. It creates delicious Nutriblast™ drinks in moments. And it completely blending almost any food.

If you are seeking Christmas inspiration for something that's a little bit unusual, take a look at the range of home furnishing and accessories from prison charity Fine Cell Work. Comfy cushions with bon mots such as 'The best thing to hold onto in life is each other' or the festive pineapple design are the latest additions to the extensive range. Little robins make charming decorations and stocking fillers. and for cool customers, the 'Swag' and 'Jailbird' cotton shoppers are witty and useful. Whether traditional or contemporary, there are designs for every taste, style and budget.