Efamol® sponsors TLC For Winter Skin With Celebrity Skincare Expert Louise Thomas-Minns

Efamol® sponsors TLC For Winter Skin With Celebrity Skincare Expert Louise Thomas-Minns

Sponsored As the winter months approach, give your skin a little extra love and attention with the help of Efamol®. Celebrity skincare expert Louise Thomas-Minns shares her top tips and advice for looking after your skin this season.  Louise says, ‘As the seasons change so does your skin. Winter requires skin to be prepared for the elements and changing temperatures of indoors versus outdoors. Here are some of the common winter skin queries I am always asked and a few…

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Women can ‘go with the flow’ thanks to new wellbeing journal

Women can ‘go with the flow’ thanks to new wellbeing journal

Promotional feature A new wellbeing journal has launched, designed to empower women by heightening their awareness of their emotions, creativity and energy throughout their menstrual cycle, seasons and lunar phases. Women’s therapist, menstrual cycle & menopause educator Susanna Guest, (50) has helped hundreds of clients to live a life more in tune with their natural cycle through a combination of coaching, retreats and workshops. Now, she has collaborated with her friend and client, Liz Berwick (41) to create The Wild…

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Understanding the facts about fertility

Understanding the facts about fertility

Conception problems are not unusual in our modern world, and there are a variety of factors that can contribute. And so here, Jenny Carson, Nutritionist and Technical Services Manager at Viridian Nutrition, gives the lowdown on what you need to know. Although it may appear that conception comes easily, there are several factors that may make it a little harder. Firstly, diet plays a role, and it is not just the diet of the mother-to-be. In fact, the World Health…

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Banish the bloat

Banish the bloat

Bloating can be caused for a range of reasons and leads to some uncomfortable symptoms. Here, our experts offer some natural solutions. It’s a common problem that will affect most of us from time to time, whether through indulging too much or eating the wrong foods your body can’t tolerate. For whatever the reason (more on that later), bloating can be uncomfortable, and so finding some natural solutions that work for you is important. Elouise Bauskis, Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist…

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Fighting back against UTIs

Fighting back against UTIs

Hugely common and causing pain – for many on a recurrent basis – learning how to reduce your risk and address it naturally if you do succumb is important, as our experts advise. Urinary tract infections (UTIs) often do not discriminate, affecting millions of people and, for a number of unlucky people, on a recurrent basis. But the good news is, UTIs respond incredibly well to natural interventions, with a little care and attention paid to your diet and lifestyle…

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Chocolate oat bars

Chocolate oat bars

Low FODMAP fare Beat the bloat with these delicious healthy recipes from Nutritionist, Christine Bailey’s new eBook, Beat the Bloat Low FODMAP Recipes and 4 Week Meal Plan (available from amazon).   Chocolate oat bars Chocolate is generally low FODMAP – just check ingredients for additives like xylitol. Ideally, choose less ripe bananas as these have a lower FODMAP content. Makes 16 bars Ingredients: 4 bananas 275g gluten-free oats 30g cacao powder 50g vegan chocolate chips Method: Preheat the oven…

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Creamy carrot and ginger soup

Creamy carrot and ginger soup

Low FODMAP fare Beat the bloat with these delicious healthy recipes from Nutritionist, Christine Bailey’s new eBook, Beat the Bloat Low FODMAP Recipes and 4 Week Meal Plan (available from amazon).   Creamy carrot and ginger soup The addition of tofu provides a wonderful creamy texture to this soup. Firm tofu tends to be low FODMAP than silken tofu. Serves 2 Ingredients: 2tbsp olive oil 4 medium carrots, peeled, chopped 1 celery stalk, chopped ½ tsp sea salt Pinch white…

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Pumpkin cinnamon waffles

Pumpkin cinnamon waffles

Beat the bloat with these delicious healthy recipes from Nutritionist, Christine Bailey’s new eBook, Beat the Bloat Low FODMAP Recipes and 4 Week Meal Plan (available from amazon).   Pumpkin cinnamon waffles Pumpkin is a great low FODMAP addition to these waffles. Drizzle with a little maple syrup and serve with berries. Serves 2-4 Ingredients: 225g gluten-free plain flour 2tsp baking powder 100g pumpkin puree 2 eggs 300ml lactose free or dairy free milk of choice 1tsp olive oil 1tsp…

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This Month’s Top Picks

This Month’s Top Picks

Advertisement What’s your gut feeling? A diverse microflora plays an important role in the development and function of all the bodily systems. The use of live bacteria supplements could be considered as part of a maintenance plan to support a balanced gut flora. Bio-Kult is a scientifically developed, advanced multi-strain formulation containing 14 live bacterial cultures which are proven to survive the high acidity of the stomach. Bio-Kult does not need to be refrigerated and can be taken alongside antibiotics,…

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GET BACK TO NATURE WITH AUTUMNAL FORAGING

GET BACK TO NATURE WITH AUTUMNAL FORAGING

With lockdown measures finally lifting, there has never been a more important time to look after our mental wellbeing. Being outdoors and in nature is known to help alleviate stress and Belinda Blake, a registered nutritional therapist and clinic tutor for the Institute for Optimum Nutrition recommends foraging as the perfect hobby and antidote to stress. Motivated to study nutrition in response to her own health problems, Belinda has become a keen forager and greatly believes in the power of…

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