By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Not that long ago, vitamin D was all about calcium absorption and maintaining strong bones. Researchers now realise that, as a hormone, it has many other vital functions in the body, including supporting immunity, circulatory, heart, brain and joint health. Why you may need a supplement You can make vitamin D in your skin when the UV index is greater than 3. As a result, vitamin D…
By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Perfect for breakfast or brunch these little frittatas are baked in muffin cups and take minutes to prepare. They can be frozen too, so make up a batch and enjoy as a lighter lunch option or for adding to packed lunches. You can vary the greens according to what is available. (makes 6 muffins) Ingredients: 2 tsp coconut oil 1 garlic clove, finely chopped Handful of frozen peas ½ red pepper, diced 1 spring onion,…
January is known as the most depressing month of the year and often people experience the onset of the ‘January Blues’. So here are some top tips from Dr. Barbara Mariposa, a medical doctor, wellbeing mentor and author of The Mindfulness Playbook, to help you get through the post-festive season comedown: 1. Don’t weigh yourself for at least a week. You know why! Any weight gain will soon melt away as you get back into the swing of everyday life, and this…
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By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Over 10 million people consult their GP each year for painful joints, especially problems affecting the back, knee or hip. If you are experiencing joint pain, one of the most effective things you can do is to lose any excess weight. For every additional pound of fat you carry, the overall force across your knees, when walking or standing, increases by two to three pounds. So, if…
By nutritional therapist Katharine Tate, an expert in family health and nutrition Childhood constipation is extremely common and depending on measures used it is believed to affect between 5-30% of the child population. Symptoms include a reduction of bowel movements, faecal incontinence and a change of stool consistency. Individuals have different bowel times but optimal transit is between 12-24 hours. As constipation slows transit time problems can be caused as putrefied material stays in the colon longer, which can increase…
We ask the experts for their advice on men’s health. Professor Roger Kirby, prostate surgeon and Professor of Urology (University of London), said at an annual surgical conference of the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland that men treat their cars better than their bodies. According to the Men’s Health Forum men are less likely to lead a healthy lifestyle, they are more likely to smoke, drink excessively and be overweight or obese. Statistics show that men die younger than…
We reveal the expert’s top tips for a New Year detox and cleanse. “If you’re feeling a little sluggish, suffering with headaches or have noticed dark circles under the eyes, it may be time to give your liver a well earnt rest after the festive period,” says Claire Barnes, nutritional therapist for Bio-Kult. “I would recommend starting slowly with a detox after a period of indulgence as the release of toxins stored in the body may worsen symptoms in the…
By Smita Joshi Christmas is the most anticipated time of the Western calendar and yet, the closer it gets the more your stress builds, often turning excitement to dread. The combination of just how much there is to get done for that one all-important day, and the prospect of meeting family members whom you may not have seen since last Christmas, contributes to the stress. Make this Christmas one of pure enjoyment with this mind, body and spirit in action…
We discover the best natural ingredients and skincare products to combat the common signs of ageing. Signs & Causes of Ageing Skin “As our skin ages it looses collagen, elasticity and firmness which results in thinner skin,” explains Ingrid Hume from Pravera. “Fine lines and wrinkles appear around the eye and lip areas, age spots and pigmentation are more noticeable on the skins surface, skin starts to sag and our complexion can become much drier (due to ageing skin being…