True Health magazine

Botanicals offer some powerful benefits for our skin. Here’s True Health’s guide to the best in plant-based beauty for all your skin needs. The winter weather can take its toll on our skin; a mixture of wind and cold weather outside, and central heating inside can mean our skin can feel dry, dull and lacking in vitality at this time of year. And that is where botanicals can be so useful, offering gentle and natural nourishment to keep your skin…

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Sponsored – Crawley Wasps are delighted to announce a partnership with local natural skincare company skin:genius. The deal sees Crawley-based skin:genius sponsor the club’s entire youth section, as well as first-team player Megan Stow. All eight youth teams this season will be wearing the club’s new Macron kit with skin:genius’s logo on the sleeve. Skin:genius produces a range of 100% natural and organic skincare products specifically formulated to prevent and reduce breakouts, spots and acne-prone and oily skin. Its multi-award-winning…

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We discover the health benefits of our favourite brew, a good old-fashioned cup of tea. Tea is the nation’s favourite hot drink, in fact, it is by far the most popular drink consumed in Britain with 165 million cups drunk every single day. There are numerous health benefits of tea, particularly herbal blends. “Herbal teas are a great way to stay hydrated, unlike high-sugar, high-caffeine beverages otherwise consumed,” explains nutritional therapist Rose Holmes, education and training manager at Rio Health….

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Sleep is so important for our overall health and wellbeing, but is often neglected. Discover how to finally get a good night’s sleep, naturally… Sleep is a vital, often neglected, component of our overall health. Not getting enough sleep each night can be detrimental for both health and wellbeing. Sleep enables the body to repair, so it’s ready for another day. Getting regular, quality shut eye also helps prevent common ailments and illnesses, such as heart disease, as well as…

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Our guide to vitamin D, the essential nutrient for health and immunity In 2016, Public Health England (PHE) published new advice recommending everyone to take a daily supplement containing 10 micrograms of vitamin D from October to April, and for children to take one all-year round. This year, the NHS issued new guidance, following lockdown restrictions which meant we were all isolating at home. Due to us all spending a lot more time indoors, the NHS recommended everyone to take 10…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey Matcha green tea is packed with flavonoids, potent antioxidants known for their protective and anti-inflammatory benefits. It also provides the amino acid L theanine which along with the presence of caffeine appears to increase alertness and improve concentration. A delicious breakfast muffin also ideal as a snack on the go. Makes 8 muffins Ingredients 200g ground almonds 25g coconut flour ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 tsp baking powder ½ tsp bicarbonate of soda 60g xylitol…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A really simple creamy ice cream and an easy way to enjoy the anti-inflammatory matcha green tea powder. I like to use a little MCT oil in this recipe for a brain boost but if this is not available simply omit from the recipe. The addition of lemon juice helps balance the strong matcha flavour while using xylitol keeps the sugar content low.  Ingredients 1 x 400g can full fat coconut milk 2-3 tsp matcha…

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By nutritional therapist Christine Bailey A delicious creamy protein breakfast option that is best prepared the night before. Serves 2 Ingredients 300ml coconut milk 2 tsp maple syrup 1 tsp vanilla extract 1-2 tsp matcha green tea 1 scoop vanilla protein powder 4 tbsp chia seed To top: pomegranate seeds or berries To serve: Greek yoghurt or coconut yoghurt, optional Method Place the coconut milk, maple syrup, vanilla, vanilla protein powder and matcha green tea powder in a blender and…

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