True Health magazine

Dr Elizabeth Kershaw-Yates, a GP from The Online Clinic, offers her top tips on dealing with eczema Eczema can range from being a slight inconvenience to being incredibly painful and incapacitating. It has many different forms and names, but one thing they all have in common is dry, itchy skin, often red in colour and being incredibly uncomfortable. Top Tips for Dealing with Eczema Steer clear of soap One of the first things you can do to help clear up your…

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Three new studies highlight Symprove’s ability to suppress the growth of pathogenic bacteria and promote a healthier gut environment. The breakthrough studies demonstrate that Symprove’s formula has the unique ability to have an antagonistic effect on bad bacteria such as C. difficile, Escherichia coli (AIEC), Shigella sonnei and MRSA. Leading expert Professor Simon Gaisford of University College London, commented: “Symprove is without a doubt the most resilient probiotic that we have tested. The latest data shows that Symprove has a clear…

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Feeling stressed or anxious? Discover how to alleviate symptoms the natural way. Everyone has to deal with feelings of stress or anxiety at some point, but it’s when these feelings are interfering with your daily life that you need to take action. “A little anxiety occasionally is a perfectly natural and healthy response to concern or to various adrenal triggers when you are working to achieve something. It is normal for example to feel anxious over a job interview or…

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Suffer from a gluten allergy or dairy intolerance? We examine the world of free-from foods… Free-from diets have rapidly gained popularity in recent years as more and more people have realised that certain foods simply don’t agree with them and as we have become more aware of intolerances and allergies. Whether you suffer from an allergy to a specific food group or have a mild intolerance, the good news is that there are more free-from products available on the market…

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Five simple steps to help maintain a healthy prostate. An enlarged prostate is a common complaint in men over the age of 50, with 40 percent of men over the age of 50 and 75 percent of men in their 70s reporting symptoms, according to Prostate Cancer UK. Your risk of developing an enlarged prostate (also known as BPH) increases the older you get. Symptoms often include a weak urine flow, needing to urinate more often (especially at night), a…

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By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements The menopause is a natural phase in a woman’s life when fertility draws to a close. Some women notice few problems, but most experience at least some physical symptoms such as hot flushes, night sweats, intimate dryness and fatigue. Emotional symptoms are also common, especially mood swings, poor concentration and low sex drive. Prescribed hormone replacement therapy can overcome most of the symptoms, and in most cases…

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By nutritional therapist Katharine Tate, an expert in family health and nutrition Motion sickness is the feeling experienced when your sense of balance is disturbed by constant motion such as riding in a car or aboard a ship. It can be extremely common, with estimates that 80 percent of the population have suffered from it at least once in their lives. Whilst it may occur at any age, it is more common in children over the age of two, though…

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The arrival of autumn means we start spending more time indoors over the autumn and winter months – more time in the company of dust, pet and mould allergens. For many people this results in the unpleasant and even debilitating symptoms caused by allergies to these airborne particles. Airborne allergies expert and creator of HayMax, Max Wiseberg, offers some useful tips: • Vacuum the house regularly, especially beds and fabrics to reduce the number of dust and pet allergen particles….

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From The Goodness of Nuts and Seeds by Natalie Seldon I love a twist on a classic and this key lime matcha pie is as delicious as it is healthy. Enjoyable at any time of day and perfect for an after-dinner, guilt-free dessert. The moreish nut, fig and coconut crust provides the perfect base for the creamy filling. Zesty, clean-feeling bakes like this are the kind of food pleasure we should all be indulging in. (serves 10–12) Ingredients for the…

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