It can be tricky finding the right products to suit your skin type, especially with so many different products on the market. We’ve spoken to a number of natural and organic skincare experts to get their advice for the most-common skin types. Read on to discover the best products for you and the ingredients to look out for: Sensitive Skin Sensitive skin can become inflamed and irritated easily. “It’s more likely to react to external influences, meaning that cosmetic ingredients…
High cholesterol increases your risk of both heart disease and heart attacks. Cholesterol acts as a fat-like substance, and when there is a high level in your blood, it builds up in the walls of your arteries. Over time, this build up causes ‘hardening of the arteries’ so that arteries become narrowed and blood flow to the heart is slowed or blocked. Dr D Mantle, medical adviser for Pharma Nord, explains: “Cholesterol is a complex substance synthesised in the liver…
By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements Migraines are estimated to affect as many as 1 in 10 adults, with three times more women affected than men. Symptoms usually begin at puberty and cause recurrent attacks until middle age, when they often disappear. Recurrent headaches should always be assessed medically to determine the cause. If you receive a diagnosis of migraines, the following nutritional approaches will help. Nutritional Approaches Follow a well-balanced diet, avoiding…
Yes, it’s here already – the ‘back to school’ season. It’s time to buy new school uniforms, stock up on stationary and plan those packed lunches. Whether your little ones are flying the nest and heading to school, or it’s simply that time of the year again, the last thing you want is for them to be reaching the school gates with coughs and sneezes. With over 58% of all cases of children missing school due to illness, according to…
With 1 in 2 Brits suffering from digestion issues, we have spoken to leading experts for their top tips on how we can beat the bloat…. How do we know if our gut is unhealthy? “Many health issues have been linked to problems in the gut – ranging from digestive issues such as bloating, gas and diarrhoea, to food allergies or sensitivities, depression, anxiety and other mood issues, skin issues such as eczema and more serious health issues such as…
Click For Therapy provides an online directory of therapists, where you can search for a specific solution to your health issues and connect with individuals who can help in your local area. What makes Click For Therapy a bit different, is the personal touch. Therapists are encouraged to include a photograph and as much personal information about themselves as they wish in their profile. In order to establish trust, you are also able to review therapists on-site, and make recommendations for other prospective clients. This…
We reveal the natural remedies that will help maintain a healthy bladder… Until it stops working properly, your bladder is one of those body parts that you rarely pay much attention to. There are a lot of issues that can arise, including painful urination, urine leakage, urinary tract infections and frequent urges to go during the day and night, so it’s important to help maintain a healthy bladder. • Drink water Drinking plenty of water — about six to eight…
We discover the supplements and foods which reduce inflammation… Inflammation is the body’s attempt at self-protection; inflammation occurs to help remove harmful stimuli- including irritants, pathogens and damaged cells- and begin the healing process. It is simply part of the body’s immune response. Nutritional therapist Claire Barnes, a technical advisor for Protexin, explains how inflammation can become problematic: “Inflammation is a normal and beneficial immune response, however due to imbalances in the body, especially through our diet, our bodies can…
What exactly are antioxidants and why should we include them in our diets? We often associate the word ‘antioxidant’ with good health, but do we really know what antioxidants are? An antioxidant is a molecule that inhibits the oxidation of other molecules, helping to prevent types of cell damage. Nutritional therapist Claire Barnes, a technical advisor for Protexin, explains why we should include antioxidants in our diet: “Through our daily lives we are exposed to free-radicals mainly through environmental toxins,…
By medical nutritionist Dr Sarah Brewer, an expert in food, herbs and supplements An estimated one in three people have hypertension, with a blood pressure that is consistently above 140/90mmHg. Several diet and lifestyle changes can help to reduce blood pressure naturally and may help to reduce your need for increasing doses of medication. One of the most important steps is to reduce salt intake, as consuming excess sodium can promote fluid retention and increased blood pressure in many people….