True Health magazine

By nutritional therapist Katharine Tate, an expert in family health and nutrition Eating your ‘five a day’ has become mainstream advice but still children are falling short of this minimum recommendation with latest research suggesting children aged between 5-15 eat an average of 3 a day, and low fruit diets can increase the risk of disease in adulthood. Taking this into account, why is fruit so important for our health and how can we increase our children’s consumption? Fruit is…

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Do you struggle with maintaining your energy levels throughout the day? Is getting out of bed difficult every morning? Elizabeth Montgomery, London’s leading Holistic Nutritional therapist shares with us her key tips for lasting energy and why it’s so important for us to adopt a more holistic lifestyle for long term success: The stresses of daily life can be very demanding, with more and more people finding it difficult to maintain the energy levels needed to get by. Many find…

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Do you feel nervous over the slightest thing and struggle to deal with certain situations? You are not alone. There are over 8.2 million cases of anxiety in the UK and according to Cambridge University, women are nearly twice as likely to experience anxiety than men. These can be common signs of anxiety, but often stress and anxiety are not clearly distinguished. Stress is a response to what appears to be a threat in a situation and the anxiety is a…

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Probiotic yoghurt or probiotic supplement? Multivitamin or individual vitamins? We are facing health dilemmas every day, and with the constant stream of new research and new supposedly ‘healthier’ options bombarding us continuously, our choices are getting more and more complex. When it comes to your food, health and lifestyle, you want to make sure you’re making the right decisions. We have spoken to leading experts to answer the most common mind-boggling questions many of us…. Probiotic yoghurt vs. probiotic supplement…

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It’s spring and you’ll feel the general mood of the world has changed. The days are longer, the sun shines brighter and we’re all in a more hopeful mood to make small changes in our lifestyle especially with summer just around the corner. Vidhi Patel, consultant nutritionist at Minerva Research Labs, has outlined top nine beauty hacks for achieving radiant glow this summer: #1 Zinc is the most important nutrient to slow down the ageing process. Zinc can be found in…

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We discover the top botanicals for skincare and beauty… Botanicals are powerful plant extracts and oils derived from plants, flowers, herbs, nuts, seeds, roots and berries. They have been used in beauty regimes for centuries, even Cleopatra used black cumin seed oil as a beauty treatment. You may not be familiar with the term, but most of our natural and organic beauty brands use botanicals in their products.   Our Top 5 Beauty Botanicals We’ve picked out five of our…

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We’ve discovered the most common skin complaints and recommend the most effective botanicals to help relieve symptoms… Sensitive Skin- Prone to Redness & Blotchiness The top three botanicals to look for are licorice, oats and camomile. Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) contains anti-inflammatory properties. Oats (Avena sativa) relieve dryness and inflammation. Camomile (Matricaria recutita) calms redness. Oily Skin- Prone to Acne There are two botanical ingredients that help soothe oily, acne-prone skin. Camomile (Matricaria recutita) reduces redness, and witch hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)…

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Having a baby is a truly life changing experience, and of course it’s only natural to want to protect and care for your child the best that you can. There are a lot of companies that use harmful chemicals in essential products, so it’s important to know what to look out for in ingredients. Read on to discover these harmful chemicals and to find out about our favourite natural baby products… Harmful Chemicals We’ve spoken to Jane Mason, owner of…

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We reveal the vital nutrients to support men’s health… 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 women, have an increased risk of developing conditions such as cancer and are more likely to die from alcohol-related problems. With this in mind, let’s take a look at the specific health concerns that men face,…

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