Monday September 20, 2010 at 2:35pm
Did you see the new TV programme called Food? One of the items featured was the amount of sugar in carton drinks. One carton had 9 tsps of sugar. So, just a reminder from us that if you are serious about your health and well-being be aware of the hidden nasties in seemingly healthy products. Juices you might be drinking for specific conditions such as Cranberry for Urinary tract health could be adding to your problems.Check out Age Matters - a ....
Friday September 17, 2010 at 2:42pm
What is the most efficient way to lose those extra pounds and inches? It is true that exercise burns calories, tones the body, generates energy, and makes you feel good. But, when starting a weight loss regime - we are what we eat and this is where we should start. Have you ever seen people in the gym that you know go regularly and work hard but still have that muffin top or flabby tum? How can this be? Well, it’s official if you want to lose weight – exercise alone does not cut it. ....
Friday September 10, 2010 at 12:12pm
"Get a grip" says Sarah Boseley's in the Guardian today covering new research looking at the indicators of a long life. So of great interest to all of us over 40!She reports on the initial studies that were commissioned to establish measures that could be used to identify which older people may need more help. The studies used 4 markers for physical ability that to the average young person may seem easy to achieve but apparently as we grow older failings in these areas may indicate low....
Wednesday September 1, 2010 at 5:46pm
Many women have asked us about detoxing and if it really works especially after 40 or 50 years of eating too many cakes and drinking far too many glasses of good vino. Surely the damage is done now? Not so we say!Like most things the best way to find out is to do it for yourself and see the benefits? But where do you start, what do you leave out and what is a detox all about anyway? Is it a diet or not? There are a million books on it, Carol Vorderman Detoxes for Li....
Wednesday August 4, 2010 at 5:30pm
The latest health sensation is it seems Vitamin D.But why now? Lack of Vitamin D has been around for hundreds of years. Indeed Rickets was something that children developed through bad nutrition a 100 years ago principally through Vitamin D deficiency. But as research and papers get published in the medical journals it seems that Vitamin D is vital for a number of the body’s functions and processes. And that is why it has hit the media now. What is Vitamin D? Vitamin D is in fact not a vit....
Wednesday July 21, 2010 at 1:47pm
After watching the C4 program last night I wonder how many women have changed their mind and their desire to have surgery and in particular the tummy tuck. I sat cupped hand over wide open mouth, in disbelief. For sure there are many success stories but the horrific scars left from negligence and poorly performed surgery are enough to make any normal women rethink. Those poor women who like all of us wanted improvement were left with shark bite and emotional scars. Hats off to C4 and Christian J....
Monday July 12, 2010 at 1:45pm
The Daily Mail ran an article on how to tackle the dreaded bulge by spending out £1400 for eight sessions of electro acupuncture - but you still have to stick to a diet to get results. For a more affordable and sustained attack and to get long term health benefits too, check out Spirulina. This wonder food not only curbs your appetite and reduces cravings it contains protein, amino acids and vitamins. Spirulina cleanses, detoxifies your digestive....
Monday July 12, 2010 at 11:51am
Every day a new diet tip or regime hits the media but one easy way to curb your appetite and cravings is to take Spirulina as a supplement.In addition to suppressing your appetite this wonder food supplement is also very good for you. Spirulina contains complete balanced proteins including all eight essential amino acids, nine vitamins and 14 minerals. Not only will you lose weight but your skin will be glowing, your immune system will be strengthened and antioxidants will kick in waging wa....
Friday July 2, 2010 at 11:45am
£80 or £30? Whilst out shopping this week I saw a fab cardi for sale - tried it on loved it and went to the till to pay for it. Then fell over as it was £50 more than I thought …yes £80 and not £30. My eyes had let me down again and what did I do? Annoyed with my fuzzy vision and embarrassed under the glare of an expectant sales assistant I paid up and left! What has happened to my once sharp eye sight? Age that's what! So with the muscles behind my eyes gett....
Wednesday May 19, 2010 at 1:04pm
What if you don't want to diet, or can't. Perhaps no will power or the patience but would still like to lose a bit. Little changes can make a difference. Share some of our tips on smart diets swaps. A little change here and there could save you thousands of calories in the end.What do you think?