Iron is an important dietary mineral essential for providing the energy you need for daily life. It is involved in many body functions including transporting oxygen via the blood around the body. Most of the iron in the body is found in haemoglobin, a protein in the blood, and myoglobin, a protein in muscle tissue. […]
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It’s the buzzword of our fast food times. It’s the buzzword of our fast food times. From legitimate power foods to marketing gimmicks, labelling foods as ‘super’ is super-attractive to consumers who desire their daily nutrients packaged up for easy consumption. It all started with the flashy blueberry and seemed to spread like wildfire. Before […]
According to research, meditation reduces high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels. David Goding investigates its far-reaching health benefits. The science of meditation is at once very simple and incredibly complex. On a basic level it requires little more than inner calm and focus though it provides us with a wealth of lasting mental and […]
Meditation may ease inflammatory conditions including psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis and asthma, suggests a new report published in Brain, Behavior and Immunity. In a small experimental study, participants in an eight-week mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) program – focusing on the breath, mental content and bodily sensations while walking, sitting or practising yoga – experienced notably smaller […]
Stress, lack of sleep, poor diet and even too much time in front of your computer can wreak havoc with your looks, says Dermatologist Ann-Maree Kurzydlo. Here are 5 culprits to look out for. Getting up with the birds to make 6am Pump, checking emails when you get up to the loo and fuelling said […]
10 of the best anti-ageing ingredients for your skin. According to The Me Clinic aesthetic nurse Mike Clague, who founded Regenerate Skincare after more than a decade in cosmetic medicine, many commercial products contain insufficient amounts of key active ingredients to achieve the desired effect. The doses established as being effective in scientific studies are […]
As the menu of ways to wax, whiten and wow expands, so does the list of hazards. Charmaine Yabsley gets the inside word on laser hair removal WATCH FOR Although this treatment is simple in its outcome, basically killing the hair follicle so that you’ll be hair free forever, it’s imperative that you visit a […]
Face mapping is a form of skin analysis that helps us to understand the causes of spots or breakouts. Linda Smith investigates the different ‘zones’… Zones 1 & 3: Digestive system & spleen Breakouts and other problems in this area often relate to a build-up of toxins in the digestive system and spleen. Symptoms include […]
Often labelled a ‘silent killer’, ovarian cancer has symptoms you should look out for. Learn to identify these and aim for early detection, writes Dr Evelyn Lewin Ovarian cancer is commonly referred to as a ‘silent’ disease, assumed to creep up with no warning – at least until it’s too late. The overlooked truth, however, […]
Self-massage using a foam roller or a spikey balls/” 10017 rel=”nofollow” target=”_self”> balls/" 10017 rel="nofollow" target="_self">ball feels good, but it can also alleviate pain and prevent further injuries. But which is more effective? Problem: Generalised pain or tightness; stretching fascia, or connective tissue. Solution: Foam roller “Foam rollers are great for stretching fascia, or connective tissue in the body,” […]