It is widely known that eating a wide variety of fruits and vegetables is important for good health, but lots of people fail to get the recommended amounts of these foods each day. Here are some tips to help increase your intake of nature’s goodness! Try a new food every week. When you do your …
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Dealing with headaches effectively and safely
Almost everyone will suffer with headaches or pains at some point during their lifetime. Whether going through a stressful time, or working too hard, headaches can be a debilitating issue for some. Knowing the ways to alleviate the pain can really help. The first thing to know is that headaches can easily be exacerbated by …
When is the best time in the day to fit in a workout?
Deciding to go for a workout is a fantastic thing to do for your body and mind, but have you ever thought to yourself that you simply don’t know when to do it? There is no right or wrong time to exercise, but depending on the goals you have, you might want to fit in …
Maintaining a healthy diet during pregnancy – is there a need to “eat for two”?
Having a healthy diet is important throughout life, however it is especially important when growing a baby! Here are some tips to help prepare new mothers for what to eat during pregnancy for a healthy body and baby. It is vital to eat a wide range of fruit and vegetables in order to get lots …
Protein: should we worry about how much we consume?
High protein diets were once only really linked with athletes and body builders. Now, more people than ever are concerned about their protein intake. There is some belief however, that too much protein can do serious damage. Protein is an essential nutrient for the body. It is found in virtually every cell in the body …
Maintaining a happy smile – tips for making sure your teeth are healthy
Strong, white, healthy teeth are all signs that we are looking after our oral health well. If your pearls are less than perfect, here are some tips to bring back the shine. Firstly, to have healthy teeth, we should start with a healthy diet! Include plenty of calcium rich foods like leafy greens, milk and …
Taking vitamin supplements – can there be too much of a good thing?
To many people, taking a daily multi vitamin supplement helps them get the right balance of nutrients. Can there be too much of a good thing? Firstly, we need to be clear about which vitamins are needed each day. Vitamin A is needed for healthy skin abd growth. Vitamin B is also needed for healthy …
Gastroesophageal reflux disease – how to relieve symptoms
Gastroesophageal reflux disease which is more commonly known in the UK as GERD or heart burn is usually caused by sudden changes in the barrier between the stomach and food pipe which may be down to the likes of abnormal relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter or a build up of acid in the stomach. …
Green Tea Extract – Does it cause chest pains?
Green Tea extract is a natural substance. It is a herbal derivative from the green tea leaves, also know as Camellia Sinesis. Over the years it has been heavily publicised about it’s antioxidant ingredients and how they help remove deadly toxins and free radicals from the body. Such radicals can sometimes start cancers and other …
Personal Trainers – are they worth the hourly rate?
Attending the gym for a workout can be a daunting time, especially if you aren’t a regular and don’t have much confidence in the first place. The minimal help that you’ll receive from gym instructors may not be enough to really get you in the mood for a good workout, especially if it is in …