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7 Aug 2009 by Ali Campbell
Getting going part 2… please do not read this till next week or after you are comfortable with the ideas in part 1… Drink! An odd one when we’re talking about weight loss but drinking plenty of water will definitely help you lose weight, (caffeine and booze don’t count though) your body burns fat much better when well hydrated, as well as making your muscles look full and tight, it’s....
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20 May 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Here are some popular fitness myths you may have heard and what I hear daily when teaching in fitness classes: Muscle turns into fat when you stop exercising Muscle and fat are completely different body tissue, it is impossible for one to become the other. It is definitely true to say that if you stop exercising you will gain fat, but this is because your muscle decreases in size if they are....
22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Polycystic ovary syndrome (POS) is the most common hormonal disturbance in women- around one fifth of women in the UK are affected. It is also the most common reason for women not to ovulate, and the combination of being overweight and having POS can have a profound affect on the individual’s ability to become pregnant. The cause of infertility in about a third of couples attending....
22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
This is the time around and after the end of your periods. Strictly speaking the menopause is after the last menstrual period. This is usually around the age of 51. Changes can start to take place many years in advance of this, and women can start to notice more erratic cycles and heavier bleeding in their late 40s. This is due to hormone changes resulting in a dramatic reduction of oestrogen....
22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Osteoporosis is a common health problem in this country. As many as 1 in 2 women over the age of 50 will have osteoporosis. A sedentary lifestyle with a lack of weight-bearing exercise is a risk factor. Osteoporosis results in bones becoming less dense and more “honeycombed”. The bones are therefore more easily broken, especially if you have an injury such as a fall. Oestrogen is a....
22 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
The current guidelines from NICE (National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence) advise that people should not be expected to lose more than 0.5-1kg (1-2lbs) a week. If you lose more than this, some evidence suggests that you are more unlikely to lose the weight for good. However, Professor Lean, the Professor of Nutrition at Glasgow University, prefers to look at it as achieving....
2 Apr 2009 by Carole McAlister
Diabetes affects more than 2 million people in the UK. Type 2 diabetes accounts for over 90% of cases. The numbers affected are only going to increase. One of the main concerns about developing diabetes is that you are likely to have a shortened life expectancy by as much as 5-10 years, mainly due to cardiovascular disease (heart attacks, strokes). Other complications of diabetes are eye....
26 Mar 2009 by Colin McKeand
It has been a long and challenging winter, but take heart, because Spring is just around the corner. The days are getting longer and warmer, and for many people the health resolutions they set at New Year are a distant memory. It is a great time therefore to do a whole re-evaluation of your health and lifestyle goals. Changes in your everyday habits can be critical, especially if a....
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18 Mar 2009 by Sarah Jane Hunter
Here are some suggestions that will help your Menopause Diet. 1. Boost your daily intake of fruits. 2. Choose melons, bananas and citrus fruits like oranges and lemons, which are high in potassium. 3. Potassium rich foods help balance sodium and water retention. Also include some dried fruit like apricots and figs. 4. Boost your daily intake of vegetables (inc. salad) Choose in particular,....
26 Feb 2009 by Colin McKeand
In 400 B.C. Hippocrates the father of medicine said, “Let food be your medicine and medicine be your food.” The wisdom of Hippocrates words takes on more importance than ever as we discover the potent, health-giving substances of super foods. Here’s a list of some of these foods that should always be in your kitchen. Apples — more vitamin C than an orange and full of....
16 Feb 2009 by Julia McVey
Our belief system underpins everything we do in life. Self-limiting beliefs are ones that prevent us from doing things. For example "I am not a good cook" is a belief that will prevent someone from cooking a healthy nutritious meal; this in turn may lead to the consumption of processed and convenience food leading to health problems. How did they get this belief in the first place -....
9 Feb 2009 by Colin McKeand
The human body is a complex organism that has evolved over millions of years and is made up entirely from molecules derived from food. It is the greatest machine on earth, but needs fuel to operate, and the fuel we give it comes directly from the things we eat and drink. The foods we eat, that come from plants, and second hand from animals that eat the plants, contain nutrients. These....
7 Feb 2009 by Peta Heskell
Learn from their stories The stories people tell about their past relationships, how they are at work and how they treat their friends are clues to their personality. Listen for these clues and use them as a cue to get a clearer feel for that person by asking questions. How they behaved Kevin and Irene had an affair and fell in love. He left his wife because they’d grown apart and Irene was....
4 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Reasons to convince you: Health Benefits Exercising can add years to your life. Studies in America have gone as far as to suggest that for every hour of exercise, an extra two hours can be added to your life. Regular exercise improves your heart and lungs. Increases your metabolism Aesthetic Benefits Helps you to lose weight and look good Give you radiant skin Emotional Benefits....
3 Feb 2009 by Alba Feely
Fats can be classed as either good or bad. Bad fats are the ones found in hard cheese, cakes, chocolate, ready meals and pastries. Good fats are the ones found in oily fish, nuts, seeds and olive oil and have so many benefits to your health such help to give you glowing skin, help lubricate your joints, hormone function, boost your metabolism and lower cholesterol. Good fats also help to....