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Researchers at Keele University have discovered that drinking a litre of mineral water may slow cognitive decline in people with Alzheimer’s disease. It’s thought that mineral water which is rich in silicon can significantly reduce levels of the nerve toxin, aluminium, by hastening its excretion via the kidneys. The results were dramatic. After 13 weeks drinking mineral water, the majority of Alzheimer’s sufferers in the study saw no further decline in cognitive ability while several actually saw an improvement in their mental health. Previous studies have linked the presence of aluminium with brain damage.

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Call a halt to your hayfever, not your romance

A recent survey suggests that hayfever symptoms can significantly influence your mood, making you less patient and more likely to bicker with your partner. A runny nose, sneezing and sniffing also make sufferers feel less attractive or sexy and, for at least one in 10, allergy symptoms got in the way of romance. Yet surprisingly, almost two thirds of those questioned

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Couples who are confident they’re doing the right thing when they exchange vows are, perhaps not surprisingly, still happy to be together long after the honeymoon is over. Matthew Johnson, a researcher in the field of romantic relationships, says, ‘Those who are more confident in getting married are willing to invest in their relationships. These couples spend time together, dining out, taking part in activities together, sharing meaningful conversation and physical expressions of affection.’ In contrast, couples who are having nagging doubts shouldn’t ignore them. He says, ‘It’s tempting to push those concerns down and just go with the flow, but couples need to remember, the doubts you are having are there for a reason and dealing with them will be beneficial.’ Premarital counselling is a good opportunity for couples to talk openly and honestly about any concerns.

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Whether you’re suffering from high cholesterol or simply want to improve the health of your heart,

you may want to add a daily apple to your diet. A new study suggests that when

middle-aged adults eat an apple each day, it could improve their heart health in as little as one month. The study found that apples contain antioxidants that are more effective at lowering bad cholesterol than many other foods or supplements. During the trial, 16

participants ate a large apple each day for four weeks and their health improvements were compared with groups taking either a placebo or a supplement each day. The best results were found in the group eating the daily apple.

An article in the Journal of the American Medicine Association suggests a daily multivitamin could reduce your risk of cancer. A placebo-controlled study of 50,000 men over the age of 50 showed a modest, yet significant 8% reduction in cancer rates among those who took a multivitamin. Diet should always come first, however, so stock up on plenty of nutrient-rich fruit and veg.

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There’s a lot of conflicting information surrounding food, but some ingredients are definitely worth avoiding. Here are my seven scariest ingredients to remove from your kitchen:

High Fructose Corn Syrup is a cheap, toxic sugar that’s converted by your liver into VLDL - the unhealthiest kind of

cholesterol. It can also lead to non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, and contribute to weight gain and obesity.

Artificial Sweeteners such as aspartame and saccharin are linked with numerous adverse effects, including headaches,

dizziness, mood changes, convulsions and memory loss. Think twice before choosing that diet soft drink.

MSG causes many adverse reactions in those who are sensitive to its effects, such as facial swelling and stomach upsets. It is

also used in animal trials to stimulate obesity.

Artificial Flavours on a food label could mean a single unnatural additive, or a blend of hundreds of chemicals.

Strawberry flavour, for example, contains 49 chemical ingredients. Other worst offenders in this category include artificial raspberry flavour and artificial butter flavour (found in popcorn).

Trans Fats are formed when fats and oils undergo hydrogenation, a process designed to make them stable at room

temperature for a longer shelf life. These artificially produced trans fats have been linked to prostate cancer, breast cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes and obesity.

Artificial Colours are now so prevalent we ingest five times more food colouring than our grandparents, 60 years ago. These

artificial colours have been associated with increased hyperactivity in children with existing hyperactivity disorders. Foods to look out for include: salad dressing, ice cream, sweets, chewing gum, brightly coloured breakfast cereal, jams and jellies... If it looks unnatural, it probably is!

Preservatives used to extend the shelf life of prepared and packaged foods can have a detrimental effect on your health. Many

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Sage is a well-known Mediterranean herb whose Latin name, Salvia, means ‘to be saved’. The Romans called it the sacred herb and used it as a cure-all to treat ailments ranging from insect bites, sore throats and menopausal symptoms to bronchitis and flatulence.

In fact, sage is one of the most versatile medicinal herbs you can grow in your garden. While it tastes delicious in the form of home-made sage and onion stuffing, it’s also a popular remedy for menopausal hot flushes and as a mental stimulant to boost memory and concentration.

Having large, lush plants in the garden and home brings a great sense of achievement for those with ‘green fingers’. Scientists have now analysed how a potted plant’s roots develop, and have found that doubling the size of the pot allows a plant to grow, on average, 43% larger. That’s because a potted plant quickly extends its roots to the container’s walls to ‘sense’ the size of the pot. It then uses this information to assess how big it can grow and how much sunlight to convert into energy through photosynthesis. This effect was seen in all types of plant studied, including pine trees, corn, wheat, cactus and tomatoes. So if you plant a tree in a small pot, presumably it stays small? Oh wait - that must be the secret of bonsai!

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Harvesting: Pick young leaves from the top of the plant throughout summer. Sprigs can be frozen for later use, which retains the medicinal benefits better than drying.

Remedy: Rub fresh sage leaves on to stings and bites. Sage tea: add 1 tablespoon sage leaves to a cup of boiling water and infuse for 20 minutes. Sage infusions can be used as a gargle, to restore colour to greying hair, and as a scalp treatment for dandruff.

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Chris was only 46 when she had a heart attack. Her blood pressure and cholesterol were normal, so it was totally unexpected. ‘I’d been feeling ill at home on a Sunday, nothing really that I could put my finger on, just a pain in my shoulder and across my back, heartburn high up my chest, and pins and needles in my left arm. I took various over-the-counter remedies without alleviating any of the symptoms. The next day I went to work and tried to get an appointment to see my GP. After saying I was experiencing chest pains. I was offered an appointment four days later! My colleague decided to put my symptoms into the NHS direct website, this flashed a message to ring 999 and she called a taxi to take me to Charing Cross Hospital. I was seen immediately and my heart

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Heart muscle beats continuously and needs more fuel and oxygen than any other muscle in your body. If the coronary arteries supplying blood to your heart become narrowed, heart muscle cells may not receive all the oxygen they need. This can lead to angina, which feels like a tight pressure, heaviness or dull ache behind the breastbone that may spread into the neck, jaw or down your left arm. Angina typically comes on during exercise and fades within a few minutes of resting.

When the blood supply to your heart is compromised more severely, for example by a blood clot, some cells will die from the prolonged lack of oxygen, causing a heart attack. Heart attack pain is similar to angina but can come on at any time and is unrelieved by rest. It also usually lasts longer, is more intense and may be accompanied by sweating, paleness, dizziness or shortness of breath.

The ‘Hollywood heart attack’ in which a victim grimaces and clutches his chest is less common in real life. Often, a heart attack is heralded by feelings of fatigue, indigestion or chest discomfort (rather than pain) and an urgent need to empty the bowels.

Any chest pain or discomfort should always be taken seriously and medical advice sought without delay. The weak link in surviving a heart attack is delay in seeking treatment. Quickly spotting the signs of a heart attack can be life-saving.

One in three people will experience a heart attack, so your overall chance is 1 in 3. This increases with the more risk factors you accumulate, such as:

Family history (mum having a heart attack before age • 60 or dad before age 45)Smoking• Sedentary lifestyle• Poorly controlled high blood pressure• Poorly controlled diabetes• Elevated LDL-cholesterol levels• High stress•

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about possible treatment such as angioplasty or triple bypass surgery - all frightening stuff. Fortunately I didn’t require open heart surgery. I had an angiogram followed by an angioplasty to dilate a blocked artery. I was in hospital for seven days and underwent 12 weeks of rehab which really helped my recovery.

When you suffer a heart attack your emotions are all over the place. For the first time in my life I felt very vulnerable. It makes you think about death - your own. Don’t wait for a heart attack to act as a wake-up call - get your lifestyle sorted, before it makes you ill.’

You can further reduce your risk of heart disease by:

Exercising regularly for at least 30 to • 60 minutes on most days – like any muscle, your heart keeps fit with exercise.

Losing any excess weight, especially • the ‘menopot’ around your waist – carrying extra weight increases the work load of your heart.

Not smoking tobacco, which damages • artery linings and hastens their hardening and furring up.

Keeping alcohol intakes within • recommended limits, as too much increases blood pressure and can cause dangerous heart rhythms.

Cutting back on salt intake, as excess • increases your blood pressure.

Avoiding excess stress, which increases • blood pressure as much as carrying an extra 20kg in weight, or an additional 20 years in age.

Knowing your blood pressure and • cholesterol levels, and maintaining tight control of existing risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes and raised cholesterol (through diet, lifestyle and any necessary prescribed medication).

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One in three heart attacks are linked with an unhealthy diet containing too many processed foods, excess refined carbohydrates (especially sugar and white flour), and too few wholegrains and antioxidants from fruit and vegetables. In contrast, following a heart-friendly diet can reduce your future risk of a heart attack, even if you have already experienced one. It’s therefore never too late to start eating for a healthier heart.

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Looking after your heart is about looking after your whole body ‒ and making small changes to what you eat and drink can have a big impact on your long-term health. I see a lot of people who are overwhelmed with a lot of information and aren’t sure where to start, so I advise them to break it down and make small changes. This will also make it easier to make changes you can stick to, rather than trying to overhaul your entire diet in one go.

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Aim for five a day. Eating a variety of fruit and vegetables is a great way to get vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants that all help to protect your heart. Try adding a handful of extra vegetables to meals, topping your cereal with fruit, blending a smoothie or maybe adding a salad to your lunch.

Select good fats.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats are classed as good fats. These can be found in olive oil, avocado, seeds and nuts. Oily fish contains omega 3 which helps to lower triglycerides ( a type of fat found in the blood), prevents unwanted blood clots and regulates the heart rhythm, so include salmon, sardines, mackerel, kippers or fresh tuna in your diet regularly.

Ditch the bad fats. Trans fats and saturated fats are not good for your heart, and can be found in cakes and biscuits, chocolate, pastry, oils used for repeatedly frying foods, butter, cream, lard and full fat milk or cheese. Eating a lot of foods with high saturated fat can raise your level of ‘bad’ LDL- cholesterol and increase your risk of heart disease. Cut down on processed meats like sausages, burgers and pâté and choose lean cuts, trimming off any excess fat before cooking. Low fat versions of cheese, yoghurt and milk are much better for you, as are cuts of skinless chicken and turkey. It’s also a good idea to switch to eating wholegrain bread, rice and pasta.

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Take it day by day, plan your meals so you aren’t left eating convenience foods at the last minute, and tackle one thing at a time ‒ try some wholewheat pasta today and tomorrow aim to get your five a day perhaps. Setting small goals will keep you motivated and makes it easier to manage.

Eggs get the thumbs-up. Often I see patients who aren’t sure whether to eat foods such as eggs or shellfish, which contain some cholesterol, but are low in saturated fat. These foods do not affect blood cholesterol so can be taken liberally within a healthy diet. The exception is people with familial hypercholesterolaemia where a limit of three eggs per week is suggested.

Choose healthy snacks. Fresh fruit, dried fruit and nuts are all good alternatives as snacks instead of crisps or chocolate, and when cooking try grilling rather than frying, or using olive or sunflower oil instead of lard or butter. Adding oats, beans and pulses to your meals will also help lower cholesterol levels.

Go easy on the salt. Salt is something that is often talked about in the media because we know that too much is not good for us, but it’s not always easy to keep track on how much you’re eating. Always check labels on the foods you buy, and try to cut down or cut out salt used in cooking or added to food on your plate. Adults should only have 6g salt a day, and children less.

Have everything in moderation. We need a varied diet to stay healthy, and though treats now and again are fine, eating foods that are high in saturated fat every day, or never eating fruit or vegetables, will have a detrimental effect on your heart’s ability to keep working effectively. Keeping to a low-fat sugar-free diet, with regular meals, will help keep your weight down, and regular exercise will build muscle which will increase your metabolism and help to regulate your weight.

Check labels. The best way to know what you’re eating is to keep an eye on the nutritional values of the foods you buy, many of which are now displayed on the front of packaging. A simple rule you can follow is that 5g of saturated fat per 100g is high, and 1.5g or less in 100g is low, and a better choice.

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I often see people who don’t know why exercise is good for their heart, and this information provides a great catalyst for getting active.

Your heart contains muscle and the more you use it, the stronger it becomes. As it gets stronger, it works more effectively to keep blood pumping around your body, which in turn reduces the pressure on your artery walls. This means your heart can pump less times per minute than a weaker heart, but still perform at the same rate ‒ a definite positive!

Exercising also increases the speed at which your body burns calories, helping you lose weight more effectively. Carrying excess weight puts pressure on your heart, but exercising can help you maintain a healthy weight. Regular exercise helps your body get rid of body fat and ‘bad’ cholesterol, helping to protect you and your heart.

Some people worry that if they have a medical condition, have had an operation, or are on medication, they cannot exercise but a medically-approved exercise programme is very beneficial. In people with diabetes, for example, exercise helps to improve glucose tolerance and insulin sensitivity.

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Another great reason to get active is that exercise releases endorphins in the brain which makes you feel good ‒ and we’d all like more of that! The increased body movement will also release muscle tension and help you to relax afterwards, helping you get more restful sleep.

Getting startedWhen you haven’t exercised in

a long time, making a start takes effort but, if you keep at it, it gets easier. It’s your own responsibility to go out and get moving, however you choose to do it. No-one else can do it for you. A great way to make progress is to set smart goals. If you haven’t ever tried running and set a goal of completing a marathon, it seems a huge task to undertake, but if you start with a goal of running a mile, the sense of achievement when you reach that goal can spur you onto the next one.

Think about what you find difficult, day to day. If it’s hard to get up the stairs without getting out of breath, then aim to climb the stairs a number of times every day, until you can do so more easily. Of course, if you have a heart problem, seek medical advice before beginning any new exercise programme, or increasing your activity level, to ensure you are safe to do so.

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Check the Register of Exercise Professionals for specialists working in your area. They can guide and support you in embarking on an exercise programme, taking into consideration your history or condition, and motivate you to keep going. Or, if you have a smartphone or internet access, look for apps and websites that help you count calories, provide instructions on various exercises, and motivate you by keeping track of your progress.

Finding timeExercise doesn’t have to mean hours at the gym. Just

10 minutes a day makes a difference and, as you get better at what you’re doing, you’ll find it less of an effort. Take the stairs instead of a lift or, when you’re at home and go upstairs, come back down and go up again. You’ve immediately increased your heart rate! Doing this every time is a great way to get a few minutes of exercise. Housework can also be good exercise ‒ push a bit harder when mowing the lawn or vacuuming, and notice how you get out of breath!

To get the best results, it’s important to take part in a variety of exercises if you can, combining aerobic exercise and weight bearing activity or resistance training. This challenges your body in the most effective way, helping you build stamina, burn calories and fat, as well as improving muscle tone and strength, which in turn makes you feel great.

It’s easy not to think too much about the health of your heart until something goes wrong, but it performs a vital role and should be looked after. Make a start today, and you could be on the path to a healthier future.

Nicola Hall is ‘The Weigh Ahead’ Weight Management Service Lead at Spire Southampton Hospital. Spire Southampton is the leading provider of private cardiac services for the south of England, www.spirehealthcare.com/southampton.

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Omega-3 fish oils reduce blood stickiness, lower blood pressure and protect against abnormal heart rhythm, especially in heart muscle receiving a poor blood supply.

Krill Oil contains the same beneficial fatty acids as omega-3 fish oil supplement, plus additional antioxidants.

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Magnesium and Potassium help to lower blood pressure through direct effects on artery dilation, and flushing excess salt from the body.

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Vitamin D may reduce the amount of calcium laid down in artery walls as part of the hardening and furring up process.

Co-Enzyme Q10 is vital for energy production in heart muscle cells, helps arteries to dilate, and lowers blood pressure. According to nutritionist Babi Chana, a number of studies show that people with chronic heart failure improve after taking co-enzyme Q10 supplements (typically in the range of 100-400 mg/day).

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Plant Sterols lower blood levels of ‘bad’ LDL-cholesterol by blocking their absorption from the intestines.

Garlic provides allicin, an active ingredient that helps to lower cholesterol, reduce blood pressure and protects against hardening and furring up of the arteries.

Beetroot juice supplies dietary nitrites that cause blood vessels to dilate so blood pressure falls. Drinking just 70ml beetroot juice can reduce resting blood pressure by 2%. Drinking 500ml beetroot juice can significantly lower blood pressure within one hour, with the effect most pronounced after three to four hours after ingestion, and lasting for 24 hours.

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Tomato extracts contain lycopene, a red pigment that lowers cholesterol and reduces hardening and furring up of the arteries. People who regularly eat tomatoes and tomato products are at least a third less likely to develop heart disease than those who eat them infrequently.

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Olive Leaf Extracts contain 30 times more of the beneficial polyphenols supplied by extra virgin olive oil. These help to lower blood pressure, reduce unwanted blood clotting and boost blood flow through the coronary arteries.

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We’ve all asked ourselves the question ‘What is the purpose of my life’ and many times we end up giving in to our habits and patterns when we cannot face our own truths. The reality is, we are all slaves to the rhythm of life in order to survive and fit in with everyone else, so having a purpose becomes just a dream that translates into unrealistic hope such as ‘If only I could win the lottery.’

If you work at what you love, you never really work again. But going to a job you dread, for eight hours every day, is never going to make you happy or rich, so giving up becomes the only option. If you cannot do the things you are passionate about, and which nurtures your creative side, you end up with an empty hole in your soul that forever needs filling for your comfort, confidence and subliminal addictions. The secret eating, late night chocolate pig outs, alcohol abuse and food binging habits, all done without thinking, lead to unwanted weight gain, mood swings, depression, misery and general feelings of hopelessness.

Finding your dream job is a good way to live a purpose driven life, even for those who have no education on paper. Going back to school to study

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is a great way to keep you out of the fridge and the local pub. Think about what you really love to do and then find a way to start a small florist shop, if you love flowers and have green fingers, or train to become a nurse, if you love taking good care of people. It won’t be easy in the short term to start a business, or go back to studying, but in the long term your dedication, patience and passion will pay off when you are truly living your dream for real.

Being the best you can be at any sport, talent or creative genius, is all about total self-belief and inner confidence. Winners never quit because quitters never win, so don’t be put off because others have said you will never be good enough. Volunteering your time to help others is a good place to start when looking for your purpose, because when you give, you feel good - and feeling good makes you happy and more fulfilled.

Life is a journey and not a destination, so whenever you stop trying, changing and stand still, life passes you by in the blink of an eye. Fear is the thing that stops us taking chances, so always remember what Lao-tzu, the Chinese philosopher said: “A journey of a thousand miles begins with just one step”.

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Of all the things that are important about being spiritual, one stands out head and shoulders above the rest, and that’s the importance of STAYING awake. It is one thing to become awake, but quite another to stay awake.

Why is it so hard to stay awake? Your mind likes repetition, habits and patterns. It likes a process you can follow every time. So it really comes down to the way your subconscious mind works. The waking up process is all about discovery and evolving. You discover a new way of being, or thinking, or responding. Then what happens is that it starts to develop into a habit. This is how the subconscious mind works. A new thought pattern or behaviour starts out consciously, then, over time becomes habitual. That means it become a subconscious habit. Once it’s a habit, it’s time to wake up again and time to bring something new into consciousness. Why? Because subconscious habitual patterns are, and can very often become, limited and limiting. Being spiritual is about awakening yourself to your limitlessness. To wake up from your habitual patterns, try the following:

Do Things Backwards. Yes really, for example, try walking backwards! You might not want to do this down the High Street on a Saturday, but give it a go in your backyard, or when you’re next in an open space. Just notice how different it feels, and then how it makes walking forwards more conscious. You can also just change what you do. Start doing things in a different order, at different times of the day. Breaking or changing your routine brings it into consciousness. You don’t have to do it forever. Just experimenting will expand your neurology.

Observe Your Thought Processes and Habitual Responses. Spiritual awakening doesn’t need to be some amazing visitation from the archangel Michael or even God. Deeper, longer-lasting growth and change can often be gained from the simple practice of becoming SELF aware, especially when it’s done on a daily basis. Spiritual awakening can be as simple as bringing a subconscious ‘knee-jerk’ reaction into consciousness. Once it’s conscious you can decide if you want to change it.

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Become the Non-Judgmental Witness. Believe it or not, any time you place ANY judgement (good or bad) onto any situation or circumstance, you create resistance and restriction. You limit yourself and, what’s more, it actually locks that situation in, making it even harder to change. Rather than labelling things as good or bad, simply say to yourself, ‘how interesting’. The reality is that rather than becoming passive and accepting anything that gets thrown your way, non-judgement actually increases your resourcefulness to change things.

Get Curious. You know how curious children are as, for them, everything is new, interesting and exciting. When you grow up, these new and exciting things become ordinary and expected. Don’t accept what you’re told at face value - get curious and excited by the possibilities that will result. Don’t let your habits limit you. Expand, grow, develop and wake up. And most importantly ‒ ENJOY.

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Author Zyrieda Denning was doubly inspired to write her book. As a doctor, she is well aware of the importance of a healthy diet, and the overwhelming evidence and research that shows the huge benefits of eating well right through from childhood until later life. But Zyrieda’s own daughter, like so many young children, was a faddy eater, reluctant to eat fruit or vegetables.

As parents we say, ‘this is good for you’ and our children always want to know ‘why?’ But how can we even begin to explain the link between what our children eat now and the state of their health when they’re in their 60s, when the toll of poor diet can take the form of heart disease, obesity, cancer, strokes and diabetes, not to mention the effects of vitamin deficiencies? Rather than nag reluctant children about the benefits in later life, it makes far more sense to make healthy eating fun.

Zyrieda started telling her daughter stories, fairy tales spun around healthy, delicious food. In the story at the centre of this book, Alicia goes out into her garden and finds fruits or vegetables beginning with each letter of the alphabet, which magically take her to a royal kingdom and a young prince who loves his 26 gardens and the delicious and healthy dishes his 26 chefs create

from their produce. He has to meet an array of infuriating princesses who don’t share his enthusiasm for healthy eating and exercise, so his imagination exaggerates the effects of each unhealthy habit in a comically extreme and beautifully illustrated fashion. Children love this book as they associate with the prince or Alicia and don’t want to turn out like the ‘bad princesses’!

Alicia’s 5-A-Day Magic Garden includes recipes for many of the A-Z dishes featured in the story, so children can make them with their parents and carers. And as the child grows older, they still have some great healthy recipes to help them continue enjoying fruit and vegetables.

Zyrieda Denning believes that lifestyles need to be changed at a very young age, because eating habits rarely change in later life. She firmly believes we need to strive as a nation to decrease fast food consumption, try eating at least ‘5-a-day’, reduce salt consumption and live more healthy lifestyles. We should be striving to achieve much lower cancer rates, such as those in Scandinavia, rather than follow in the footsteps of the USA’s obesity epidemic. The UK’s obesity figures are still rising despite all the government initiatives such as change-4-life and 5-a-day promotions. Such

health drives need to be continually and subtly reinforced day-to-day and year-to-year.

Alicia’s 5-A-Day Magic Garden worked wonders for Zyrieda’s daughter Alicia, who now enjoys her fruit and veg, and she hopes it will for other parents!

Zyrieda’s Top Five Healthy Eating Tips for Parents

1. Involve your child in cooking and baking at home;

2. Start a small vegetable garden or, with limited space, grow herbs in pots on your window ledges;

3. Take your child to a ‘pick your own’ farm;

4. Experiment with ingredients and combinations, subtly adding fruit or vegetables to whatever you’re cooking (for example leeks to fish pie or fruit to ice cream);

5. Buy a miniature cookery set … and a copy of Alicia’s 5-A-Day Magic Garden!

Alicia’s 5-A-Day Magic Garden with ABC Cookbook, by Zyrieda Denning, is available from Amazon and all good book shops.

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Experience is food for the brain.

- Bill Watterson

People are like electricity - they work better when switched on. The challenge of retirement is that suddenly there’s no external organisation switching you on, so you have to switch yourself on. The good news is that you can be a searchlight in retirement, and not a 40 watt bulb.

Young Brains are searchlights. Old Brains are 40 watt bulbs. The difference is in the mindset. Young Brains are open to change, open to people, fun-loving, creative, positive, future-focused and, above all, they are high energy and get things done. Old Brains, on the other hand, are defensive, grumpy, anxious, afraid of change, risk averse, and low energy. Regardless of age, if you’re 18 or 80, it’s the same.

The thing is, like tends to attract like. Old Brains tend to migrate towards

friends and activities they perceive to be Old Brained, because they feel instinctively they will be at home there. It’s a welcoming comfort zone. Young Brains, on the other hand, try to avoid Old Brained people and activities. They look for people who, like them, have an optimistic and switched-on view of the world. Young brained people have a sense of humour ‒ which implies a sense of balance, an understanding of how the world really works. They enjoy mischief, and can laugh at themselves.

The question arises: is Brain Age a fixed state? The answer has to be no. Although the evidence suggests people’s attitudes on dimensions such as sociability, openness to change, desire to have

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fun, being creative etc tend to decline as early as the late teens or early twenties, it also shows 25% to 35% of the population retaining the enthusiasm and excitement of young people throughout their lives. Benjamin Franklin, a classic Young Brain, invented the bifocal lens at the age of 78. Warren Buffet retains his sense of humour and insight into business well past conventional retirement age.

It is entropy that undoes us. The tendency to decline into increasing grumpiness and unsociability is a natural one, but it needs to be fought and reversed. The Six Wisdoms of today’s youth is a fruitful starting point. Copying the beneficial attitudes of the young people of today (while eschewing the negative ones) can turn things around. For example, Generation Y (the young cohort up to the age of 32) tend to be more open to people, because they tend to be diversity blind. They see the person, not whether they are gay or straight, white or black, old or young. They collaborate well to solve tricky problems, while Old Brains think collaboration is a form of cheating. They are also highly adaptive and navigate technology instinctively. And once the 40 watt bulb Old Brain starts to shine more brightly, enthusiasm returns. Anxiousness dissolves. Energy levels rise. And all corners of life after retirement are filled with a far brighter light.

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There are few things more frustrating for parents than when children refuse to share with their play friends. Young children are self-centred by nature, and it’s not until they’re about three years old that they start to grasp the concept of sharing. But while it’s good to share, how do you teach your children when to share, and when someone is taking advantage of them? After all, there are times when children will share just to be popular or to win friends, which isn’t healthy. At the opposite end of the scale, there’s the child who won’t share anything. Getting the right balance is important.

Lead by example Make sure you ask before borrowing any of their stuff, and make sure you do your bit by offering a snack or any

treat you’re having.

Don’t punish stinginess That could cause resentment instead of generosity. Instead, use positive reinforcement, such as asking, ‘How would you feel if he didn’t share his toys with you?’

Praise sharing at home If you notice your child, or a sibling, sharing without being prompted, make sure you recognise the act and give praise where due.If there’s a particular item a child absolutely refuses to share, find out why. It may be very personal to them.

There are other practical reasons for not sharing, too. At crèche

or school, items such as hairbrushes, toothbrushes or hats should only be used by the owner to prevent the transfer of infection or headlice!

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Are you becoming more and more concerned about house prices? Did you assume your house value would rise over time to help fund your retirement? If so, you’re right to be concerned. There is a myth that house prices can never fall. Well, they have practically everywhere in the World and in many parts of the UK, too. In Northern Ireland, for example, house prices have halved since 2007. The South East saw prices fall some 20% during the 2008 economic crash, although they rapidly rebounded into 2010 as interest rates were slashed and bankers were bailed out. In the next economic decline (maybe it’s already started) the government will probably bail out the bankers again. The one thing they can’t ever do again, however, is slash interest rates. They’ve been at an historic low of 0.5% for some four years now, as most of the planet is in Recession and the UK hasn’t grown in 6 years. As a result, house prices are unlikely to survive the next economic shock. So what should you do? Consider trading down to release retirement capital, or take in a lodger/s to boost your income and invest this annual surplus for your retirement. I wouldn’t put off acting either. These things have a tendency to turn very quickly once they get going.

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I keep getting a stitch when running - how can I stop this? To avoid getting a stitch, try drinking half a litre of water one hour before you go for a run, and not eating within that hour. Controlling your breathing will also help as it will relax your muscles that should help combat a stitch whilst mid run.

How many carbs should I eat every day? The sooner you get post-workout nutrition, the quicker you will recover. Also, the more intense your training, the more carbs you will need. As a rough guide, for a body weight of 120-150 pounds you need roughly 30-60 grams of carbohydrate. For a body weight of 151-180 pounds, you are looking at roughly 40 -75 grams of carbohydrate.

To put this into perspective, one slice of wholemeal bread provides 15 grams of carbohydrates and half a cup of cooked brown rice or half a cup of wholemeal pasta contain roughly 30 grams of carbohydrates. I would also recommend that you slowly reintroduce carbs as too much too soon will lead to weight gain, whereas a bit of trial and error will lead to raising energy levels whilst remaining the same weight. Protein should also be included in your post workout meal.

How can I lose weight off my stomach? Females store more fat than males to protect their vital organs so no matter how small or lean you are trying to get, there will always be body fat around the belly. Having said that, strengthening the pelvic floor through Pilates and Fitness First core workouts will help

to tighten the stomach muscles and hopefully leave you with a more toned abdomen. Couple this with strength and resistance training (which is commonly ignored by women) and you should be onto a winning formula.

What should I eat as a vegetarian before and after my workouts? Three hours before training, a tofu stir fry with brown rice would be perfect to give you an energy boost. Two hours after training, a three bean salad is ideal together with your choice of grain-based food such as brown pasta or quinoa. That means you’re still getting protein from tofu and beans. Other ideal ways to get extra protein include eggs, peas, dairy and pulses. You could also have protein 30 minutes pre or 30 minutes post exercising in the form of a vegan supplement or a pea/hemp protein powder.

What exercises help a bad back? Regular Pilates classes at Fitness First are a good starting point to improve your core strength. Your core protects your spine and the muscles in your back from overuse. You must gradually increase your core work every three to four weeks and combine this with body weight training and resistance work. Suspension training, kettlebells

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What exercises can help flabby arms? The best exercises to help tone arms are big compound movements, press ups, pull ups (don’t be afraid), shoulder presses and lots of body weight work. These will get your arms nice and toned in no time. The key is to stay away from isolating your arms thinking they will tone up. Biceps curls and tricep dips will not do the job that you require - even if it makes them burn. Big movements, where you use more muscles and put more strain on the body, will build more muscle in less time.

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Your feet are one of the hardest working parts of your body. The average person walks 5,000 steps a day ‒ adding up to over 80,000 miles over a lifetime. As the earth has a circumference of approximately 24,900 miles at the equator, that means you walk the equivalent of over three times round the World during your lifetime! It sounds a lot, but ideally you should walk twice as far, as the recommendation for optimum health is to aim for 10,000 steps per day.

Regular walking is associated with better health, less depression, less fatigue and a lower risk of heart disease than occurs in non-walkers, and helps to maintain your mobility as you get older. Regular walking also improves your strength and endurance, reduces age-related weight gain ‒ especially around the waist ‒ and can lower harmful LDL-cholesterol levels, while increasing beneficial HDL-cholesterol and improving glucose tolerance.

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Olympic freestyle swimmer goes barefootHaving recently retired from competitive swimming due to injury, Cassie Patten (Olympic Bronze medallist in the 10km swim and two times silver medallist in the World Championships) is now focussing on Triathlon events, beginning with an Ironman in summer 2013. ‘I’ve been a competitive swimmer my whole life until injury forced me onto dry land,’ says Cassie. ‘I wanted to take up running to stay fit, but due to poor technique I kept suffering injuries.’ A friend introduced Cassie to barefoot running coach, Jonno Gibbins, who trained her using VIVOBAREFOOT’s techniques. Before her first barefoot training session, Cassie was unable to run for more than ten minutes due to knee pain. ‘I had my running filmed and, watching it back, I was amazed how heavy footed and laboured it was. After an hour of drills and skills I was filmed again and it looked like a different person. In fact, I looked and felt like I was running like a rhino at the beginning of the session - after which I was transformed into a gazelle. I can now run for 45 minutes with no pain whatsoever! Every run I have completed since September has been in barefoot shoes. I will never go back to heel striking! I highly recommend anyone who wants to improve their running to contact VIVOBAREFOOT for their own running transformation.’

But the benefits of walking come at a price. The downward force on your feet when you walk is enormous. The heel of a woman weighing 100 pounds exerts pressure of up to 2,000 pounds per square inch as she walks. No wonder wooden floors are readily damaged by narrow, high heeled shoes. And because of those high heels, women are four times more likely to develop foot problems such as corns and bunions than men. If you want to avoid foot problems, it’s advisable to wear heels that are less than 6cm high (2.4 inches). In fact, going barefoot is even better for your feet. The Masai, an African nomadic tribe, walk barefoot on soft, natural ground and rarely develop postural problems because their body rebalances itself with every step. Humans have been running for millions of years in thin sandals or with no shoes at all, yet it’s a common misconception that cushioned, modern running shoes ‒ which were only invented in the

1970s - are necessary to run safely and comfortably.

VIVOBAREFOOT is leading the barefoot revolution with the first ‘barefoot shoe’ featuring a patented, ultra-thin, puncture resistant sole. This sole allows maximum sensory feedback and protection with every step, offering all the benefits of going barefoot with all the protection of normal shoes. Their range includes lifestyle shoes for everyday use, as well as running shoes.

Following his own studies into the subject, Daniel Lieberman, Professor of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, has discarded his trainers and now runs barefoot. His research demonstrates that barefoot runners, who tend to land on their fore-foot, generate less impact shock than runners in sports shoes who land heel first. This makes barefoot running comfortable and could minimise running-related injuries. Professor Lieberman comments: ‘As an educator, I strongly believe that more of us need good, scientific, evidence-based research on how our bodies work so that we can make informed choices about how to walk, run, and stay healthy. I am pleased that VIVOBAREFOOT is helping to make this information widely available. All of us - and our feet - are sure to benefit.’

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Regular exercise is a key part of staying healthy and controlling your weight. At some level, we all know that, and many of us put it into practice. But it’s easy to overlook one of the most vital parts of that advice ‒ it needs to be regular exercise.

You might naturally think that any exercise is better than no exercise, and while there is truth to that in terms of overall fitness, some studies have indicated that irregular exercise can lead to piling on the pounds during periods of inactivity. All the more reason, then, to think about your exercise regime as an on-going project, something you stick to week by week, right through the year.

So how do you keep motivated... especially when it’s raining, there’s snow on the ground, or work and family pressures are swallowing up your time? There’s no single right answer - we’re all different and motivated by different things, but there are a few tried-and-tested approaches to help boost your motivation for exercise.

Make a minimum commitment, even if that’s just 15 minutes of dedicated exercise a day, every day. Exercise by its very nature makes you feel better, and you’ll often find that those 15 minutes turn into half an hour or more, and it all helps.

Work out alongside a buddy or partner - you’ll push and encourage each other to do just that bit more. And if you don’t turn up, you’re letting them down, too.

Your choice of partner makes a real difference here, so team up with someone who you know sticks to a good, regular exercise schedule.

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Every couple fights at one time or another. In fact, healthy relationships need an occasional argument to clear the air. If, as a couple, you can accept that disagreements will happen, you should be able to lay down some ground rules to bring about the most positive outcome. Clearly, these will differ from couple to couple, but it’s a good idea to talk about it early on in your relationship.

• Never fight in front of the children. Your children will experience the emotional consequences of any argument long after you and your partner are friends again.

• Stick to the subject. Don’t bring up past grievances to justify your argument.

• Be respectful. Don’t belittle each other, or call names.

• If things are getting too heated, walk away. Come back to the debate when you have both cooled off.

• If someone offers an apology, accept it graciously, even if you feel aggrieved.

• Always make up. The most important part of any argument is its resolution. Once you’ve reached a compromise, make sure making up is just as vociferous as the argument. If you have children, make sure they know that you love each other even if you have occasional rows. A day or two after your fight, it’s a good idea

to revisit how you can argue better in future. Just be careful not to rekindle what it was that started the fight in the first place! Couples who can learn from their disputes are the ones who will stay together in the long term.

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Everyone knows, or has known, a person who’s difficult to get along with. Socially, you can often choose not to see someone, but if it’s a work colleague what’s the best way to deal with them?

The following five strategies can help.

Be Empathetic See if you can understand why your work colleague acts the way they do. Are they stressed about the task in hand? Is it a lack of resources? Or is it simply an area in which they have little experience? Once you know what the problem is, you may find a solution.

Build Rapport Sometimes it’s too easy to accept the differences you can’t reconcile. Take a break together; go for lunch or even a drink after work. You may find you have things in common outside of the workplace. This can help build mutual respect and make it easier to work together.

Talk About It Even if you can’t understand why your work colleague acts the way they do, letting them know how you feel about the job at hand (in a positive matter), and what you want to achieve, can help the situation. Make sure you listen to their aspirations and concerns, too. Do your best to keep the discussion good-natured.

Escalate If the situation gets to the point where it’s affecting the quality of your work, or the project you are both working on, then it’s time to talk to a manager. However, don’t apportion blame. Address the issue in a neutral way that demonstrates that you’re concerned about the success of the project rather than the character of the individual you are working with.

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Infidelity means the end for many relationships. Even those that do reconcile after an affair tend to encounter further problems so the relationship breaks down later on. But some couples do make it, and many say that their relationship is stronger as a result.

If you want your relationship to survive in the wake of infidelity, here are some strategies that will help:

End the affair - It might seem obvious, but even when the physical aspect of the affair has ended, there must be a commitment to cease all contact with the other party. Until this happens, you can’t even think of moving forward.

Tell the truth - Honesty is key. If you continue with the lies that went on during the affair, you will never rebuild trust. Answer all questions openly and honestly.

Take responsibility for your actions - You must expect your betrayed partner to feel let down and angry. Be empathetic and don’t transfer the blame for the affair onto them. If you want your relationship to continue, accept responsibility and apologise frequently. Don’t expect quick forgiveness. Your partner has been deeply hurt so, understandably, anger will flare from time to time and you have to accept that if you want your relationship to survive.

Move on - It’s easy to spend all your time discussing the affair and its ramifications, but eventually you need to look to the future. Start by limiting time spent talking about the affair and try to do other things together again. It’s also important to avoid bringing up the affair in arguments about other aspects of your life together.

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If you’re struggling, relationship counselling can help. For more information, visit www.relate.org.uk.

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Building a good relationship with your kids’ teachers is crucial if you want to help your children do well at school. After all, it’s through their teacher that you will discover your child’s strengths and weaknesses, both academically and socially.

Start at the beginning - Arrange an informal meeting at the beginning of the year to introduce yourself to any new teachers, and discuss issues you’re concerned

about. It’s a good idea to use this

meeting as a

basis for getting in touch throughout the year.

Be appreciative - Your child’s teacher is there to help. Make sure you give credit where it’s due, as well as suggestions and criticisms. For instance, if your child comes home describing what a great day they had, make sure the teacher knows you’re grateful.

Get involved - Even if you work full-time, there are things you can do to help at school. Try to attend one or two PTA meetings and find

out what special events or projects are planned.

Be interested - Try not to ask your child generic questions such as: ‘How was school?’ Be more specific. If you’re aware of on-going projects, ask how they’re progressing. Don’t forget to ask about your child’s friends too.

Address issues - Speak to the teacher as soon as possible if you have a concern about anything. But never criticise the teacher in front of the child. If you’re unhappy with

the meeting ask to speak to the teacher’s manager.

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Your eating habits play a major role in reducing your risk of a heart attack, or of experiencing further problems if you already have a heart condition. How? Because following a healthy diet reduces your risk of a number of heart disease risk factors, including diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and weight gain. For example, regularly eating too much salt is directly linked to raised blood pressure and most people today consume way above the recommended daily maximum of 6g. Since processed and packaged foods have so much hidden salt it’s best to avoid them as much as possible and make meals from scratch at home.

The more you eat, the less flavour;; the less you eat,

the more flavour.

- Chinese proverb

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Avocado & papaya salad (serves 4)

These two fruits make a pleasing combination, especially with the hint of spiciness from the cayenne pepper and the freshness of the lime juice ‒ a taste of the tropics in a bowl!

Ingredients

4 ripe avocados, peeled and stoned

4 ripe papayas, peeled and deseeded

Juice of 1 lime

2 baby gem lettuces, washed and trimmed

2 handfuls of cherry tomatoes, halved

1 small red onion, finely diced

For the dressing:

1 clove garlic, finely chopped

Zest of 2 limes and juice of 1

¼ teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

60ml (2 fl oz) olive oil

Method

1. Slice the avocados lengthwise into 1cm (½in) slices. Slice the papayas width wise into 1cm (½in) slices. Drizzle with the juice of 1 lime immediately.

2. Create a bed of baby gem lettuce in each of 4 bowls. On top of this, arrange the avocado and papaya slices, overlapping and alternating them. Now add the cherry tomatoes and onions to each bowl.

3. Combine the dressing ingredients in a small jug or bowl, mix well and pour or spoon over the salad. Serve immediately.

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Eating well doesn’t mean boring food, as proven by the British Heart Foundation’s new recipe book. ‘Everyday Spice’ is full of delicious recipes using herbs and spices instead of salt, to add flavour and all the nutritional benefits of these powerful ingredients.

Garlic has been used for centuries to help lower cholesterol, thin the blood, reduce blood pressure, control infections and reduce inflammation in the body. Garlic’s health boosting properties are partly due to allicin, which has beneficial effects on the circulatory system.

Onions lower cholesterol, inhibit hardening of the arteries, enhance the elasticity of blood vessels, and help to maintain a healthy blood pressure. One of the key compounds in onion

is quercetin which helps prevent chronic inflammation which can lead to thickening of the arteries.

Turmeric contains a potent anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory ingredient called curcumin that also acts to lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of unwanted blood clots.

Ginger is a powerful blood thinner as well as an anti-inflammatory which is used in Ayurvedic medicine to both treat and prevent cardiovascular disorders. Ginger is thought to dilate blood vessels and increase energy production in heart cells.

Cayenne Pepper contains the antioxidant, capsaicin, which can lower blood pressure by dilating blood vessels. It is also useful to treat heart conditions such as abnormal rhythms and atherosclerosis.

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Chicken Jalfrezi (serves 2)

This tasty chicken curry is a relatively dry curry as it has less ‘masala’ (spicy gravy), so it is great served with chapattis or any Indian flatbread of your choice.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 onion, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 fresh green chilli, deseeded and chopped

2 teaspoons curry powder or paste

1 teaspoon tomato puree

2 skinless chicken breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces

125ml (4fl oz) water

1 teaspoon grated fresh root ginger

1 green pepper, deseeded and sliced

Method

1. Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the onion, garlic and chilli and fry for about 4 minutes.

2. Stir in the curry powder or paste and the tomato purée. Stir for 30 seconds, then add the chicken.

3. Brown the meat quickly over a high heat for 3‒4 minutes, then add the water and cook for 6‒8 minutes. Stir, add the ginger and green pepper and cook for 1 minute.

Tip: If you don’t have any curry powder or paste, add ¼ teaspoon turmeric, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, and ½ teaspoon ground coriander to the dish just before adding the tomato purée. If you don’t have tomato purée, use 1 chopped fresh tomato instead.

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Okra curry (serves 6)

Okra is naturally low in sodium and low in saturated fat, counts towards your five-a-day and has an interesting texture and flavour. When buying okra, look for small pods, which are the most tender, and ensure the skin is nice and fresh, not dry looking. If a pod snaps when bent, it is fresh. Serve this dish with chapattis or naan.

White Fish Masala Curry (serves 6)

Use your favourite white fish to make this tasty dish, in which the fish is poached over a gentle heat in a flavoursome ‘masala’ (spicy gravy). This curry is great served with plain boiled rice or Indian flatbreads and a side dish of salad or vegetables.

Ingredients

450g (1lb) white fish, such as cod or haddock

2 tablespoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons olive oil

1 medium onion, chopped

1 teaspoon crushed garlic

1 teaspoon crushed fresh root ginger

2 small tomatoes, liquidised or skinned and finely chopped

1 teaspoon cumin-coriander powder

1 teaspoon crushed fresh green chilli

½ teaspoon turmeric

½ teaspoon garam masala

1½ teaspoons ground black pepper

Method

1. Cut the fish into bite-sized chunks, sprinkle with the lemon juice and leave in the refrigerator for 10 minutes.

2. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the onion and garlic until soft, then add the ginger, tomato and all the spices and cook for about 5 minutes.

3. Add the fish. Ensure the sauce covers the fish completely. Add a little water to stop the fish from sticking to the pan, if necessary, and simmer over a low heat for 10‒15 minutes until the fish is cooked through and the masala has penetrated the flesh.

Tip: Fish is a nutritious choice, but it’s important to consider the environment and sustainability issues when buying it. Look out for on-pack information or talk to your fishmonger to help guide you.

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Method

1. Rinse the okra pods under cold running water. (There’s no need to dry them.) Cut them into pieces that are 1‒2.5cm (½‒1in) long. Set aside.

2. Heat the oil in a large pan, then add the cumin seeds and chopped onion and cook over a medium heat until the onions are soft.

3. Add the okra, green chilli, cumin-coriander powder, turmeric and chopped coriander stalks. Mix well.

4. Add the tomato and cook, uncovered, for 5 minutes over a medium heat. Reduce the heat to low and cook for 7‒10 minutes or until the okra is tender, stirring every 2‒3 minutes.

5. Remove the pan from the heat and place the okra mixture in a serving dish. Garnish with the chopped coriander leaves and sprinkle over the lemon juice, if using, just before serving.

Ingredients

450g (1lb) okra

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2 medium onions, chopped

1 teaspoon crushed fresh green chillies

1½ teaspoons cumin-coriander powder

½ teaspoon turmeric

½ tablespoon chopped fresh coriander stalks

1 medium tomato, chopped

½ tablespoon chopped fresh

Coriander leaves to garnish

1 tablespoon lemon juice (optional)

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Mutter ‘Paneer’ (Serves 6)

Mutter paneer is a classic North Indian curry made with peas and paneer cheese. In this version, the paneer is replaced with tofu ‒ the two are similar in texture and they both have the useful characteristic of taking on the flavours of the spices they are cooked with. However, paneer is high in saturated fat, so tofu makes the perfect substitute in this ‘fusion-food’ take on a well-loved dish.

Tip: Because standard paneer is high in saturated fat, you might find that tofu is a good alternative in many dishes. While 100g

(3½oz) of paneer has 18g of saturated fat, the same amount of tofu has less than 1g on average.

Ingredients

300g (10 oz) firm tofu

2 tbsp rapeseed oil

½ tsp mustard & cumin seeds

1 small onion, chopped

2 medium tomatoes, chopped

1 tsp tomato puree

1 tsp cumin-coriander powder

1 tbsp chopped fresh coriander

½ tsp chilli powder & turmeric

100ml (3 ½ fl oz) water

450g (1lb) frozen peas

Method

1. Cut the tofu into 2cm (¾in) cubes. Set aside.

2. Warm a large pan over a medium heat, then add the oil. When the oil has warmed slightly, put in the mustard and cumin seeds. Once the seeds begin to pop, add the onion and cook until soft.

3. Put in the tomato, tomato purée and all the spices and cook for 5 minutes. Add the tofu pieces to the pan with the water. Bring to the boil, then add the peas. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10 minutes. Serve warm.

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I love beach holidays and want to feel confident when I’m wearing a bikini. I always plan to go on a diet several weeks before the holiday starts, but somehow I never manage it in time and always end up needing to lose a few pounds at the last minute. So, I usually start a crash diet about a week before a holiday or special occasion. I’ve tried various crash diets, from the cabbage soup diet to the grapefruit diet and all of them work by limiting the amount and variety of food that you’re allowed to eat. They might not be much fun but they definitely do work. Every time I’ve gone on a crash diet, I’ve managed to lose

several pounds in a short space of time. My boyfriend hates it when I’m on a crash diet and says it isn’t safe, but I don’t think they do any harm. The diet only lasts a week or so, which I think makes it safe and the results are amazing. There’s no other way I could lose so much weight in such a short amount of time, and it’s certainly better than having to go to the gym every day. To ensure I get all the right nutrients I take a multivitamin. A lot of crash diets involve eating fruit, vegetables, soup and salads anyway, so I think they are actually fairly healthy. And when I look fab on the beach in my bikini, I know it’s all been worth it.

Crash diets never work. Any diet that is so limiting can’t be maintained for long, and even people who do lose weight will put it all back on again just as quickly, if not quicker, than they lost it. My friend went on a crash diet before we went on holiday and she had lost a few pounds before we set off. By the middle of the holiday, though, she’d put it all back on and felt miserable ‒ in my opinion it wasn’t worth the effort. To maintain a healthy weight, it’s better to follow a healthy diet and exercise plan all year round rather than overindulge for months and then starve yourself for a short time

to try and lose weight quickly. A restricted diet means that you miss out on lots of essential nutrients. You need to eat a balanced diet from all the different food groups in order to feel well. I did try a crash diet once when I wanted to lose a few pounds before a friend’s wedding. Apart from being incredibly boring, it made me feel terrible ‒ I had headaches and couldn’t concentrate. I only stuck to it for a couple of days before giving up ‒ I’d rather be a few pounds heavier and feel happy and healthy than feel worn out and fed-up on a crash diet.

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When a holiday or special event is coming up, many people feel tempted to go on a crash diet in a desire to look their best. But almost all dietary experts agree that severely restricting your calorie intake, or even skipping meals on a crash diet, isn’t healthy. So are crash diets safe and are they worth the effort?

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France Baudet, says: Thanks to increased awareness of the dangers of UV damage and exposing skin to the sun, spray tanning has become a popular alternative worldwide. The newly highlighted risks associated with spray tanning are primarily due to the ‘cocktail’ mix of ingredients used in the tan. Although approved for external use, it is believed the main component of spray tans, dihydroxyacetone (DHA), can be potentially harmful when inhaled so it enters the lungs. Although some reports linking DHA to gene mutations, asthma, lung tumours and fertility are not 100% confirmed by scientific evidence, salons should put the health and wellbeing of their staff carrying out the spray tans and their clients foremost. Here at Cannelle, we immediately decided to no longer offer spray tanning treatments after recent international concerns about the safety of inhaling the spray tan fumes were highlighted. Introducing nose clips and improving ventilation is not enough of a precaution as the vapour will still be inhaled by the mouth. As the research into this issue advances we will watch with interest though. In the meantime, I would avoid using a spray tan and use a cream or lotion that is rubbed into the skin instead. This is a safe alternative to spray tanning, does not risk your wellbeing and still allows you to enjoy a healthy, glowing look. France Baudet has brought French beauty to the UK with her exclusive salons, Cannelle, in Oxford and Henley. Visit www.cannellebeaute.co.uk.

I used sunbeds regularly in my 20s and thought I was doing myself a health favour by switching to spray tans for a bronzed glow ahead of weekends and events. But I recently read that spray tans have now also been linked with health risks affecting female fertility, the development of babies and even cancer. Having a tanned skin tone is important to me, and I thought I was being safe by staying out of the sun and avoiding sunbeds. I like the glowing look as it increases my confidence, but after reading about the risks, I wonder if I’m putting my health in jeopardy for the sake of a glowing tan? Are these reports true? If so, what are the alternatives? Do oral supplements work? The thought of going without a tan makes me feel anxious ‒ it would really dent my self-confidence.

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France Baudet, MD of Cannelle

Dr Tim Robinson, GP, MBBS MRCGP DRCOG MFHom

Emily Whitehead, Nutritionist

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Anna Gucova, says: Research suggests that using sunbeds for the first time before the age of 35 increases the risk of developing melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, by 87%. Sunbed use in your earlier years can also lead to premature ageing in your later years so any perceived aesthetic benefits from tanning will be negated later. As the Australians would say, ‘There is no such thing as a healthy tan’. Although sun damage cannot be reversed, you can take steps to prevent yourself from further damage by avoiding sunbed use altogether and following common sun safety advice such as wearing sunscreen with a high SPF and UVA rating and avoiding sunbathing and burning at all costs. You should keep an eye out for new or changing moles as these could be first signs of skin cancer. The MOLE Clinic would encourage you to follow the ABCDE rule for checking your moles regularly:

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Nurse Shirley Scott says: There can’t be many people who are unaware of the dangers of direct sunbathing and the need to protect the skin. The concerns about the safety of spray tanning are mainly connected with tanning booths. Regular inhalation

of the chemical DHA, the one that actually makes your skin turn brown, is thought to enter the blood stream via the lungs and the soft tissues of the nose and lips. If you must use a tanning booth, then make sure the staff equip you with mask and goggles. There are tanning supplements available but are largely meant to be taken before sunbathing and their efficacy is unproven. The safest option is DIY at home. There are so many creams on the market to choose from, depending on the depth of colour required. Make sure you exfoliate first and do not mix the tanning lotion with moisturisers before application as it will streak. Avoid elbows, knees and heels where the skin is thicker. The best thing is to opt for one that gently builds to the required shade, that way you will see the bits you’ve missed or that have streaked and you can easily remedy them. Don’t go for a full-on TOWIE tango which is not a good look! Shirley is a registered nurse who has raised three children. She is the former Chair of a pre-school music association

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Dr Tim Robinson, says: People with low self-confidence have difficulties with interacting. This can lead to anxiety and general worries, self-consciousness, lack of courage, self-doubt and feelings of inadequacy. Conventional treatment with the SSRI antidepressant, Citalopram, that also has a license for anxiety, is very effective. However many of my patients want to try natural treatments initially. I’ve found a number of homeopathic remedies effective in patients lacking self-confidence. Lycopodium is excellent for those who are anxious before public speaking. Arg Nit is effective for people who get churning of the tummy and diarrhoea with anticipatory anxiety. Gelsemium is good for stage fright when the mind goes blank and legs go to jelly. These remedies would be taken at 30c potency on a twice daily basis, preferably with the guidance

of a homeopathic practitioner. Along with these remedies I usually offer supportive counselling in the form of CBT. This ‘mind-body’ therapy is excellent at training people techniques for building self-confidence and dealing with situations that trigger anxiety. For an emergency anxiety situation, such as shock or fright, try Bach flower Rescue Remedy or homeopathic Aconite 30c repeated every 10-15 minutes until the anxiety symptoms settle. If you are prone to panic attacks, keep them to hand to control those anxiety feelings. Dr Tim Robinson MB BS MRCGP DRCOG MFHom is an NHS and private GP who practices homeopathy,

nutritional medicine and acupuncture in

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Emily Whitehead, says: Some dietary changes can help the tanning process. Carotenoid pigments protect fruit and vegetables from the sun by soaking up free radicals. Examples include alpha/beta-carotene and lycopene. Beta-carotene is a red-orange pigment, abundant in carrots, sweet potatoes and butternut squash. An excess of beta carotene gives the skin an orange tinge, and a study by Dr Stephen et al showed that people who consumed a diet high in beta carotene were satisfied with the colour of their skin tone. Also, a diet rich in lycopene (a red pigment) can give the skin an orange tinge. Foods rich in lycopene include, tomatoes, watermelon, papaya and pink grapefruit. Beta carotene and lycopene are best absorbed with fats so don’t forget to include nuts, seeds, olive oil and rape seed oil in your diet. Another nutrient to consider is L-tyrosine, an amino acid which is needed to produce melanin, the pigment that darkens the skin during the tanning process. L-tyrosine is present in meats, cheese, bananas, seeds and soy products. Supplements containing these nutrients are available to enhance skin colour. Emily Whitehead MSc, BSc, Dip NT is a

nutritional therapist in Plymouth. www.

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• A is for Asymmetrical shape where one-half of the mole is unlike the other.

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• C is for Colour which varies from one area to another or has different shades of tan, brown, black.

• D is for Diameter of a mole when it is bigger than 7mm.

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Can Yoga treat neck pain?As many as one in five people experience long-term neck pain which can be difficult to treat. A study published in The Journal of Pain has found that lyengar yoga can reduce the level of neck discomfort and improve psychological well-being and quality of life. This form of yoga has previously been shown to help lower back pain, and is easy to practice as it uses props such as chairs and cushions to support the body when flexibility is reduced. It’s thought to work by improving muscle tone and releasing muscle tension. This, in turn, has an effect on the way pain signals are transmitted and perceived by the brain.

Homeopathy helps footballersFootball is associated with many aches and pains, and the German football team prefers to use natural, holistic therapies rather than traditional medicine. Researchers from Koblenz found that almost all (92%) of the doctors who treat Germany’s first and second division football teams prescribe homeopathic remedies. The same study found that 60% of team doctors also recommended acupuncture. Why? Mostly because they don’t have side effects, produce useful results, and are not of concern when it comes to dope testing!

Having cancer is stressful, yet recovery is often more rapid if you can reduce your level of anxiety. The Jefferson-Myrna Brind Center of Integrative Medicine has found that combining a creative art and mindfulness program (awareness of breathing and emotions, mindful yoga, walking, eating and listening) can reduce brainwaves associated with stress. Although their program used female volunteers who were recovering from breast cancer, there’s no reason it should not help men or women with other types of cancer, too.

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He who knows others is wise; he who knows himself is enlightened.

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Yourwellness verdict: Skin Defender contains hydrating hyaluronic acid plus Echium oil, whose essential fatty acids improve your skin’s natural barrier and supresses inflammation.

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Eye Surgeon launches do-it-yourself sight saver testsMr Milind Pande, Consultant Eye Surgeon at the Vision Surgery Research Centre has developed three easy ways to check your own vision. These tests do not replace the need for regular eye tests but can help to identify common eye conditions. Car Number Plate Test: Walk 30 steps (for an average woman) or 26 steps (for an average man) away from a parked car, and you should be able to read its number plate easily, without squinting. Reading Test: Hold a newspaper or a book approximately 40 cm away from you, with your elbows bent. Can you read the text clearly without having to push the book further away from you? Frame Test: Look at a large window or door frame from across a room with your right eye only (close your left eye by putting your palm over it) and then your left eye only. You should be able to see the edges of the door or window frame as vertical and horizontal parallel lines without an kinks, distortions or bowing. If you identify any problems as a result of these three tests, see an optometrist as soon as possible. For further information visit www.visionsurgery.co.uk.

Have you always fancied a break at a health resort but found it hard to justify the cost? New research shows that seven days at a spa is not just a relaxing break, but significantly boosts your physical, physiological and psychological wellness. Thomas Jefferson University Hospital checked fifteen volunteers before and after their visit to a spa in Desert Hot Springs, California where they were introduced to meditation, colonic hydrotherapy, yoga, deep breathing, a juice-fast and a very low calorie diet of fruit, sprouts, raw and steamed vegetables, herbal teas and prune juice. Physical improvements included a weight loss of over 3kgs, on average, and significant reductions in blood pressure and cholesterol levels, plus a rise in blood count (haemoglobin). Psychological improvements included reductions in anger, tension, vigour, fatigue and confusion. They also reported greater feelings of spirituality.

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Old wives’ Fishy tale was right!

Brew up some good healthAccording to Dr Carrie Ruxton, of the Tea Advisory Panel, ‘Tea has been popular for thousands of years and, as far back as 1906, was believed to be an antibacterial substance which could help to protect soldiers from typhoid fever. Mrs Beaton in the 1800s suggested soaking a cloth in tea and applying it to the eye to cure styes. In more recent times, tea’s antibacterial effects have been proven using modern science, with studies showing it to be effective against Helicobacter (a nasty bug linked to stomach ulcers), food poisoning bacteria (such as E. coli and Salmonella), and mouth bacteria that help to cause dental decay. Modern research confirms that drinking three or more cups of the ancient remedy a day reduces your risk of heart disease and may help to prevent type 2 diabetes.

Fish was traditionally known as ‘brain food’ and was said to be good for your grey matter. Recent research suggests that people who eat the most fish are least likely to develop depression, and that eating fish can lower your risk of a stroke. Data from over 675,000 people found that eating five portions of fish a week reduced the risk of a stroke by 12% compared with those who only ate fish once a week. While people who eat fish may have a healthier lifestyle in general, such as exercising more, drinking less alcohol and not smoking, it’s still worth aiming for two to four portions of fish per week as it’s a high-protein, healthy-oil option that tastes delicious.

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Even gentle touch is healingThe sense of touch is one of our most ancient, and also one we can least survive without. It’s vital for survival from the pleasures of kissing to the simple actions of walking, eating and withdrawing from pain. The ability to sense gentle touch develops early in the womb and provides comfort even before birth. Yet until now the mechanisms involved have remained a mystery. By gently stroking soft skin with a freshly plucked eyelash, scientists have now discovered the type of nerve cells involved, and the protein messenger they produce to transmit the sensation of the barest touch to the brain. Quite where this research will lead is unclear, but perhaps one day it will allow science to restore feeling to numb areas.

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Blood tests will soon need just a single dropA new pocket device, the size of a credit card, could let doctors check your blood level of 50 different substances, including cholesterol, insulin, and signs of viral or bacterial infections - all at the same time. Known as the volumetric bar-chart chip (V-Chip for short), the device works with just a pin-prick sample of blood. Doctors will soon be able to perform tests at your bedside or in remote areas of the globe rather than sending samples to the nearest hospital lab for analysis. It works using antibodies that bind to different substances and produces results in the form of a bar chart that is both accurate and easy to read. Although still at the developmental stage, it could be launched within a few years.

The number of people with neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and motor neurone disease is increasing as more and more people live for longer. To help understand who is most at risk of these conditions, an EU Joint Programme for Neurodegenerative Disease Research is providing funds of around 25 million euros to applicants from over 20 countries. Initial research will focus on the different processes at work in normal ageing versus neurodegenerative ageing, and look at the role of genetic and environmental factors, including stress levels and nutrition.

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My bacteria made me eat it…The type of bacteria living in your gut could be controlling your appetite, according to scientists writing in the Journal of Bacteriology. These bacteria both recognise and make hormones that interact with the part of your nervous system that’s situated within your intestines. This, in turn, produces messengers that could travel to the brain to influence your mood. So far, a gut bacterium, Campylobacter jejuni, has been linked with causing anxiety. The latest theory suggests that other bacteria might influence your choice of food by producing substances that stimulate appetite and feelings of pleasure. So next time you find yourself holding a doughnut, try blaming your gut bacteria rather than your lack of will power!

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