Summer 2019

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Welcome
It’s summer! At least I hope the weather will be consistently warm when this issue goes to press, so we can all find more reasons to be outdoors, soaking up the sun, which is good for our mood and vitamin D levels. It’s also a lot easier to feel moti
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Your Healthy Summer
Taking 20 minutes or more each day to stroll or sit in nature has been found to significantly lower your levels of the stress hormone cortisol. The Michigan-based study found that spending 20-30 minutes sitting or walking somewhere you feel a ‘sense
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Reading List
The Quick Roasting Tin, by Rukmini Iyer (£16.99, Square Peg). This latest in the ever-popular series of one-pot recipe books, this time with a 30-minute-or-less promise. Discover a tempting and varied blend of dishes. Time and How to Spend It, by
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Ed S Edit
Summer calls for smooth, supple skin and yet my shins are always more reminscent of a parched desert. This comforting Replenish Body Butter (£9.95, healthspan.co.uk) from Healthspan – the people best known for their extensive range of health suppleme
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The Sunscreen Report
GO INTO ANY pharmacy or supermarket in the hunt for sunscreen and you’ll be met with row upon row of creams, sprays and lotions all promising to protect your skin. It can be mind-boggling just trying to decide what to buy. With our growing concern ov
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From Crutches To Triathlon
FROM THE AGE OF SEVEN I loved doing ballet and even represented my county in gymnastics. But when I was 19 my knee swelled up to a huge size and no-one knew why. It was so painful and I could only walk with crutches. Over the next 20 years I had six
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Everyday Rituals
When you first open your eyes and stir in bed in the morning, you have an opportunity to consider how you want the day ahead to unfold. To choose which side of bed to get out of. The way to do this is to start the day in gratitude. Allow and invite e
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ENERGY From Within
FLAGGING ENERGY LEVELS are a key concern in today’s fast-paced world – two thirds of people in a recent survey cited tiredness and low energy as their main health concerns, even ahead of weight and illness in later life.* There are many reasons why p
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The Energiser Vitamin
VITAMIN B12 is one of eight essential B vitamins and is manufactured by living organisms such as bacteria, yeasts and algae. It’s found in the largest quantities in animal products, including meat, eggs and milk – this is because animals drink water
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THE GREAT outdoors
Sunlight helps your body make vitamin D, which is hugely beneficial to menopausal women. Vitamin D assists in the absorption of calcium and building bones and as such it can help prevent osteoporosis, which is itself linked to the fall in oestrogen l
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NATURE To The Rescue
THE MENOPAUSE CAN often be a time of hormonal chaos, but what if the solution was right on your doorstep? Or, more specifically, in your garden? People have been using plants as medicine for millennia – but you can cut out the guesswork by taking Dr
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A Must-have For Your FIRST AID KIT
EVERYONE EXPERIENCES STRAINS, sprains and minor knocks going about their daily life, from children bumping their knees, to adults spraining an ankle running for a train, or experiencing a sporting injury. Inflammation is the body’s response to muscle
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“I Want Everyone To Be Able To Get Fit”
KS Which personality traits have helped you achieve such success? JEH So many factors led me to getting to the level I did including my parents taking me to summer camps and guiding me towards athletics, then meeting my coach when I was 13. I’ve al
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A Balancing Act
WHEN MOST people take up exercise, it’s usually to reduce fat or build muscle, and yet there’s an often-overlooked element to many workouts – balance. However, forgetting about stability is a big mistake. ‘By improving your balance, you’ll be less li
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The DOSHA DIET
AYURVEDA, THE HOLISTIC healing system from India, is about supporting physical, mental and emotional health by following the rules of nature, especially your own personal nature, or ‘prakriti’. ‘In Ayurveda, there is always a focus on maintaining equ
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About The Jennis App
Jessica’s new app, Jennis – so called because that was her nickname at school – contains workouts for both pregnancy and post-partum, as well as for anyone who wants to get fit. Following on from the pregnancy ones are two low-level workouts suitable
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Vata
Vata types tend to lose weight, particularly when they are stressed. You’ll benefit from eating regularly, avoiding caffeine, sugar and cold, raw foods. Go for grounding stews made with root veg, as well as warm milks and hot porridges, ‘heavier’ fru
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Pitta
Pitta people can be prone to poor digestion, which can make it more difficult to lose weight. It’s a ‘hot’ dosha, so you’re best off eating foods that are cooling, refreshing, sweet, bitter and/or astringent. Minimise sour, salty and very spicy foods
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Kapha
Kaphas are the most likely to gain weight and have water retention. Eat light, dry, warming foods as well as spicy, bitter, astringent ones to dry excess fluids. Stick to a mainly plant-based diet with lots of fibrous vegetables and light fruits such
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Transformed IN 12 WEEKS
BIG BROTHER WINNER Josie Gibson lost two stone and went from a size 18 to a size 12 following the birth of her baby boy, by using Musclefood’s Do The Unthinkable (DTU) diet and exercise programme. The plan aims to transform your body and lifestyle in
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“We Love Our Bodies”
I love my body because it gave birth to my daughter and gives me life every day. Every bump and scar is part of the portrait of my journey. As I’ve gone from a size eight to 20, I’ve learned that inner beauty shines through and matters more than dres
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Scents To Boost Weight Loss
ESSENTIAL OILS ARE nature’s gift. They can help you feel more relaxed, improve your mood and enhance your health and wellbeing. But, did you know they can also be used to support healthy weight loss? ‘Alone or in combination, essential oils offer sti
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7 Simple DIY Fat Burners
This powerful blend boosts your body’s metabolic function to help you break down fat. When you blend certain combinations, the healing properties of each oil become even more potent. (Note: each ingredient mentioned here refers to the essential oil,
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2 MINS TO A flatter tum!
‘For the past seven years I’ve done this two-minute workout first thing after getting out of bed. If I do it straight away then it’s done and I can’t put it off! The exercises are quick, simple and fit in with my busy life. I can also keep it up whi
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Can you THINK YOURSELF SLIM?
SEEKING HELP FOR LOSING weight is no new thing. People have followed diets, fitness plans and consulted therapists for years in a bid to transform their health. But now a new mind-based technique is achieving radical results when it comes to quashing
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Time To Try The Fit Method
1 Sit and focus. ‘First, think about what you’d like to change and why this is important to you, then visualise an action you want to take to achieve that change,’ says Dr Linda Solbrig who works with FIT at Plymouth University. ‘Create a mini movie
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The SECRET to BEATING CELLULITE
CELLULITE ISN’T harmful to your health but it can sometimes dent your confidence when it comes to baring all on the beach. The dimpled or ‘orange peel’ effect most commonly affects the skin on your thighs and buttocks. And, if you suffer with celluli
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7 Ways To Sexy Legs
HOMEDICS SMOOTHEE CELLULITE VACUUM MASSAGER (£109.99, homedics.co.uk). If cupping sounds too much work (see right), this tool creates the suction for you, using vacuum massage to help reduce fascial tension and reduce cellulite. The FasciaBlaster (
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Beauty Spotlight Greece
MANY ELEMENTS of your beauty regime may not look that different from those of Greek women, where olive oil is used to moisturise, sea salt buffs away dead skin cells and kohl pencils are used to emphasise eyes. But stepping back in time, we can see t
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OF THE BEST... New Natural Haircare Ranges
The dr. Organic Coffee Stimulating Shampoo and Conditioner duo (£7.99 each, hollandandbarrett.com) kick-start hair growth thanks to their blend of stimulating caffeine, chilli and guarana, which encourage blood flow to your scalp – perfect if your ha
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SKINCARE Redefined
EVERYTHING IN LIFE IS about choices. Choosing what we put in our body is the first step towards health but what we put on our body is equally important. Skincare products and make-up get absorbed through your pores, ending up in the bloodstream, so c
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Beauty Toolkit Boozy Beauty
Mist a little UnWined by HASK White Wine Inspired Shine Enhancing 10-in-1 Leave-In Spray (£6.49, superdrug.com) over wet or dry hair to boost shine, detangle, condition and protect against heated stylers. It’s infused with wine and also contains grap
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My Super 6
1 To stay looking good, I like to eat well, exercise and have plenty of fun – plus pamper myself with regular facials and hair colours to flatter my skin tone. We all have body hang-ups, but looking after yourself and making the most of your looks c
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Win
ITCHY, RUNNY NOSE? SNEEZING? Bunged up? Headache? They’re all symptoms of a cold, but they could also be the tell-tale signs of hay fever – even if you’ve never suffered with it before. Hay fever is on the increase – an estimated 31 per cent of adult
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FOOD & DRINK
Pineapples have many health benefits, such as being a good source of magnesium. A 20g serving contains half your recommended daily intake of the relaxing mineral. So why not wind down and refresh with a cocktail that tastes good with or without alcoh
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Food To Suit You Feel The Heat
A simple barbecue-style marinade brings this flank steak to life. Flank is a cheaper cut but it’s packed with flavour and the marinade helps to tenderise the meat so it’s easy to just slice and serve. Serves 4 Prep and cooking time: 40 mins Marinat
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Free For Breakfast?
GF Gluten free DF Dairy free NF Nut free SF Seed free SYF Soya free EF Egg free V Vegetarian GF DF NF SF SYF ■ Olive oil 3tbsp■ Potatoes 4, peeled and cut into small chunks■ Large sweet or mild onion 1, chopped■ Red peppers 2, deseeded and s
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Ask The Experts
Sarah Flower is a nutritionist who campaigns for a lower-carb, sugar-free way of eating (sarahflower.co.uk). QI have been diagnosed with colitis. Which foods should I eat or avoid to ease the condition? A Colitis is an inflammatory bowel disease c
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HEALTH & BEAUTY SUMMER ESSENTIALS
A new, innovative hair care product has been launched by Handmade Naturals. Hair Repair Serum (£9.95, handmadenaturals.co.uk) contains plant-derived ingredients blended into a light, creamy lotion to repair and condition hair from the roots to the ti
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Loving the HEALTHY LIFE
Until I read your excellent feature ‘Every Breath You Take’ (June issue) I never gave breathing a second thought. But since seeing your article I have realised that the way I breathe really can affect my physical and mental wellbeing. I learned if I
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A WORD WITH… Sarah Lindsay
I have a pretty unconventional breakfast of steak and veg! It might be a few hours before I eat again, so I really want to fuel up. Then, lunch is usually something cold out of Tupperware, such as meat, veg and rice or sweet potato. I often follow a

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