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Top 10 Vitamins For Healthier, Faster Hair Growth

Monday 13th February 2023

Top 10 Vitamins For Healthier, Faster Hair Growth It is always best to get your vitamins and minerals from food sources, so for each vitamin we list the top food sources of each. But in case getting the required amount from your diet is not possible, we also share the best supplement you can take. Vitamin A Vitamin A is an essential vitamin that's necessary for growth and development, including cell growth, as well as vision and immune function. When it comes to healthy hair, it aids in sebum production in the scalp, which is what prevents hair strands from drying out. Beta-carotene is the most common form of vitamin…

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How to have Great Hair

Friday 10th February 2023

Making sure your hair is as healthy as possible is about more than just which shampoo you use. A multitude of different…

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10 Most Incredible Benefits Of Krill Oil And Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Sunday 5th February 2023
Courtesy of Eddie Jones

The Joys Of Omega -3 To say that omega-3 fatty acids, found in fish and krill oil, are genuine natural wonders would be somewhat of an understatement. An abundance of research over several decades has illustrated time and time again that as far as fats go, omega-3 fatty acids are among the best — if…

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The Common sense Guide to Losing Weight

Friday 3rd February 2023

1. Don't skip breakfast Skipping breakfast won't help you lose weight. You could miss out on essential nutrients and you may end up snacking more throughout the day because you feel hungry. Check out five healthy breakfasts. 2. Eat regular meals Eating at regular times during the day helps burn calories at a faster rate. It also reduces the temptation to snack on foods high in fat and sugar. Find out more about eating heathily. 3. Eat plenty of fruit and veg Fruit and veg are low in calories and fat, and high in fibre - 3 essential ingredients for successful weight loss.…

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Top 10 Healthy Heart Tips

Wednesday 30th November 2022

A healthy lifestyle will make your heart healthier. Here are 10 things you can do to look after your heart. Give up Smoking If you're a smoker, quit. It's the single…

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What is vitamin D?

Thursday 3rd November 2022
Courtesy of Megan Ware

What is vitamin D? Vitamin D is actually not a vitamin. Despite the name, vitamin D is considered a pro-hormone and not actually a vitamin. Vitamins are nutrients that cannot be created by the body and therefore must be taken in through our diet. However, vitamin D can be synthesized by our body when sunlight hits our skin. It is estimated that sensible sun exposure on bare…

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The Guide to Better Sleep

Wednesday 19th October 2022

If you have difficulty falling asleep, a regular bedtime routine will help you wind down and prepare for bed. Few people manage to stick to strict bedtime routines. This…

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Fat burners and Weight Loss -Do they Work?

Monday 21st September 2020

Changing what you eat is the biggest factor in weight loss for most people. There are many different diets you can choose from,…

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Physical activity guidelines for adults aged 19 to 64

Friday 18th September 2020

Adults should do some type of physical activity every day. Any type of activity is good for you. The more you do the better. Adults should: aim to be phyically active every day. Any activity is better than none, and more is better still do strengthening activities that work all the major muscles (legs, hips, back, abdomen, chest, shoulders and…

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Want a Healthy Gut?

Saturday 5th September 2020

What we eat, especially foods that contain chemical additives and ultra-processed foods, affects our gut environment and increases our risk of diseases. Ultra-processed foods contain substances extracted from food (such as sugar and starch), added from food constituents…

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Can Supplements help with Joint pain?

Wednesday 2nd September 2020

Can Supplements help with Joint pain Joint pain is a very common problem with many possible causes, but it's usually a result of injury or arthritis. In older people, joint pain that gets steadily worse is usually a sign of osteoarthritis. It may affect just 1 joint or many. See your GP if you…

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Healthy Eating - 8 Great Tips

Monday 31st August 2020

These 8 practical tips cover the basics of healthy eating and can help you make healthier choices. The key to a healthy diet is to eat the right amount of calories for how active you are so you balance the energy you consume with the energy you use. If you eat or drink more than your body needs, you'll put on…

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