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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,…
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 factors affect how sleek, shiny, and strong your hair is. Sure, some of it's natural—you have to work with the locks you were born with—but a lot of it has to do with how well you care for those locks. Go Natural Your hair needs a rest from everything that it is subject to during the week.. If possible, let your hair air-dry, avoid heated styling products, and keep it out of a…
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 not the very best. The importance of docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), in particular, is well-documented. Both pack a seriously beneficial punch for human health throughout life. From the prevention of heart disease to LDL cholesterol reduction and so much more, omega-3 is like a…
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…
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 best thing you can do for your heart health. Smoking is one of the main causes of coronary heart disease. A year after giving up, your risk of a heart attack falls to about half that of a smoker. Get active Getting – and staying – active can reduce your risk of developing heart disease. It can also be a great mood booster and stress buster. Do 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity every week. One way to achieve this target is by doing 30 minutes of activity on 5 days a week. Fit it in where you…
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 skin for 5-10 minutes 2-3 times per week allows most people to produce sufficient vitamin D, but vitamin D breaks down quite quickly, meaning that stores can run low, especially in winter. Recent studies have suggested that a substantial percentage of the global population is vitamin D deficient. Vitamin D deficiency Although the…
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…
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, and…
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…
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 (hydrogenated fats), or made in a laboratory (flavour enhancers, food colourings). It’s important to know that ultra-processed foods such as fast foods are manufactured to be extra tasty by the use of such ingredients or additives, and are cost effective to the consumer. These foods are very common in the typical Western diet. Some examples of processed foods are…
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 have persistent symptoms of osteoarthritis. The information and advice on this page should not be used to self-diagnose your condition, but may give you a better idea…
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 weight because the energy you do not use is stored as fat. If you eat and drink too little, you'll lose weight. You should also eat a wide range of foods to make sure you're getting a balanced diet and your body is receiving all the nutrients it needs. It's recommended that men have around 2,500 calories a day…