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your health 6 Health News: All the latest news and

research from the world of natural health and wellbeing

27 Your Health: How to help inflammation the natural way

52 Celebrity Health: We talk to weather forecaster and TV presenter Clare Nasir

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summer holiday? Try our expert tips

22 Just for You: Spas, therapies and pampering treats!

33 Green Living: Tips and advice on how to live a greener, more sustainable lifestyle

46 Take Time Out: Put your feet up and the kettle on with our puzzle page!

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The holiday season is nearly upon us and if you’re planning a beach break you may be hoping to lose a few pounds to get bikini ready. We have some great expert tips this month which will help you in your quest to shape up (see page 16.) For those of you who suffer with digestive problems or candida, do take a look at our expert feature on page 36 as it’s full of useful advice on helping these problems naturally. Our celebrity interview this month is with weather forecaster and TV presenter Clare Nasir who talks about her interest in meditation and mindfulness as well as how she overcame fibroids and fertility problems through the help of acupuncture. I hope you’ll find it an interesting read. Elsewhere in the magazine we have features on sports nutrition, tackling inflammation the natural way plus some healthy picnic recipes.

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&The average time it takes for someone to be diagnosed with Coeliac disease is 13 years! Why? It seems that symptoms are being prematurely attributed to irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), even by doctors.

Part of the problem is that Coeliac disease symptoms are pretty varied and include common gut problems such as bloating, diarrhoea, wind and constipation; also fatigue, unexplained anaemia, mouth ulcers, headaches, depression and sudden or unexpected weight loss. Food intolerance symptoms can overlap with these, especially gut discomfort, diarrhoea and bloating.

Sarah Sleet, Chief Executive of Coeliac UK says: “Doctors should be following NICE guidelines which state that patients with IBS symptoms should be tested for coeliac disease first, but it seems some are too quick to diagnose people with IBS rather than arrange for a coeliac blood test.”

The society has found that around 25% of people with coeliac disease previously had an IBS diagnosis. The only solution is a strict gluten-free diet, so the gut begins to heal and the risks of serious health complications, such as infertility and bowel cancer, are reduced.

n Coeliac Awareness Week takes place from 13-19 May. Visit www.coeliac.org.uk or call the helpline on 0845 305 2060.

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Coeliac Facts ● Coeliac disease is an autoimmune disease caused by intolerance to gluten, which damages the gut lining when eaten.

● Gluten is a protein found in wheat, rye and barley. Some people with coeliac disease are also sensitive to oats.

● Coeliac disease is not a food allergy, and affects around one in 100 people in the UK.

Damiana Herbok, so your man can’t be bothered? Right. He’s too tired.

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but have you heard damiana is the ‘stimulating’ herb with a long standing reputation for helping men be upstanding?!

So this is the herb for women to buy for the man in their life... indeed! the herb, originating from Mexico, is loved by those who live life in the fast lane, as well as those who just want a bit of a boost. More a herb for the guys but women can take it too. it’s been shown to help with anxiety as well.

Where do I go from here? try www.bio-health.co.uk damiana herb.

Brief encounters

Celery is coming into season soon, but did you know it can be helpful for mild anxiety? The high levels of alkaline minerals, including magnesium, can have a calming effect on the nervous system.

Keep calm and carry on chomping


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Worried about you or your kids damaging their ears with loud music? it’s easy to cross your fingers and hope your hearing will be ok, but the World health organisation has predicted that by 2030 adult hearing loss will be in the top 10 of health problems in the uk.

the good news is someone has invented a special music earplug to allow users to listen to loud music without the audio quality being compromised, and without risking hearing damage. check out lin-Ear at www.earplugs.co.uk

having a laugh is a great way to lighten a bad or anxious mood, bringing you back from negative thought trains and facilitating a shift in perspective.

communication expert Elizabeth English (www.lifeatwork.co.uk) says: “When we laugh, we see things completely differently. that's how many jokes work, as we suddenly find our assumptions turned on their heads. From our 'old' perspective, the new one looks funny.”

there are plenty of health benefits to laughter too, but what if things are simply not funny? try laughing anyway, as fake laughter, Elizabeth has found, can have the same results:

“i tried it out... making sure the house was empty, i set myself going. at first, i blushed at my solo chortles; but to my relief, i found that my embarrassed laughter quickly turned into the real thing. the neighbour's dog joined in, and began barking joyously. i tried it later with a friend (laughing, not barking) - and it was easier still!”

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Did you know?You are more likely to be fooled into buying an unhealthy snack thinking it is healthy or low calorie if it has a green label. It seems the colour is so associated in our minds with nature and the ‘green light’, go, that we automatically think it’s healthy, says research from Cornell University, published in health communication.

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Mind over Medicine Dr Lissa Rankin (£12.99 paperback and ebook, Hay House UK) Medical doctor Lissa Rankin provides scientific evidence for how the body is equipped with a

natural self-repair mechanism - under the control of the mind. So by expanding your definition of health and healing, you can find new ways to improve your health and boost your vitality.

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The Hedgerow Cookbook Wild at Heart (£16.99, Pavilion) Learn how to make lovely preserves, drinks, savoury dishes, puds and treats - by scouring the hedgerows, the woods and lanes! Get the rubber gloves on and pick nettles for a refreshing Nettle Beer, or sniff out some wild garlic for a Sweet Onion & Wild Garlic Tart. Your friends and family will be impressed!

The 2-Day Diet Cookbook Dr Michelle Harvie and Prof Tony Howell (£12.99, Vermilion) Why fast when you can eat? The authors, scientists at Genesis Breast Cancer Prevention, show you how to love food and lose weight without fasting, by following their nutritionally balanced, easy to prepare recipes, restricted for two days a week, unrestricted for five. No counting calories, fasting or going hungry, but with the health benefits of fasting.

Too much candida yeast in the gut can lead to halitosis, belching and bloating, among other embarrassing symptoms. The cause of this overgrowth has been linked to stress, eating too much sugar, taking the contraceptive pill long term, and the after-effects of taking antibiotics or steroids. All these things can affect the normal balance of gut flora.

Lina Swailem, a Naturopath who works at the Comvita store in London’s Portobello Road, sees a lot of people with this problem, and told YHL: “Most people who visit me complain of recurrent bouts of vaginal thrush, oral thrush, headaches or bowel problems such as flatulence. They have probably used creams or tablets to treat the symptoms or may have taken anti-fungal medications, but without changing their lifestyle often the condition comes back.”

Lina recommends dietary changes to keep down the levels of candida in the gut, including:1. Reducing sugar in your diet and avoiding alcohol and bread, as they contain yeast, as well as sugar.2. Drinking plenty of water to flush your

A candidate for bad breath and bloating?

digestive system, and eating live yogurt.3. Using herbs and herbal extracts known to be capable of attacking the yeast overgrowth, such as fresh oregano, fennel seeds and Comvita Olive Leaf Complex. Olive leaf contains Oleuropein, which has been found in research to fight bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites, as well as stimulating the immune system to work more efficiently.

Beauty battle Have you got what it takes to front a new nationwide beauty campaign? Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil Blend are looking for a natural beauty to be the face of their brand.

Entries are invited from women resident in the UK and over 18 who identify with the brand’s principles of feeding the body with the right nutrients from within to ensure beauty radiates from the outside. The winner will be chosen by a panel of judges including Udo’s Choice brand ambassadors Michael Ashton and Jemma Kidd, a professional photographer and a representative from Udo’s Choice UK. The winner will become ‘The Face’ of the Udo’s for Beauty campaign from October 2013 and will win professional hair and make-up styling by Michael Ashton, a professional photo shoot and half board accommodation in a four-star London hotel on the day of the photo shoot. To enter, visit www.facebook.com/udosforbeauty and click the competition tab to upload a headshot of yourself that reflects your natural beauty. Then, in no more than 100 words, explain why you believe you should represent the brand. The closing date for entries is 31st May and judging will take place in June.

The mark of beauty There’s a new kitemark to look out for that ensures your cosmetics and skincare are truly natural and organic. NATRUE helps you see at a glance that a product has top quality ingredients that are free from artificial colours, fragrances and preservatives such as parabens.


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Cooking to get the best from your food

By Nutritional Therapist Georgie O’Connor for the College of Naturopathic Medicine

You probably spend a lot of time and money shopping to get the best quality foods for yourself and your family but what you do with them next can make or break their nutritional value.

Cooking foods fast at high temperatures can create harmful substances such as heterocyclic amines or trans fats in oils, and cooking foods for too long can reduce their health-giving properties dramatically. This doesn’t mean that everything has to be consumed in its raw state though! Raw is great, but steaming, stir frying and poaching are all fabulous methods of preserving the moisture and maintaining the nutritional value of foods.

The key with foods cooked this way is to make them zing with flavour. A spritz of citrus juice (orange, lemon or lime) with freshly grated ginger and some crushed garlic is enough to light up anyone’s palate and delight the senses. Balsamic syrup (a reduced form of balsamic vinegar) gives an oil-free, sweet edge to any salad, whereas mashed avocado with mustard and lime juice makes a fabulously savoury creamy dressing.

Tomato is the exception to the cooking/nutrient-loss rule; lycopene, a powerful antioxidant phytochemical, is concentrated by cooking, so use passata to make fresh flavourful salsa or combine with onion, garlic and a variety of herbs to make a tomato sauce that’s just right for your dish.

A word to the wise on using garlic and onion: when you’ve chopped them, leave them for five to 10 minutes before adding them to your cooking. The health-giving properties of these wonder-veg rely on the mixing of phytochemicals that are normally held separately in the plant; chopping or crushing enables these phytochemicals to mix and impart their goodness.

I promise you that once you start to explore with natural fresh flavours you won’t want to go back to oil, salt and sugar-laden overcooked foods.

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TidefoRd oRganic foods was established 15 years ago, and last November the company went through a full rebrand. The focus is now on the healthy and organic aspects of its range of award-winning gluten-free soups, sauces, pestos and puddings, but there is also a new emphasis on charity and wildlife initiatives that are dear to the heart of the company.

“We are keen to support various initiatives that we feel are important and which reflect our values as a company,” says Lynette. “These include things like the sustainability of wildlife, proper farming methods and supporting the local community here in Devon, where the company is based.”

As a result, Tideford donate 10p from the sale of every pot of their beetroot soup to Breast Cancer Care. Also, 10p from the sale of every pot of their pea and mint soup goes to the Devon Wildlife Trust’s Save the Bee project.

Tideford are also keen to support their local community and local businesses by arranging competitions where winners get the chance to enjoy a trip to Devon. “It’s a beautiful part of the world and we are very keen to encourage people to come here,” says Lynette.

“We want to give something back by supporting charities and initiatives that matter to us and also to our consumers,” she adds.

Each month we find out the stories behind

various health, wellbeing and beauty brands. This

month we speak to Lynette Sinclair, managing

director of Tideford Organic Foods

Baldness link to prostate cancer

Men’s Health

A new study has found a link between early-onset balding and prostate cancer in African-American men. Although previous studies have examined the link between baldness and prostate cancer, the research team claim that this is the first to focus on African-American men, a group with a high risk of contracting the disease.

The University of Pennsylvania study involved 318 men with prostate cancer and 219 men without it. The findings showed that baldness was linked with a 69% increased risk of the disease. Furthermore, those men with frontal baldness were more than twice as likely to have been diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer. The connection was also stronger among men who had been diagnosed before the age of 60. The researchers believe that the link could be dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, a type of testosterone which is associated with both prostate cancer growth and early pattern baldness.

n The findings were published in Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention.



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Tell me more! Pollinosan Luffa Nasal Spray is also available in a spray format to help clear the nose of pollen, dust and other allergen particles

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What’s new? Calypso Juice Shots are brand new and just the job for lunchboxes

Refreshing? Absolutely! Convenient ‘cuplets’ of pure fruit juice, they’re the perfect choice for healthy refreshment and hydration. Pop two into a lunchbox, one for break and one for lunchtime and two drinks count as 1 of your ‘5 a day’

Available? From health shops and major supermarkets in Orange or Apple flavours in packs of 12 x 85ml. Visit www.calypso.co.uk or email [email protected]

What’s new? Doves Farm Fig and Quinoa Gluten-Free Cookies Why so good? These new gluten-free cookies are suitable for all, being made in Doves Farm’s allergen-free bakery, with no milk or nuts present. As with the rest of the range, they are both Fairtrade and organic and are made with ‘super food’ quinoa and juicy figs for great taste and nutrition

How much? £1.59 for 150g

Available from? All good independent health food and whole food stores What’s this? The Health Elements

Range of Juice PowdersTell me more! Plants and algae gather the sun’s energy and produce rich nutrients which Health elements have captured in their Organic Spirulina, Barley Grass and Wheatgrass Juice Powders

Why so good? The range provides a super-store of vitamins, minerals and enzymes for everyday vitality and wellbeing. Other benefits include detoxification due to the high content of chlorophyll which acts as a natural cleansing agent and an excellent source of easily digestible vegetable protein. Available in juice powder or vegecap format

Available from? Independent health food stores or online from www.savant-health.com

Want clean, fresh, hands – naturally? Try Greenfrog natural handwash, from the 2013 natural and organic award-winning Greenfrog range

Why so good? This 100% natural handwash has bottled the soap properties of a nut with water from a spring and extracts from a coconut, to create a soft, golden liquid that leaves your hands really clean and fresh. They will also feel and smell great as it is infused with aloe vera, peppermint, honey and geranium – soft on your skin and friendly on the environment

Available from? Good independent health food stores and stocked by major natural and health wholesalers. Visit www.greenfrogsoap.co.uk

What’s new? BlueberryActive, from the makers of award-winning CherryActive, contains 100% premium quality blueberry concentrate

Why so good? With no added preservatives and 1,250 blueberries per 210ml bottle, this glorious-tasting drink provides one of your five-a-day! Mix with water or add to a smoothie or natural yoghurt

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Fancy a cuppa? Try Tick Tock Rooibos Honey Lemon and Ginger teaWhy so good? Featuring real honey, zesty lemon and a warming ginger zing this delicious tea makes a wonderfully reviving cup. Carefully crafted using only all natural, quality ingredients, it’s gentle, low in tannin and naturally caffeine-free

Anything else? This tea is perfect after dinner as ginger is traditionally appreciated as a digestive aid. Also, Tick Tock actively supports the British Beekeeper’s Association for honey bee health research

Available from? Independent health food stores and other leading uK retailers. Visit www.ticktocktea.com

Hayfever? Bee pollen is different! HayfeGUARD® Local Honey with ProPollen Factor Plus contains fresh, local, raw unpasteurised coarse filtered honey, adding a multitude of pollen grains and fresh royal jelly to aid health and wellbeing

Tell me more! By ingesting pollen your body may come in contact with the plant source you are allergic to. By consuming it over a prolonged period your body may build up a natural resistance to the irritant, thus soothing hayfever

How much? £14.95 for 280g (30-day supply)

Available from? Independent health food stores. For stockists and info visit www.hayfeguard.co.uk

What’s this? Suvex Soothe is a revolutionary skincare cream for dry, red or cracked skin, developed through five years of extensive research in conjunction with top Harley Street experts

Why so good? This 100% natural and petrochemical-free cream is gentle yet effective at soothing, moisturising and protecting the skin from irritation. ethically sourced shea butter, cupuacu butter, rose hip oil, rice bran oil and aloe vera are combined with a proprietary blend of plant oils and a unique seaweed extract to create this cooling, replenishing, luxuriously textured cream

Available from? Health food stores and online. Visit www.suvexskincare.com

What’s this? A SOSATEC WellbalancerTell me more! Large numbers of electromagnetic fields surround us. We have not necessarily given ourselves the time to adapt to the non-ionising radiation from our use of mobile phones, cordless phones, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, WLAN and satellite navigation systems. experts believe this continual bombardment on the human body could irritate the brain, subconsciously causing a prolonged stress. SOSATeC Wellbalancers may help to ease this type of stress

How much? Priced from £39, the device is guaranteed for 12 months

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Trouble sleeping? Try Snor-ring. It’s NHS tested (at Blackpool Fylde & Wyre Hospitals NHS Trust) and recommended by the Philip Weeks Clinic, to reduce snoring naturally

Tell me more! Patented and made in the uK of sterling silver, Snor-ring can improve your and your partner’s sleep quality. Available in 4 sizes, simply wear on your little finger at night. No strips, no pills, no sprays!

How much? £29.95 (sizes S/M/L/XL)

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Do try: Bee Prepared Immune Support from Unbeelievable Health and be prepared for colds, hay fever and travel

Tell me more! This award-winning, research-based formula combines bee propolis, elderberry, olive leaf, beta glucans and more. The product is Vegetarian Society approved, contains nothing artificial, is suitable for all ages and is concentrated, so fewer capsules are required. It’s the immune booster that nutritionists recommend! See the website for testimonials

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Treat your skin! Try the Ultra Radiance Age Defying Range from Beyond Organic SkincareWhy so good? Beyond Organic Skincare are a multi-award winning company and the first company in the uK to be certified organic with Natrue, the international ‘umbrella’ certification body. Their products offer purity with performance and are 100% natural and organic

Tell me more! Lovingly handmade in Cornwall, the products are jam-packed with omegas, antioxidants, vitamins and biologically active compounds

Available from? Independent health food stores, independent beauty salons and online. Visit www.beyondorganicskincare.com or call 0845 500 3550

Need to shape up for summer? Don’t forget your formoline!Tell me more! If you need to lose a few pounds in time for summer, formoline can help to get you beach ready, when used as part of a healthy eating and exercise programme. By binding with and safely removing dietary fat before it has been digested, formoline can help you lose up to 7kg in four weeks. No wonder it’s Germany’s No.1 slimming product!

Available from? Independent health food stores and pharmacies. Call 02890 703100 or visit www.formoline.co.uk

Gluten-free goodness! Barkat is celebrating 19 years of manufacturing gluten and wheat-free foods

Tell me more! The company offers a range of over 60 products with many more new ones to come, all of which are available from your local health food store

Where can I find out more? For more information on the range of gluten-free foods, contact Barkat’s customer services department on 0208 953 4444 or visit www.glutenfree-foods.co.uk

Starting a gluten-free diet? Wellfoods has vast experience in producing gluten-free loaves, rolls, burger buns and award-winning pizza basesWhy so good? The range meets the new lower level of 20ppm for gluten contentAnything else? It gets even better! All products in the range are produced in a ‘no nuts’ facilityWhere can I buy? From independent health food stores and direct from Wellfoods. Visit www.wellfoods.co.uk, call 01226 381712 or send an email to [email protected]

Want yummy free-from bread? Try Ener-G Gluten-Free Loaf and Gluten Free Flax Loaf by General DietaryWhy so good? These loaves are light, soft and can be eaten straight from the pack – ideal for sandwiches – and ener-G contains vitamins and minerals including calcium and folic acid

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What’s new? Tideford Organic Foods have just added two delicious cheese sauces to their award-winning range

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Want a daily dose of sunshine? Try the DLux range from BetterYou Why so good? The DLux range of daily oral vitamin D sprays has been formulated for everyone worried about sunlight deprivation. Absorption has been proven to be immediate, delivering the vitamin immediately in to the bloodstream. 100% natural, the DLux range of oral sprays are suitable for those on a vegetarian, diabetic or coeliac diet

How much? From £6.25 for 15ml (100 sprays)

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What’s this? The Living Tea from Equinox Kombucha is the new way of enjoying the numerous health benefits of the ancient fermented tea beverage

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f you’ve resolved to lose weight for your holiday it’s important to give yourself enough time to reach your goal. “A mad rush to create physical change simply creates stress and

the greater likelihood of dropping out of your programme altogether,” advises personal trainer Dax Moy (www.daxmoy.com). “Instead, start early, four to six weeks out, and give yourself the space to build the new habits into your life instead of forcing them in.”

Getting the balance right The next thing to take on board is that calorie counting won’t help – “they are a red herring when it comes to getting into great shape,” says Dax. “The reality is, it’s all about your hormones, and your hormones are best balanced through clean eating and making sure that you’re getting plenty of nutrients through a great variety of

foods. Without this, your best efforts at fat loss are doomed from the start. Clean eating means no wheat, dairy, caffeine, alcohol, processed foods or sugar. Sounds like there’s nothing left, right? But you still have all fruits and veggies, meats and fish, poultry, nuts and seeds. That’s plenty to choose from!”

Focus on protein “Most people don’t eat protein regularly enough,” adds sports nutritionist Matt

Lovell (www.fourweekfatloss.com). “Protein will help to preserve your lean mass whilst cutting calories and it keeps you full so you are less likely to overeat. Focus on eating more protein like fish and lean meat, and fewer high GI carbohydrates such as wheat. Eating low GI carbs such as oats and rye will keep your blood sugar levels low to help you avoid sugar cravings.

Grains, particularly wheat, can make getting lean difficult due to additional detrimental effects associated with intolerances. Wheat can lead to water retention, digestive bloating and sluggish digestion. It’s not uncommon to eat a wheat-based cereal for breakfast, a sandwich for lunch and pasta for dinner – and even some biscuits in between, so stay strong and focus on protein!”

Smart snacking“When you’re sitting at a desk all day

at work, it can be really easy to slip into the ‘snack trap’, consistently eating crisps and chocolate bars to keep your energy up,” says Matt. “Fruit is a great healthy snack

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Sleep your way slim“Your hormones do their best work when you’re asleep, yet most people are awake for far too

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“Your body has a buffer system to maintain your blood pH at 7.35 (very mildly alkaline),” explains Maria. “This buffer system neutralizes excess acid which then passes through your body, minimising any harmful effects. The Western diet high in meat, sugar and alcohol has a depleting effect on the body’s buffer system and causes acid-alkaline imbalance. What’s more, our buffer systems need constant replenishment and a lack of vegetables and fruit is another factor that promotes acid-alkaline imbalance.”

What has this got to do with shaping-up? “Your kidneys respond to excess acid by increasing nitrogen excretion which indicates muscle breakdown,” Maria continues. “With less muscle you’ll look less toned and flabby. What’s more, it’s thought that excess acid can be stored in fatty tissues such as your hips, thighs and belly, keeping it away from your vital organs. So if you are overly acidic you may look less toned and experience problems losing weight.

The great news is that an alkalising diet appears to help enhance muscle tone. It may also encourage your body to let go of hard-to-shift weight.

To maintain acid-alkaline balance in your body, the most important thing you can do is to increase your consumption of green leafy vegetables, salads and fruits that typically cause an alkaline effect when eaten. This, as well as cutting meat, sugar and alcohol, will help lower acid levels.”

Maria suggests trying an alkalising smoothie such as celery, cucumber and spinach. Also, swap your meat sandwiches for a hummus, avocado, lettuce and tomato wrap and add an extra portion of green vegetables to dinner. A good quality alkalising food supplement may also help restore your body’s acid-alkaline balance more quickly.

essential for getting bikini ready! I love a couple of handfuls of blueberries as a post-workout treat, and adding a mix of berries to Greek yoghurt makes for a fantastic breakfast instead of more sugary cereals.”

Water, water, everywhereDrinking plenty of water will also aid your weight loss efforts. “Water provides the solution (quite literally) to all your hormonal functions,” says Dax. “If you have too little or too much in your system, your hormones have a hard time doing their job. Try drinking one litre for every 50lbs of bodyweight and add a pinch of salt to your bottle to keep the electrolyte balance right.”

Train hard – train smart“In the run-up to your holiday, time your training to maximise fat burning,” advises Matt. “Simply train when your blood sugar and insulin levels are low. These are lowest when you first wake up as this is the longest period the body goes without food during the 24-hour feeding cycle. This will encourage more calories to be burnt from fat, and also promotes favourable hormonal release.”

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Do try: The range of super new Fruity Flavours from Faith in NatureWhy so good? Developed to be kind to you and the environment, this deliciously fruity range of cruelty-free shampoos, conditioners, shower gel/foam baths and hand washes is formulated with organic and other naturally-derived ingredients. The products are also gentle on the skin and free from parabens, SLES, artificial colours and fragrances

Choose from: New Raspberry & Cranberry or Grapefruit & Orange

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Get glowing skin! Try Udo’s Choice Ultimate Oil BlendWhy so good? This blend of organic seed oils is rich in the essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 which your skin needs to lock in moisture. By keeping proteins in your pores soft and stopping them from drying out and flaking off, udo’s Oil moisturises the skin from the inside so that you can maintain radiant, healthy skin that glows with vitality from within. Simply mix in food after cooking - enjoy in porridge, fruit, yoghurt, smoothies or drizzle over salads and steamed vegetables

Available from? Health food stores and online. Visit www.udoschoice.co.uk

Get your skin ready for summer: With this gorgeous Organic Rose Face and Body Cream from Natural by Nature OilsTell me more! The luxurious oil of rose absolute has been blended with a soothing moisturising cream to leave your skin rejuvenated and beautifully nourished. The cream contains no parabens, no SLSs, is not tested on animals and features no animal-derived ingredients. It is also 90% Certified Organic

How much? £14.99 for 100g

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Want to lose a few pounds? Try the all-natural, zero calorie, zero carb and fat-free Slim Pasta, Slim Noodles and Slim Rice Why should I try them? They are ideal if you’re trying to slim or following a 5:2 diet but struggling to stick to 500 calories a day. use as part of a healthy eating and exercise programme

Available from? Independent health food stores, Holland & Barrett and www.Ocado.com. For more information visit www.SlimPasta.co.uk

Wise buy! Miracle Noodles are the carb-free, gluten-free, virtually calorie-free noodles Japanese women eat to stay thin and healthy

Tell me more! Made from 97% water and 3% soluble plant fibre, the noodles have been eaten in Japan for over a thousand years. Great for diabetics, coeliacs and dieters. Miracle Noodles make low-calorie satisfying meals easy!

Available from? Independent health food stores and online from www.miraclenoodle.co.uk

Do try! HealthSpark’s Raspberry Ketone ComplexTell me more! Raspberry Ketone is the latest weight loss phenomenon from the uS. In this product HealthSpark have combined natural Raspberry Ketone with six other ingredients all recognised to support a healthy weight, including african mango, green tea, acai berry, baobab, guarana and L-carnitine. Raspberry Ketone Complex is a powerful, 100% natural slimming supplement, free from fillers or binders and suitable for vegetarians and vegans. use as part of a healthy eating and exercise programme


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Did you know that your body’s optimal pH is mildly alkaline (around pH7) but a diet high in acid forming foods – the main culprits being meat, sugar, alcohol and wheat – tends to throw the body’s pH balance off kilter, causing weight gain or difficulty in losing weight, sluggish energy and bloating.

When the body’s pH levels get really out of balance, the body is thrown into acid overload, or acidosis, and all sorts of aches and muscle tension, skin complaints, brittle nails, dull hair and a general lack of wellbeing can result.

Eating more alkaline foods, such as mushrooms and oily fish, can help, as can taking a pH-balancing supplement

You're on a calorie controlled diet and feel tired all the time. Burning fat releases acid ions which make you feel sluggish.

You run on adrenaline and find it hard to relax. Adrenaline leads to acid formation in the body.

That headache has come back and your muscles feel tense. A sign of stress, tight muscles indicate acid build-up.

Cheese, meat and bread are favourite foods. These are major acid-forming foods.

You drink alcohol several times a week and drink coffee daily, or both. This is a recipe for the creation of acidic waste products.

You have recently lost weight. When you lose weight you release previously stored toxins into the body, thus increasing your acidity.

Take the acid test

Pascoe pH Balance contains carbonate salts which help to neutralise the build-up of acid in the body.

How do I know if I’m acid?Pascoe pH-balance includes a pack of litmus test strips to quickly reveal your acid-alkaline level, so you can test yourself before and after taking pH-balancing minerals and see the difference. Test strips can also be bought separately from www.phstrip.co.uk

How can I try this?Pascoe pH-balance is available as a powder (RRP £14.95 for 100g) and as capsules (RRP £15.95 for 100 tablets).

How does pH-Balance work?

for six weeks or during any diet or detox period. pH-balancing minerals are particularly helpful for reducing those cravings for carbs.

In fact, with any diet or detox regime, it’s a good idea to consider taking a pH-balancing supplement, as acidic ions collect around fat cells and when these break down, a flux of free fatty acids can be released which can further increase the body’s acid pH level. Acidic ions being released into the body could also be a reason why we feel tired when slimming.

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Therapy of the month Alexander Technique What’s it all about? The Alexander Technique is well known as a tool for actors and musicians to help aid performance. A form of complementary health, the technique is a learnt skill that works at encouraging the body to return to its natural poise, whilst eradicating unnecessary tension caused by modern living.

How does it work? The technique is famously difficult to describe. In hands-on lessons, ‘students’ rather than ‘patients’ are taught to move much more efficiently, focusing on the support muscles in the neck and back, the breathing muscles of the trunk and the muscles of the limbs. This eases pressure and allows the body to move more comfortably and should be applied to pupil’s everyday lives.

How can it help? The Alexander Technique offers support to those looking to boost their confidence, improve their performance in sport, as well as those looking to ease pain found in the back and neck. In 2008 a study was published in the British Medical Journal proving that the Alexander Technique helps with lower back pain. The improved posture attributed to the technique can also help to tackle mental issues such as anxiety and low self-esteem.

More information: Susanna Scouller is a teacher of the Alexander Technique at The Pimlico Centre. For more information visit www.alexanderprinciple.co.uk

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Island life If you’re planning a spa break this month, you might want to check out the range of Ayurvedic treatments at the Ayush Wellness Spa in Jersey. The spa is offering a Natural Detox and Immunity Boost package which includes an Ayurvedic consultation, a Nasya face and head massage or an Udvartana herbal body massage and an Ayush Body Envelopment. What’s more, if you visit during May you could combine your visit with the island’s annual Spring Walking Week. Taking place from 11th to 18th May, visitors will be able to explore Jersey’s natural beauty and island heritage in a series of free guided walks.

n For more information visit www.defrance.co.uk

Did you know?Lomi Lomi is a form of massage derived from the islands of Hawaii which

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To help maintain balance, wellbeing and confi dence

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Fermented soya is an excellent and traditional source of isofl avones, containing high levels of genistein, daidzein and glycitein.

Fermentation signifi cantly increases bioavailability of isofl avones, reducing the necessity for metabolism in the gut.

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Sage extractNon-hormonal support

Sage has a long history of use as a specifi c remedy for excessive sweating, menopausal hot fl ushes and sweats.

Using freshly harvested sage means that more of the volatile essential oils are preserved.(1,2)

The action of sage is non-hormonal. This makes it simple to use for women who cannot take HRT or those who do not know the stage their hormones have reached.

MENOPAUSAL HOT FLUSHES

NIGHT SWEATS

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OTHER MENOPAUSAL SYMPTOMS

Hot fl ushes

Night sweats

Low mood

Irritability

Tiredness

Feeling stressed

Muscle aches

Joint pains

Poor memory

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General nutritional support for all stages of the Menopause

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Other helpful remedies

Dormeasan® Sleep Valerian-Hops oral dropsExtract of freshly harvested valerian root and hops. A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of temporary sleep disturbances caused by mild anxiety*.

Hyperiforce® St John’s Wort tabletsExtract of freshly harvested Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort). A traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of slightly low mood and mild anxiety*.

AvenaCalmExtract of freshly harvested oat herb (Avena sativa). A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with mild stress such as mild anxiety and to aid sleep*.

Stress Relief DaytimeExtract of freshly harvested valerian and hops. A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with stress, such as mild anxiety*.

Atrogel®

Extract of freshly harvested Arnica fl owers. A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of muscular aches, pains and stiffness, sprains and bruising*.

* exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Always read the leafl et.

Poor sleep

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Mildstress

Stress &Anxiety

Muscleaches

Dietary adviceAs periods become less frequent during the menopause, the body loses one of its exit routes for toxins. The more toxins there are in the body, the more likely are skin problems, digestive disorders, arthritic complaints, etc. To keep toxin levels low, stick to these guidelines:

Drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day

Cut out coffee

Reduce refi ned carbs e.g refi ned sugar, white bread, white pasta

Exercise daily, if only a 10-minute walk every day

Eat more phytoestrogenic foods e.g apples, carrots, oats, broccoli, cabbage, celery, peas, bananas, almonds, cashews

Eat more calcium-containing foods e.g fi gs, salmon, sardines, brown rice, watercress, brazils, kidney beans

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Fightinginflammation

Dr Elisabeth Philipps explores the topic of inflammation and how it can be helped naturally

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W e may think of inflammation as something that happens on the surface of our skin, often as the result of injury or infection. Inflammation causes swelling, localised redness

and the inflamed site may be hot and painful. In fact acute inflammation is the cornerstone of the body’s healing

response, providing nourishment and immune activity to the area that requires healing. However it’s becoming increasingly clear that inflammation that persists inside our bodies causes untold damage and is the root cause of ageing and many serious illnesses including heart disease, arthritis, irritable bowel disease, chronic fatigue syndrome, many cancers and Alzheimer’s disease.

Chronic internal inflammation arises from many factors including poor diet, stress, toxin exposure like tobacco smoke, lack of exercise and genetic predisposition.

Some foods contain components, for example lectins and gluten found in grains especially wheat, that may damage the gut lining. Repeated exposure to these foods results in holes in the gut barrier causing leakage of partially digested foods into the blood circulation. Over time, a leaky gut along with chemical signals from lifestyle factors continuously triggers the immune system and internal inflammatory responses. This leads to unnecessary attacks

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Other helpful remedies

Dormeasan® Sleep Valerian-Hops oral dropsExtract of freshly harvested valerian root and hops. A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the relief of temporary sleep disturbances caused by mild anxiety*.

Hyperiforce® St John’s Wort tabletsExtract of freshly harvested Hypericum perforatum (St John’s Wort). A traditional herbal medicinal product used to relieve the symptoms of slightly low mood and mild anxiety*.

AvenaCalmExtract of freshly harvested oat herb (Avena sativa). A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with mild stress such as mild anxiety and to aid sleep*.

Stress Relief DaytimeExtract of freshly harvested valerian and hops. A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the temporary relief of symptoms associated with stress, such as mild anxiety*.

Atrogel®

Extract of freshly harvested Arnica fl owers. A traditional herbal medicinal product used for the symptomatic relief of muscular aches, pains and stiffness, sprains and bruising*.

* exclusively based upon long-standing use as a traditional remedy. Always read the leafl et.

Poor sleep

Feelinglow

Mildstress

Stress &Anxiety

Muscleaches

Dietary adviceAs periods become less frequent during the menopause, the body loses one of its exit routes for toxins. The more toxins there are in the body, the more likely are skin problems, digestive disorders, arthritic complaints, etc. To keep toxin levels low, stick to these guidelines:

Drink at least 1.5 litres of water a day

Cut out coffee

Reduce refi ned carbs e.g refi ned sugar, white bread, white pasta

Exercise daily, if only a 10-minute walk every day

Eat more phytoestrogenic foods e.g apples, carrots, oats, broccoli, cabbage, celery, peas, bananas, almonds, cashews

Eat more calcium-containing foods e.g fi gs, salmon, sardines, brown rice, watercress, brazils, kidney beans

www.avogel.co.uk/supportEmail our advisors: [email protected]

Helpline: 0845 608 5858

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on healthy tissues, creating a vicious cycle of more inflammation and cellular destruction.

So how can you stop this destructive cycle? Firstly, love your gut! Reduce foods that may trigger leaky guts like processed foods packed with chemicals and processed grains, including refined wheat products such as biscuits and breads. Natural, plain probiotic yoghurts and gut bacteria supplements provide beneficial bacteria, which support the gut barrier and reduce the body’s inflammatory response.

Enjoy a daily rainbow colour mix of fruits and vegetables for their protective phytonutrient, antioxidant and fibre content (but not tomatoes, peppers or aubergines because of high lectin content). Antioxidants, such as vitamins C and E, from foods and supplements are important for mopping up the damage caused by inflammation. Turmeric and ginger also contain antioxidants and powerful anti-inflammatory nutrients.

Vitamin D is also important in reducing chronic inflammation. Enjoy 30 minutes of daily sunshine. Being outdoors is also

InflammatIon and omega-3 “It is well known that a diet rich in omega-3s reduces the body’s overall burden of inflammation,” says Dr Geoff Hayhurst, founder of Paradox Omega Oils (www.paradoxoil.com). “Recent ground-breaking studies have shown how fish oil works inside a cell to produce its anti-inflammatory effects. While studying acute inflammation in animals, scientists noticed the production of small molecules released in response to inflammation, especially in the presence of high levels of omega-3 fats. These molecules had a dual set of actions. First, they sent out a ‘stop signal,’ quickly putting a stop to runaway inflammation and then they triggered the active resolution of inflammation.

It is important to note that acute inflammation is beneficial to the body. Without it, wounds and infections would never heal. After the temporary inflammation takes care of the problem, your body releases a set of molecules that resolve and shut off the inflammation before it can get out of control.

The whole system works beautifully under normal conditions of acute inflammation. But with chronic inflammation, something goes wrong. Instead of controlled resolution, inflammation continues to jog along at a reduced level. Studies have shown that people with diseases that involve chronic inflammation have reduced levels of pro-resolution molecules and increased omega-3 in the body seems to activate these anti -inflammatory molecules.”

The silkworm secret “Serrapeptase is a critical and multi-functional proteolytic enzyme that can help to support the

clearing of unhealthy inflammation and non-living tissue, all without harming living tissue,” explains

health expert Robert Redfern (www.Serrapeptase.info). “Unhealthy inflammation is one of the major

factors in the majority of modern day health problems. Serrapeptase is naturally processed

today but was originally discovered in the silkworm intestine, where it allows it to digest the tough mulberry leaves, dissolve its hard cocoon and take flight.”

a good way to relax, reducing stress-associated inflammation. If sunlight is in short supply then take a vitamin D mouth spray supplement, as these are more convenient than capsules.

Oily fish and Antarctic krill oil supplements contain anti-inflammatory omega-3 essential fatty acids. Enjoy cold pressed oils such as olive and flaxseed oil but avoid processed fats including trans fats and spreads, as these are high in omega-6 essential fatty acids which contribute to inflammation.

Inflammation causes pain but drugs that reduce inflammation, such as aspirin, are associated with serious side effects including increased risk of gastric ulcers and strokes. Hop alpha acids selectively reduce inflammation and pain within 30-60 minutes but without the side effects of aspirin. These supplements are an excellent natural pain-relief alternative.

We’re always going to be exposed to factors that contribute to internal inflammation but even small changes to your diet and lifestyle can have a big impact on your long-term health.

Dr Elisabeth Philipps PhD BSc(Hons) BSc Nut Med mBANT is the founder of Hartwell Nutrition (www.hartwellnutrition.co.uk). She is a nutritional therapist specialising in weight management, endocrine disorders and gut health.

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Why so good? the best supplement to help fight inflammation and joint pain is a good quality stabilised and balanced omega fish oil like Paradox omega liquid/capsules containing natural vitamin D3 with no added concentrates. the correct balances of omega fatty acids act as an anti-inflammatory and are also thought to improve blood flow and help reduce the wear and tear of the joints. Paradox is a unique formula taking the best from the arctic and Mediterranean diets in a bottle!

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Tell me more! Glucosamine is widely recognised for helping tackle joint problems which can stop us from doing the things we love. Joint Factor Plus features a unique and powerful combination of nutrients to provide a product that supports the four key factors in joint health: cartilage, bones, muscles and connective tissue. By supporting these factors Joint Factor Plus can help to maintain supple joints, strong bones and flexible muscles

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What’s this? Terranova Pro-Peptase IRC ComplexWhy so good? this is a powerfully active and intensely synergistic systemic enzyme formulation for maintaining healthy inflammatory response and supporting respiratory, cardiovascular and lymphatic health. suitable for vegetarians and vegans. Pro-Peptase IrC is also enhanced with resveratrol and a synergistic botanical complex comprised of bacopa monnieri and freeze dried nettle leaf, hops strobile and rosemary

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hoosing slow-release carbohydrate foods such as wholegrain pasta, brown rice, beans, lentils, fruits and vegetables can help to maintain

steady blood sugar and energy levels prior to and following exercise. Protein is also essential for exercise and helps to increase stamina to enable you to get more from your workout. The body requires protein to repair muscles post-workout. Dietary sources include eggs, quinoa, granola, tofu, fish, meat, beans and nuts such as almonds and walnuts. Seeds including chia seeds, flaxseeds and pumpkin seeds are another good source of protein and fibre.

Green foods including spirulina, kelp, wheatgrass and barley grass are also great for training support as they have many benefits for sports people and are rich in protein and fibre. Additionally, for people who are not currently getting their five-a-day of fruits and vegetables, green foods can provide essential nutrients.

Supplement supportPre-workout supplements can also help you to get the best from your fitness routine. When taken before exercise, they can help to increase energy, minimise fatigue and reduce muscle breakdown during workouts. To help with muscle building, we would recommend taking a whey protein supplement prior to and post exercise. One of the best supplements for beginners is HMB (beta-hydroxy-beta-methylbutyrate) as this helps to prevent muscle breakdown, increases strength,

Bio organix , EUSTon LonDon• Bio Organix opened in 2010 and started

as a natural health food store, offering just a small quantity of supplements and bodycare products. More recently, the supplement side has greatly expanded and now includes green foods, homeopathic remedies plus a large range of sports supplements and hydration products. Ringtone Gym is also situated in the basement of the store.

• On the food side, the store offers a variety of vegetarian and vegan foods, wholefoods, organic foods, probiotic and macrobiotic ranges, superfoods and natural snacks. The store also holds over 150 herbs and herbal teas from around the world. Consultations with a naturopath and herbalist are available at the store weekly. Beauty products, essential oils, cosmetics and eco-friendly cleaning products are also offered.

• To find out more, visit www.bio-organicstore.com, call 0207 383 3993 or send an email to [email protected]. The store also gives quick advice over the phone, via their website and email, as well as instant messenger.

• Bak is a fan of Your Healthy Living because: “Each issue covers new natural health products which I find very interesting. I also enjoy reading the health news and articles.”

encourages muscle growth and aids fat-burning. Creatine is a popular fitness supplement that can help to provide quick energy for muscle contractions and is a good one when weight training forms part of your workout.

Other popular natural supplements to help with weight loss and fat-burning include green tea, raspberry ketones and African mango. Taking a fish oil supplement can also be beneficial as the essential omega-3 fatty acids help to increase energy and stamina, build muscle and reduce inflammation.

HydrationDuring exercise you can lose up to a litre of fluid per hour, depending on how long and how hard you have been working out. Fluid is largely lost through sweating and in the air you breathe out. If you do not keep fluid levels topped up, you can quickly become dehydrated, which not only affects your ability to continue exercising but also impacts on your health. Drinking water before, during and after exercise will help to keep your body replenished. Some bottled waters may also have added ingredients to help replace lost electrolytes such as magnesium. Magnesium helps to maintain normal muscle and nerve function; it also helps to prevent muscle cramping. There are also a variety of sports drinks available that help to rehydrate and replace electrolytes. Some may also contain added carbohydrates to help endurance athletes to keep going for longer.

Independent health store advice on nutrition, supplements and hydration to help sporty people get the best from their exercise regime

Looking for advice on natural health and wellbeing? Your local independent health store can offer a wealth of knowledge and expertise. This month we speak to Bak Khadka, manager of Bio Organix, a natural health store based in Euston, London

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Calling all office workers!

This month marks Green Office Week (www.greenofficeweek.eu) which runs from 13 to 17 May. The campaign is encouraging UK office

workers to think about the small, positive steps they can make towards creating a more sustainable working environment. A different

theme is being applied to each day of the week, focusing on energy, transport, waste,

purchasing and innovation.

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Keep your costs downTry these tips from the Green Doctors at Groundwork (www.groundwork.org.uk) on how to make your home more environmentally friendly and cheaper to run.

▼ Use your heating programmer effectively – a modern system should be used only when it is needed, i.e. when it’s occupied in the day, and should take into account heating and cooling periods.

▼ Set your thermostat between 18 and 21°C – preferably lower end if you are warm enough.

▼ Wash clothes at 30 degrees/eco cycles and dry your clothes outside when possible or in a well-ventilated room.

▼ Fit a dual flush system to your toilet or place a flush saver in the cistern

▼ Close the curtains at night. Thick or lined curtains are surprisingly effective at keeping heat in. Also close internal doors.

▼ Turn appliances off standby when they are not in use or use a “standby saver”.

How to have a sustainable holiday › Take the trainConsider taking the train to destinations that are accessible through high speed rail links – ask your travel provider for details. However, just because you fly it doesn’t mean your holiday is unsustainable. There are huge socio-economic benefits brought in by tourism so the drawbacks of flying should be weighed up against the benefits tourism brings to local communities.

› Look for the Travelife awardThe Travelife Sustainability System helps hotels to best manage the impacts they have on the environment and on culture. The top performing hotels receive an award level of Gold, Silver or Bronze depending on how well they perform. Visit www.travelifecollection.com.

› Play your partThere are many things we can do whilst on holiday to ensure we have a lower impact on the world around us. Save water – in many holiday destinations water is a scarcer resource than it is in the UK. Perhaps try taking shorter showers. Turn electrical items off when not in use just as you would do at home. Use local public transport – this is usually a great way to see more of the destination. Speak to your tour operator or hotel for tips on how to get around.

› Buy localTreat yourself to something but make sure it’s something locally made. This way, not only will you have the perfect item, but you’ll have a feel-good factor too, knowing that your purchase has helped make a difference to someone in the destination.

✿ Tips courtesy of ABTA. Visit www.abta.com for more information.

Show your loyalty Ice is a sustainable loyalty scheme which rewards shoppers for buying from retailers that are doing their best for the environment. It identifies sustainable products and services, from high-street retailers to small independent businesses, and presents them in a one-stop shop to customers. Ice points can be spent in various outlets from everyday essentials to travel and gifts. To find out more, visit www.myice.com

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Qualified naturopath Karen Santamouris answers: “Menopause is a big life change and can affect us all in different ways; from mood swings and hot flushes to decreased libido and vaginal dryness to name a few symptoms. This is due to

the changes in our hormones. There are several ways we can address these changes. One way is through the use of herbal remedies which can help to balance our hormones through hormone regulation, and help support liver function.

One such herbal remedy is sage, which can be taken in a herbal mix or drunk as a tea. Taking essential fatty acids, both fish and evening primrose oil, can help keep our skin and mucous membranes hydrated. However, one thing that I find particularly helpful is the Australian Bush Flower Woman oral spray as it helps with the emotional and physical symptoms of menopause. It has the vibrational flower essence from the mulla mulla flower, which can help reduce the severity of heat associated with a hot flush. At the start of a hot flush you take two squirts of the spray under your tongue; if in a minute it hasn’t started to diminish in severity you can take two more squirts. I get fantastic feedback from everyone who uses them.”

n Karen Santamouris ND works for Planet Health International, the distributors of the Australian Bush Flower Essences. Visit www.planethealth.com.au

You can also write in with your queries: Your Healthy Living Q&A, Unit 2, Three Hills Farm, Ashdon Road, Bartlow, Cambridgeshire, CB21 4EN.See www.yourhealthyliving.co.uk for terms & conditions. We reserve the right to edit or shorten questions, and regret YHL and our experts cannot reply individually to your health and beauty questions.

You asked: “I’m going through the menopause and suffering from hot flushes. Is there anything I can do to

help this problem?”

Pat Hume, Pravera’s customer advisor, answers: “Tinted moisturisers contain moisturising ingredients alongside colour pigments to hydrate, whilst at the same time giving your

face a gorgeous, natural-looking colour. Tinted moisturisers tend to be of a lighter formula, making them easier to apply and hydrating all skin types. They also provide extra nourishment for dry skin and help to even out your skin tone but don’t result in that over-made-up-look. They are perfect for young girls to wear, which gives just a hint of colour to their complexion.

Foundations provide a heavier coverage, disguise redness and hide pigmentation, giving your face a smooth, even, flawless look, providing a blank canvas to apply other

colourful cosmetics. Foundations are perfect for special occasions when you want your face to look its best. Choose a foundation that is closest to your skin colour and, using a sponge, apply the foundation all over your skin, blending at the neck line. Check out the lavera natural cosmetics range of foundations and tinted moisturisers at www.pravera.co.uk”

n Pravera Ltd distribute lavera, Primavera, Alma Win, Monte Bianco, Sodasan, Florascent, Terre d’Oc and Organyc. Visit www.pravera.co.uk

You asked: “I would like to try a tinted moisturiser as I’m not keen on wearing heavy make-up.

What is the difference between this and foundation?”

Sarah Watson, director of Natural by Nature Oils, answers: “Getting a good night’s sleep is vital to our state of mind and general health. Nearly two thirds of people in the UK have problems regularly getting

a good night’s sleep and about one in three may suffer from chronic insomnia. One of the most important factors in getting a good night’s sleep is to get the brain into a calm state before bedtime. Essential oils can really help to create the right mood and aid restful sleep.

Lavender is probably the most commonly used oil for relaxing and calming.

Jasmine has also been linked to aiding sleep due to its sedative properties.

Ylang Ylang is comforting and warming.

Bergamot is relaxing whilst also being uplifting, so can help to clear and calm the mind.

Try using a few drops of the above mentioned oils in a warm bath before bedtime or use them in an oil burner to fragrance the room. Alternatively they can be blended into a carrier oil and used for a relaxing massage.

n Sarah Watson is the director of Natural by Nature Oils. Visit www.naturalbynature.co.uk or call their advice line on 01582 840848.

You asked: “I have recently been struggling to get to sleep. I wondered whether aromatherapy and

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IncreasIng scIentIfIc, medical and commercial interest in the bacterial populations of the human gut has led to awareness that the ecosystem living inside us plays a major role in health and disease. Common digestive complaints, including bloating, griping, wind, constipation, diarrhoea and Irritable Bowel Syndrome can be tell-tale signs that harmful bugs are ruling the roost, but symptoms may even spread to allergies, poor immunity and complications which may persist for years, unless the bad guys are controlled.

Gastrointestinal-diseases are often very distressing and impact on quality of life. Many problems start with simple disturbances of the hundreds of species of bacteria which inhabit the gut, some of which are beneficial, and others which can be harmful if they predominate. Importantly, it is the relative balance of ‘beneficial-microbes’, which harmoniously

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Understanding candida

support wellbeing and ‘pathogenic’ microbes which predispose infections and undesirable symptoms.

Stress, food or water contamination, medication (antibiotics/laxatives), food intolerances, vomiting and diarrhoea and travelling can introduce opportunities for pathogenic strains to colonise the gut as they overgrow. Consuming foods and supplements containing ‘friendly-bacteria’, or probiotics can tip the balance back into favourable conditions, by excluding the ‘bad guys’ as they compete for space and food inside the gut. Probiotics restore harmony by controlling the overgrowth of harmful species, rather like removing unruly squatters from a home by bringing back an orderly family.

Dose, efficacy and duration of probiotics is vital to restore healthy gut flora. The number of ‘live’ colony-forming-units (CFU) should provide several billion bacteria per dose. The product should resist the acidity of the stomach to remain effective in the lower intestine, where most colonies

candIda albIcans is a yeast that exists in all of us which is normally controlled by our immune system and by other bacterial flora present in our body. It usually resides in the digestive tract and is observed in females in the vagina, or in any sufferer on the skin (athlete’s foot or dandruff, for example, are generally signs of fungal or yeast infections).

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reside. Importantly, the probiotics should be administered regularly and for long enough to ensure all pathogens have been successfully eliminated. This may take several months.

Other ways to support gut health include inoculating the digestive system by eating fermented foods such as yoghurts daily, which contain live, friendly bacteria. Avoid commercial probiotic drinks containing sugar, which feeds undesirable species like candida. A probiotic supplement is especially valuable after a course of antibiotics, to replenish friendly bacteria which have been decimated, or taken when abroad to reduce the severity and duration of diarrhoea and vomiting as foreign bugs invade and cause imbalances. Digestive teas including peppermint, fennel, ajwain and ginger may ease discomfort. Avoid processed foods and choose natural foods to add bulk and exercise to keep bowel movements regular.

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Candida serves no useful purpose in the body (unlike other bacterial flora such as lactobacillus acidophilus) and can, therefore, be viewed as a parasite. In many people this yeast causes no harm and lives within them peacefully. The problem starts when Candida gets out of control.

The key causes for Candida overgrowth include a weakened immune system; over-consumption of processed carbohydrates; medication such as steroids, antibiotics, birth control pills and hormones; diabetes and nutritional deficiency.

A wide variety of symptoms – physical and psychological – can indicate an overgrowth of Candida. Candida contributes to food cravings by demanding that you feed it – it loves processed carbohydrates, yeast and sugar in particular. Candida can be treated with a three-step approach: starve it by following a specific anti-Candida diet, attack the overgrowth

with supplements and treat the causes so that it doesn’t come back.

Scientists have shown that garlic added to colonies of bacteria have ceased the functioning of that bacteria in minutes. Hence garlic is a well-known and well-documented antibacterial agent. Garlic has also been shown to be active against yeast and fungi.

Research has shown that where a biotin deficiency exists, Candida changes more rapidly from its relatively harmless yeast form to its more dangerous multiplying form. Hence biotin has been shown to be a most useful vitamin in controlling Candida overgrowth.

Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the major ‘friendly’ bacteria in our digestive systems and it can, therefore, be used to redress the balance of the gut flora and to fight off the Candida.

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Containing 7 strains of probiotic bacteria that can be found naturally in the digestive system, and are proven to survive the high acidity of the stomach.

Ask your healthcare professional or health store advisor for more information, or buy online at Bio-Kult.com



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Maintaining good gut flora

WIthoUt oUr IncredIble gut flora our digestion, liver and immune system would not work in the way that they should. These beneficial bacteria help us to break down and digest our food and they provide energy for the liver to help it process all

Petronella ravenshear is a nutritional therapist who runs Chelsea

Nutrition, offering support for digestion and IBS, allergies, skin problems and a range of other conditions. Many of her clients have experienced benefits from drinking Symprove

kinds of things, from the fats in our diet to the occasional glass of wine. They also protect our immune system. And they help us go to the loo, by adding bulk to the stool and by helping the rhythmical action of the gut.

A healthy human gut contains 3-5lbs of flora and these friendly bacteria form the bulk of our stool. The number one enemy of our good gut flora is antibiotics. Antibiotics are indiscriminate and they wipe out the good bacteria along with the bad. The good bacteria, like us, don’t do well with emotional stress. They don’t like late nights, or too much alcohol or sugar, and they don’t like loud music either! If your doctor prescribes antibiotics, do also take a high strength liquid probiotic at least two hours before or after the medicine.

The most common problems associated with imbalanced flora are gastrointestinal symptoms such as candida, IBS, diarrhoea or constipation. But imbalanced flora can also

affect the respiratory system with problems such as hayfever, sinusitis and asthma as well as lowered immune function.

Taking a high strength probiotic supplement will help to ensure that you have a healthy balance of gut flora. Look for a liquid and live probiotic, which goes to work straight away. And think about feeding your good flora with the right kind of fibre such as green vegetables and artichokes.

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You’llLove GreAT BuyS AT your HeAlTH STore Do try! Udo’s Choice Super 8

Hi-Count MicrobioticsWhy so good? When bad bacteria outweighs the friendly bacteria in our gut, problems can arise such as gas and bloating. udo’s Choice Super 8 Hi-Count Microbiotics can help by providing 30 billion active bacteria (at time of manufacturer) in every one-a-day capsule. That’s three times more than that found in a typical microbiotic yoghurt drink!

Anything else? They have been formulated using eight strains of bacteria, which compares with just one to three strains in a typical microbiotic yoghurt drink

Available from? Health food stores and online. Visit www.udoschoice.co.uk

Showing signs of an unbalanced gut? Drink Symprove – a potent multi-strain formula of beneficial bacteria

Why choose Symprove? Naturally occurring, these good bacteria restore the balance of microflora in the gut

Tell me more! Delivers 10 billion live colony forming units (CFus) per shot which quickly reach targeted areas of the gut and colonise

Where can I buy? Find an independent health store at www.symprove-where-to-buy.com or direct at www.symprove.com. For trade enquiries call 01252 411789

Want a perfect travel companion? Try 100% chemical free oil of wild oregano, the holiday essential

How so? oreganol-P73 wild oregano oil has powerful antiseptic properties, great for insect bites, sunburn, skin lesions, abrasions, cuts, spots and rashes

Tell me more! Also comes in capsules, handy for travellers, to help minimise the dangers of contaminated food and water on holiday

How much? £16 for handy travel size 8ml drops or £25 for 60 gelcaps

From: Independent health stores. Visit www.oliveleaf.co.uk or call 01664 485001 for free info pack

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What’s this? renew life Ultimate Flora Critical Care 50 Billion Why so good? The high culture count (over 50 billion per serving) and the 10 strains of probiotic cultures in this product help the body to maintain a healthy balance of intestinal flora

Tell me more! each capsule contains 30 billion bifidobacterium cultures for the large intestine and 20 billion Lactobacillus and lactococcus cultures, accurately representing the natural ratio of beneficial bacteria found in a healthy colon

Available from? Independent health food stores and leading pharmacies nationwide. Visit www.kinetic4health.co.uk

Plagued by stomach upsets? Try Natures aid Digesteeze Why so good? The product is proven to relieve the symptoms associated with occasional over-indulgence, indigestion and an upset stomach. Digesteeze contains milk thistle standardized fruit extract. This flowering herb, native to the Mediterranean region, has been used for thousands of years as a remedy for a variety of ailments, and historically was thought to have protective effects on the liver and improve its function. Today, its primary relevance is in maintaining a healthy gastro-intestinal tract

Available from? Independent health food stores and pharmacies. Visit www.naturesaid.co.uk

Feeling bloated? Try Solaray Bloat-XTell me more! Fight back with a proprietary blend of soothing, restorative and cleansing herbs, plus an advanced and balanced blend of digestive enzymes that will help break down carbohydrates, proteins, fibres and lactose. The product also contains a two strain probiotic blend of beneficial bacteria which helps provide nutritive support for a healthy digestive tract

Available from? All revital shops or online at www.revital.co.uk or www.solarayuk.co.uk



For the salad

2 stale pitta breads

20 radishes, quartered

2 large tomatoes, chopped

½ cucumber, peeled and chopped

2 shallots, thinly sliced

150g feta cheese, crumbled

2tsp sumac or Zatar seasoning

For the dressing

1 small clove garlic, crushed

15 mint leaves, chopped

Juice and zest of a lemon

4 tbsp olive oil

small bunch flat leaf parsley, chopped

salt and pepper

Serves: 4

1 Mix all the dressing ingredients with some salt and pepper in a small bowl.

2 Toast the pitta and tear into bite-sized pieces. Tip all the salad ingredients, apart from the sumac, into a large bowl. Pour over the dressing and toss well so all the salad is coated in dressing.

3 Transfer into a serving bowl or platter and sprinkle over the sumac.

Recipe courtesy of www.loveradish.co.uk

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Lebanese Radish fattoush salad

Try these tasty suggestions for treats to pack in your picnic hamper

Picnic time!

This deliciously simple salad is full of flavour and offers an alternative to picnic sandwiches

1½ cups organic, wholegrain flour

½ cup raw honey

1½ cups mashed or puréed pumpkin

½ cup Bragg organic extra Virgin olive oil

1 tsp baking powder

1 tsp spiceberry or allspice

½ cup pecans or walnuts, chopped

½ cup dried cranberries

egg replacer equal to 2 eggs

Serves: 8

Pumpkin Bread 1 Preheat the oven to 350°F. Combine the flour, puréed pumpkin, honey, olive oil, egg replacer, baking powder and allspice in a bowl. Stir just until combined.

2 Stir in the nuts and cranberries.

3 Pour the batter into an oiled 6x9-inch bread pan. Bake for one hour or until done in the centre.

4 Remove the loaf from the pan and allow to cool on a baking rack.

Bragg Products are distributed in the UK by Omnivita. Visit www.omninatural.co.uk

This yummy sweet bread will fit nicely in your picnic hamper!

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Having a picnic? Make sure you take some Doves Farm Figgy FlapjacksWhy so good? these new organic, Fairtrade flapjacks are sensibly-sized and packed with healthy, energy-sustaining wholegrain oats and absolutely no dodgy additives! soft and tasty with whole pieces of luscious fig, they are hand made in Wiltshire and are available individually or in great value five-packs. Perfect for picnics and lunch-boxes

How much? 45p for a 40g bar or £1.75 for 5x40g

Available from? all good independent health food and whole food stores

Naturally savoury! savour the moment with the new Savoury 9bar Anglesey Sea Salt, one of four great-tasting varieties from the brand new 9bar savoury range

Tell me more! Combining perfectly the ocean fresh flavour of anglesey sea salt and the delicious array of sunflower, pumpkin and hemp seeds this really is the perfect vegan-friendly, guilt-free snack for you

How much? all varieties are available as 30g singles, rrP 65p



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Feeling thirsty? try Biona Organic Coconut Water Tell me more! Biona Coconut Water is one of the purest, most nutritious drinks available, containing maximum goodness from a single organic ingredient. extracted from tender, organic coconuts, the juice is naturally sweet, high in vitamin C and is naturally fat-free. a great rehydrating and refreshing drink for any occasion, suitable for active types and those who just wish to remain naturally hydrated throughout the day. Coconut water is a natural isotonic with high electrolyte content

Available from? all good independent health food shops nationwide, Wholefoods Market or online from www.ocado.com

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Weather forecaster and TV presenter Clare Nasir talks to Liz Parry about healthy living, meditation and mindfulness, plus how she overcame fibroids and fertility problems to have her ‘miracle’ daughter

You have faced a number of health challenges in the past, including fibroids and fertility problems. How did you cope with these issues?

Clare: I had fibroids for six years and had to have so many operations that my surgeon

said my womb was like a battlefield. I was told the chances of me getting pregnant were very slim. I underwent IVF and I also turned to acupuncture to complement the process – it was a bit like giving my body an MOT. I also took steps to reduce the stress my body had been under. My acupuncturist, Bernard Nolan, has had great success in treating fertility problems and I used to see him two or three times a week. Amazingly, against all the odds, I got pregnant and had my ‘miracle baby’ Sienna. Having her is the best thing I’ve ever done in my life. Everything else fades into insignificance when I think of my daughter.

Q Have you tried any other therapies?

Clare: I meditate a lot and have learnt some really good visualisation techniques to enable me to have a good mental, emotional and spiritual attitude towards my body. I really do believe that the mind and body are linked and that you can’t heal or help one without the

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other. I meditate every day now and it’s a part of my daily life. I followed a course in mindfulness meditation which I find really helpful. It teaches you to meditate while you’re going about your daily routine and gives you a sense that you’re standing on this earth rather than being away with the fairies, or living in the future rather than in the present. The more I do it the more grounded I feel. When you are sick and things aren’t going well for you it’s important to remember that you are more than just your body. The mind has a powerful influence and you can do a lot to help yourself.

Q It’s been well documented in the media that you lost three stone in

weight after being photographed in an unflattering bikini. Can you give us an idea of how you went about losing the weight and keeping it off?

Clare: It was a couple of years ago now and I was always being criticised for my weight in the press. By the time my daughter was eight months old I’d lost a stone but when that awful picture came out it was a real turning point for me and I decided to go for it. In order to produce my workout DVD (Clare Nasir’s Boot Camp) I was helped by a trainer and nutritionist but, to be honest, no matter how much help you have, it’s up to you and it’s a really hard process. You have


to work at it every day, exercising and dieting, but the results are amazing and you feel so good afterwards. It certainly wasn’t a walk in the park though!

Q What sort of exercise did you do as part of your weight loss regime?

Clare: I did a lot of boxing. What I loved about it was that you don’t have to train for hours to get good results. Boxers, when they’re training for a fight, use up to 8,000 calories in a day purely through exercise. It’s called high intensity interval training where you do short, sharp bursts of intense exercise followed by less intense moves to enable your heart rate to come down a bit before repeating the process. For someone like me who has a very busy lifestyle it’s a great way of zapping the fat without having to put in a huge amount of time.

Q How did you manage to fit your workouts around work and looking

after your daughter?

Clare: I would exercise around three or four times a week for an hour and a half. I’d do that in my lunch hour or before work and at the weekends. I’d spread it out. The hardest thing was changing my bad eating habits. I used to love curries. I think when you have a young child you end up just grabbing something quick and picking at things rather than taking time over what to eat.

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The Bach Emotional Eating Kit contains a set of three flower essences from the system of 38 to give a helping hand with diet and healthy living regimes. The remedies have been specially chosen to help with emotional or comfort eating. To find out more, visit www.bachremedies.co.uk

Q how have you changed your eating habits?

Clare: I eat a lot more consciously now than I ever did. I used to eat in a mindless way. I read up on nutrition and I had some great advice from a nutritionist called Martin Macdonald. We came up with a tailored eating plan for me that incorporated all the nutrients I needed and which enabled me to eat in a balanced and healthy way. I’ve also found that the Bach emotional eating Kit has given me a little bit of a crutch to help me stick to my resolve. It’s a set of flower essences which specifically help with the emotions linked to comfort eating. I still have days where I just want some fish and chips or a curry, but it’s your mind working rather than your body needing these foods. It’s hard to break free from old habits and these remedies are fantastic for helping with that as they work on a subconscious level to give you extra support.

Q are you working on any other projects?

Clare: Both myself and my husband (BBC Radio 6 Music dJ Chris Hawkins) now work for the BBC. I’m working on a science documentary series called Fierce Earth which is about bringing excitement and passion to the natural world so I’ve been filming around the world with that. I’m also in the process of writing a novel which is currently with a literary agent. It’s the story of a girl’s journey through america and finding peace, contentment and happiness. I’m also working as an ambassador for the Healthy air campaign, which involves lobbying the government to address the high levels of air pollution in the UK. every year 29,000 people die prematurely in this country because of the air they breathe and we also have some of the highest frequency of child asthma symptoms worldwide. It’s just staggering. We will keep campaigning until the government takes notice and takes action.

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When you are sick and things aren’t going well for you it’s important to remember that you are more than just your body. The mind has a powerful influence and you can do a lot to help yourself

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If you found our expert feature on gut health interesting (page 36) then you might want to check out Bio-Kult Candéa. This is a scientifically developed formula containing seven live bacterial strains with the addition of garlic and grapefruit seed extract. The seven strains of live bacteria can be found naturally in the digestive system and are proven to survive the high acidity of the stomach. Well worth investigating if you suffer with candida or just want to support the health of your gut.

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Reader offer A brand new national vegetarian, vegan and meat reducer food show is launching in 2013! Taking place on 7 and 9 June at London’s Olympia, V Delicious will be a fabulous gastronomic and culinary entertainment day out featuring exhibitions from the best retailers, restaurants, artisan producers and big brands. V Delicious will also be co-locating with the Allergy & Free From Show, where visitors will find 200 stands, cooking demonstrations, seminars and professional advice and guidance. Your Healthy Living readers can take advantage of free tickets which will enable entry to both shows – simply visit www.v-delicious.co.uk/go/yourhealthyliving to get yours.

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There’s something for the whole family to enjoy at the 10th annual VegfestUK Bristol, which takes place from 24 to 26 May. This three-day celebration of the plant-based lifestyle combines cookery demos, exhibitions and stalls, kids’ activities, comedy performances and top live music. During the day visitors can sample a feast of veggie cuisine from across the globe and attend talks on how to live a healthier and more ethical lifestyle. At night there’s the chance to enjoy live performances from the likes of the original Happy Mondays, 808 State and The Farm! Tickets are available from www.bristol.vegfest.co.uk and from www.theticketsellers.co.uk.

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Tea time! You may have drunk pomegranate juice or used the seeds from this fruit in a salad, but have you tried pomegranate tea? This delicious drink contains high levels of antioxidants which help to protect the heart and reduce LDL or bad cholesterol. Pomegranates are also rich in vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamine, niacin and vitamin C, which help to boost the immune system. So next time you fancy a cuppa, why not swap your usual caffeinated brew for a pomegranate tea!

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