Health and Fitness
Natural Supplement Targets Depression & Anxiety
A clinical trial has shown that an herbal supplement comprising 450mg St John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum) and 350mg Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata) per daily dose can ease mild to moderate depression.
19 Minutes Is Never Enough
What are you doing for lunch today? According to a recent report most people are only taking a 19 minute break, yet research shows that a proper lunchtime pause improves afternoon performance.
Is Your Place Of Work Bad For Your Health?
With 95% of people admitting they struggle into work when ill, it is easy to see why 51% of people consider their workplace an unhealthy environment.
Sugar Free Treats
Rococo Chocolates has launched some tempting Super Slim Sugar Free Chocolates and Sweeties. So you can treat yourself to a little something without feeling too guilty. And if you are already planning on getting into the bikini in time for summer, these delicious morsels will not pile on the pounds.
Madonna’s Favourite Yoga Teacher On DVD
Duncan Wong is the new yogi to the stars. The creator of Yogic Arts, a synthesis of Ashtanga Yoga, the ancient systems of Korean Buddhist Gung Fu and Thai massage therapy, he is teacher of choice to Madonna, Sting and Demi Moore.
A Healthy New Treat For Fruit Lovers
This season Wall’s will launch new Solero Smoothies in two fruity flavours - Strawberry & Banana and Blackberry & Banana, as well as improving the favourite Solero Exotic which is now even better for you.
Healthy Pancake Day!
Don’t let your New Years diet slip just because it’s Pancake Day - enjoy pancakes the healthy way with Columbus Omega 3 enriched Eggs.
First Response Launches Free Midwife Helpline
Whether you’re thinking about pregnancy, actively trying, or just need some professional advice, as of today you can now email your questions to a team of fully trained midwives free, thanks to First Response. Available online at firstresponsefertility.com this new Midwife Helpline gives people the chance to email a midwife direct, as often as they like.
A Totally Natural Start To Your Day
Yes it’s true, the only 100 per cent totally natural instant fruit porridge is now available from family owned Jordans Cereals. Unlike other instant porridges, Jordans Real Fruit Porridge contains nothing but oats and dried fruit pieces.
Downsize Me: Series 2
Coming new and exclusive to LIVINGtv2 is the second series of the hit New Zealand health and fitness show. The show’s presenters, health expert Damian Kristof and personal trainer Lee-Anne Wann, aim to transform the unhealthy lifestyles of overweight New Zealanders by challenging them to fight the flab and get fit in just two months. Offering sensible advice and giving them an ultimate temptation test along the way, the duo really push their chubby charges to the max.
Keep The Valentine’s Feeling With Love Molecule
When you enjoy euphoria with your lover or when you’re extremely happy and excited, your brain produces an amino acid called phenylethylamine (PEA). Hence it is commonly known as ‘the love molecule’. If you’re loved up and happy enough to produce plenty of PEA then lucky you!
Davina: My Pre And Post Natal Workouts
Davina: My Pre and Post Natal Workouts is Davina McCall’s brand new fitness DVD aimed solely at expectant mums and those who have just given birth. With the help of her personal trainer, Jackie Wren, they have put together two safe, low-impact routines, which feature elements of toning, stretching, pilates and relaxation for women of all ages at any stage of pregnancy including a specially devised routine to do 6 weeks post birth which focuses on getting your pre-baby body back.
Yummy mummy Kirstie Allsopp supports Britain’s Biggest Breakfast 2007
Yummy mummy Kirstie Allsopp is supporting Cancer Research UK’s Britain’s Biggest Breakfast 2007 campaign, which is taking place throughout March, to help encourage healthy eating at breakfast and raise vital funds for research into cancer.
Kirstie Allsopp Supports Britain’s Biggest Breakfast
Yummy mummy Kirstie Allsopp is supporting Cancer Research UK’s Britain’s Biggest Breakfast 2007 campaign, which is taking place throughout March, to help encourage healthy eating at breakfast and raise vital funds for research into cancer.
Look After Your Bones
Protecting your bones isn’t just about checking your calcium levels. There are many other factors that put you at risk of osteoporosis, including your vitamin D intake and exercise pattern. What is most important is that your overall lifestyle is a bone-friendly one.