Sheets and pillowcases ought to be washed once a week. It’s a good idea to do it on a specific day; that way it becomes part of your routine. A 60C cycle is best for cottons, particularly if you have an asthma-related condition (anything below this temperature probably won’t kill dust mites). Duvets should be washed once a year. A single size can usually go in the washing machine but anything bigger will have toContinue reading “Follow these rules for a great night’s sleep”
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Living with …… Osteopenia – are you sitting comfortably?
Posture is the position in which we hold our body upright against gravity while standing or sitting down. But if like me you sometimes stand or sit incorrectly the result is a headache or back pain! Ouch. Daily Lyprinol can help ease the discomfort, but we also need to retrain our bodies to sit and to stand correctly. Our bodies were designed to move with rhythm and ease but far too many of usContinue reading “Living with …… Osteopenia – are you sitting comfortably?”
We all need supplements by Dr. Sarah Schenker
Most high streets have at least one health-food shop stocked with shelves of supplements; supermarkets have at least one shelf and pharmacies usually a dedicated section meaning supplements are big business. But do we all need them? At first glance, the sheer range of supplements may suggest that we do – after all, there are supplements tailored for gender, age, life stage and health condition, for sports, or boasting specific ingredients ranging from echinacea toContinue reading “We all need supplements by Dr. Sarah Schenker”
To snack or not to snack…? by Dr. Sarah Schenker
When considering how to lose weight there are plenty of opinions on snacking, is it a good thing – increases metabolism, prevents hunger pangs, or a bad thing – reduces the calorie deficit and interferes with appetite. Both fasting and grazing can affect metabolism but there exists a lot of confusion on how and to what extent. How often have you heard someone moan about their ‘slow’ metabolism or come across diets that promise toContinue reading “To snack or not to snack…? by Dr. Sarah Schenker”
Boost your immune system: What you can do now by Dr. Sarah Schenker
A strong, well-functioning immune system is one of the key aspects of good health, fighting off disease and infections and allowing you to recover more quickly if you do become ill. There is no specific food or nutrient that has been clinically proven to “boost” the immune system all on its own, in fact a healthy immune system relies on a variety of foods that provide a natural abundance of vitamins, minerals and phytonutrients (compoundsContinue reading “Boost your immune system: What you can do now by Dr. Sarah Schenker”