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Danger of sunbeds revealed
A new poll has revealed that more than three quarters of dermatologists believe sunbeds should be banned in the UK. In the study from the British Skin Foundation, 77 per cent of dermatologists agree that sunbeds should be banned altogether in the UK, while 91 per cent agree that tanning salons contribute significantly to the rates of skin cancer in the UK and the age at which people are legally allowed to use sunbeds should be increased from 18 to 21. British Skin Foundation spokesperson,...
Top tips for dealing with the menopause
Every woman is different and their experience of the menopause varies but for many, it can be a difficult transition. And that is where Tristan Lee, The Gorgeousness Coach, can help as he offers his tips to sail through the menopause, while feeling marvellous and continuing to look gorgeous. Inside: A woman's body has different nutritional needs over its lifetime and what a woman needs during the menopause will differ from her teenage years, pregnancy or even old age. During the menopause,...
Sorting food fact from food fiction
We hear so much these days about what we should and shouldn't eat, what the latest wonder food is, and how or when we should be eating, that it can be hard to know what is right. And that's why leading Nutritionist, Lily Soutter, has sorted fact from fiction around some of the common food myths. Myth 1 - Don't eat egg yolks: "Egg yolks are high in cholesterol, which is why there is a common misconception that they raise blood cholesterol. However, research has shown that a modest intake of...
Love the skin you’re in
Camilla Knowles, skin positivity champion, health coach and author of the book, The Beauty of Eczema, has shared her top tips to looking after your skin this summer, and whenever travelling long distances, to make sure your skin and body remain in the best possible health. Hydrate Humidity and moisture levels are significantly reduced while on a plane so to keep your body in its natural state, it's important to drink water every hour, protecting skin from drying out. Sometimes adding extra...
The most common energy myths debunked
The idea of working out at the end of a long day, or when you are feeling fatigued and stressed, can often be the reason you don't do anything - and you aren't alone. So common is lack of energy that experts at natural health brand, BetterYou, have debunked some of the most common energy myths. New Product Development Executive, Keeley Berry, pinpointed how you can up your energy to get the most from an active lifestyle. Myth one: Caffeine is king Caffeine is a popular choice for a quick...
Supercharge your summer
The warmer weather might be on the way but summer can still bring with it dwindling energy levels. To help keep you feeling energised, international sprinter, Sam Millers, discusses healthy ways to sustain your energy levels. He suggested: Sleep - a good night's sleep lays the foundations for an energy-filled day. Seven to nine hours of sleep per night is recommended for adults and I'd suggest sticking to a sleep schedule to help your body establish a sleep/wake cycle. The soothing fragrance...
Plan the perfect vegan picnic
With summer upon us, there is no better time to enjoy the great outdoors. So, why not plan some alfresco eating with friends and family, opting for the healthiest plant-based foods, with the help of The Fry Family Food Company. The vegan food brand has pulled together a list of essentials for the perfect vegan picnic, from meat free sausage rolls, to recycled cotton picnic blankets and biodegradable cutlery. Pack the essentials: A blanket, basket, crockery and cutlery are staple ingredients...
How you can travel more sustainably
Tourism, unfortunately, has an impact on the health of the planet, whether you're jetting off on a plane somewhere, or heading off in the car. And while there isn't a great amount we can do about the impact of travel, there are plenty of steps you can take to lessen the impact your holiday has on the planet - and Nicky Kelvin, Director of Content at The Points Guy UK, has a few ideas to get you started on how to travel more consciously. Offsetting: To achieve a net neutral carbon impact of...
The exercise trends set to take over the summer
Group cardio sessions are among the top trends among UK fitness enthusiasts. Some 4.86m Brits are taking part in group classes every week, an increase of one million participants since 2016, and according to Total Fitness, this is a trend which will continue, as the leading health club has seen a 17 per cent increase in fitness class bookings for the year to date, compared to the same period in 2017. The chain's Ian Twitchen shared his expert insights on the exercise trends that are set to...
Nail summer beauty with this Vegan nail polish
If you're looking for vegan alternatives to your everyday cosmetic products, why not give Cienna Rose a try? The vegan-friendly nail polish brand has a host of summer colours perfect for every taste, including Miss, Behave, a striking azure blue, Pump Up The Volume, a pretty minty green packed with multicoloured confetti, and Sunkissed, the perfect summery coral with a subtle pinky gold micro shimmer. Cienna Rose Nail Lacquers, named after the founder's daughter and her love of nature and...
Top tips on your summer training from an Olympian
Strength training needn't be daunting or require lots of expensive equipment, especially with summer on the way. Rowan Cheshire, double Olympian freestyle skier and fitness trainer, is on a mission to motivate and inspire men and women to become a stronger, better version of themselves both mentally and physically, through a love of fitness. Here she offers her top tips on getting the most from your summer training: Go weight-free: A lot of HIIT workouts can be done without a gym and...
Stress burnout hitting two thirds of women
New research has revealed that 28 per cent of women in the UK have experienced total burnout due to stress, and two thirds struggle to balance the pressures of modern life. That is according to the poll from Bellabeat, the industry's first fashionable wellness brand, which surveyed 2,000 British women to examine how they are dealing with the stress of modern lifestyles and what they are doing to improve their own physical, spiritual and mental wellbeing. The survey, called The Current State of...
The importance of a healthy heart
The month of May marks National Stroke Awareness Month, encouraging people to look towards their health to take steps to reduce the risk of stroke occurring. Good heart health is a hugely important factor to ensure that the risk of stroke remains low. A major factor in heart health is Vitamin K2 deficiency, with 97% of the Western world deficient in the vitamin. A regular intake of this vital vitamin can help to redistribute calcium throughout the body, essentially unblocking the arteries and...
The impact of your beauty regime
We have never been more spilt for choice when it comes to the beauty products we put on our skin, but how much thought have you given to the effect these could be having on your health? Harley Street resident, Kim Pearson, has highlighted three ways that your beauty habits might be having a harmful impact on your overall health, and how to counteract the effects. • Chemical nasties: Unlike the food industry, regulations around what goes into cosmetics are not as strict. Many products we apply...
Make May a vegetarian celebration
With May marking National Vegetarian Week, the experts have come up with 50 ideas on how you and the family can enjoy a plant-based lifestyle. Run by the Vegetarian Society from May 13-19, the event is the perfect time to celebrate plant-based living with its ‘50 veggie things’. You can pick and mix from 50 brilliant family-friendly ideas by visiting www.nationalvegetarianweek.org, with some of the ideas including: Try jackfruit: Jackfruit is so versatile – it’s great in burgers, amazing...
Your Menopause Matters – We Need You
Natural Lifestyle has teamed up with herbal leaders, A.Vogel, to put its Menopause Support tablets to the test and we are asking you, our readers, to take part. We are looking for peri-menopausal or menopausal women who would be willing to take note of their symptoms and general thoughts and feelings for a period of 30 days trialing A.Vogel Menopause Support tablets.
Join the Biggest Squeeze this Valentine’s Day with Natracare
Incontinence has been revealed as the biggest taboo for women An educational event takes place this week to help those experiencing incontinence after a new survey conducted by YouGov, on behalf of Natracare revealed that many people feel too embarrassed to discuss incontinence with a health care professional, with only 11 per cent of women having spoken about urinary incontinence with a friend, and six per cent with a nurse. The survey also revealed a lack of knowledge around pelvic floor...
Love is in the skincare
With February being the month of love, why not indulge in some natural and organic luxury with the help of Green People? Whether looking for a gift for your loved one or yourself, you could try the Green Regime Beauty Box, made up of 12 nutrient-rich plant-based skincare and make-up treats. Featuring favourites including Damask Rose Facial Oil, Fruitful Nights Night Cream and Volumising Mascara, inside the eco-friendly, recyclable packaging, you’ll find each product enclosed in a box,...
Motivation matters with The Happiness Personal Trainer
As we kick off a new year, there’s never been a better time to rediscover your motivation for health and wellbeing. And Mollie Millington, better known as The Happiness Personal Trainer, is on hand to help, having penned 52 Weekend Challenges: Cultivating Health & Happiness. Mollie has packed some of her most powerful and accessible holistic health and happiness ideas into this new book, encouraging readers to try something new each week. Ranging from trying a new food or recipe to...
Natural Lifestyle Product Award winners revealed
Thousands of votes have been cast and counted, and we can now reveal the deserving winners of the Natural Lifestyle Product Awards. Whether it's a nutritional supplement that has made a big difference to your health, an organic skincare brand that has helped you reduce your chemical load, or a household product with a focus on the environment, you voted in your droves to tell us what you thought should scoop one of our annual Product Awards. And now that the votes have been counted, we are...
Tuning into nature
Celebrate nature with the whole family thanks to an initiative from Pukka Herbs. The organic tea company has teamed up with the Natural History Museum to deliver a digital biodiversity themed family festival, called Tune in to Nature, to inspire and educate all ages...
Environmentally conscious in the kitchen
Many of us are placing the focus on being more eco-friendly these days and this should extend to the kitchen. And now, MOB Kitchen is on a mission to help us make more environmentally conscious decisions when cooking with the launch of their new manifesto for change....
Steps to sleeping soundly
If you are dreaming of a good night’s sleep then a top psychotherapist’s words of advice may be just the thing you need. According to the latest research, more than half the UK population has struggled with sleep during lockdown, and so Mark Newey explains why and...
Tips on avoiding injury
With many people discovering new lockdown exercise regimes, and with gyms set to reopen, taking steps to prevent injury is more important than ever. And so Owen Hutchins, founder and fitness expert from MyVitalMetrics, and Gary Swift, from GolfSupport, has offered his...
Your fibre friends
With the recent World Microbiome Day, the focus has been turned on dietary fibre and why it’s beneficial to us and our health. According to the European Food Information Council, dietary fibre is not one specific compound, but a complex group of many compounds found...
Life after lockdown – a Nutritionist’s guide
Life has changed so much for so many of us, and although we are taking steps out of lockdown, returning to the lives we once knew will take time. In light of this, Suzie Sawyer, Clinical Nutritionist and expert advisor to the Health Food Manufacturers' Association...
Brits cut back on food wastage during lockdown, research finds
Covid-19 lockdown has seen our eating habits shift, with 30 per cent of Brits saying they have wasted less food. According to new research from HelloFresh, some 17.2m Brits claim that lockdown will change their eating habits forever, with one in five (19 per cent) of...
Turning anxieties into action
A new book has been penned to offer practical guidance on protecting mental health and turning anxieties into action. A Guide to Eco-Anxiety, psychoanalyst, Anouchka Grouse, provides practical advice and shows the healing powers of knowing our feelings are justified,...
The beauty of sleep
A good night’s sleep is described as getting your beauty sleep for good reason. According to Dr Catherine Hood, on behalf of Dragonfly CBD, sleep is essential to skin and beauty wellness, but why? And how can you get the best quality sleep possible? Why our beauty...
More peas please
We all know the importance of eating healthy, fresh food but did you know that UK veg production has fallen to its lowest level in 20 years? And it seems the Covid-19 pandemic has got us concerned at getting enough, with a new report from the Peas Please initiative...
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