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Your 40s 50s and 60s: control common problems the natural way

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:20:17 +0000

As we age we all become more vulnerable to certain health conditions, but there are plenty of natural ways to prevent them so you can live your life to the full. Whatever your age, the following natural well being plan will help you control some of the most common age-related problems.

Your 40s

Sleep problems

Sleeplessness is more likely to occur in your 40s when the hormonal changes of the menopause approach and this can increase your risk of stress, anxiety and fatigue. Along with a healthy diet and regular exercise studies have shown that a quality night’s sleep is essential for…

In the News: Low carbohydrate diets can starve the brain

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:20:10 +0000

Cutting out carbohydrates from your diet in an attempt to lose weight can lead to memory loss, according to a study published this month in the medical journal Appetite.

The study by scientists from Tufts University in Boston, America – which clearly demonstrates that the food you eat can have an impact on mental performance – found that dieters who avoided carbohydrates do worse in mental tests than those who are allowed some pasta, bread and potatoes.

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Quick tip: 20%

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 02:30:08 +0000

Is how much 20 minutes of housework a week can cut your risk of a low mood by researchers at University College London who studied 20,000 men and women. Time to get the duster gloves on!

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Natural ways to ease menopause related clumsiness and forgetfulness

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:40:49 +0000

Studies suggest that fluctuating hormone levels during the menopause can cause lack of coordination, poor concentration and clumsiness so you may feel more accident prone and forgetful. For example, you may need to read a page over and over again to get the sense of it or you may find yourself daydreaming when you need to be concentrating. The following natural therapies should help but bear in mind that the menopause isn’t always to blame. Difficulty concentrating and becoming absent-minded may also be related to poor diet, lack of exercise, fluid retention, lack of sleep and stress.

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Beat the pounding: Avoiding foods that trigger headaches

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:20:00 +0000

Stress, hormone changes, physical exertion, certain medications and intense sensory stimuli can all trigger headaches or migraines but food can also act as a major trigger for many people.

The following foods are among the most common offenders. If you are prone to headaches or migraines and discover that one of the foods listed here is a trigger, then you know that you need to avoid that particular food if you want to minimise migraine frequency. Unfortunately symptoms often don’t hit you immediately after eating these foods, so you need to keep a diary for several weeks to notice a pattern. The time lag is due to the fact that the problem arises when the food reaches the liver, and should be broken down by enzymes.

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How to think yourself slim

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 03:00:19 +0000

Are your thoughts making you fat? Here’s how changing your mindset can help you lose weight.

Motivation to lose weight is often high in springtime when buds start to appear, reminding us that bathing suit season is not far behind. Although there is no escaping the need to exercise regularly and eat healthily to lose weight, experts say that having the right attitude can help you lose weight and stay slim.

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Mugs of tea may help avoid Parkinson’s

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:40:29 +0000

People who drink several large mugs of tea a day may more than halve their risk of developing Parkinson’s disease according to new studies from the National University in Singapore and Jiwaji University in India which looked at he tea drinking habits of thousands of people and compared drinking levels of those who went on to develop Parkinson’s and those who did not. Researchers say extracts in black tea may slow down the disease progression as well as delaying the start of the degenerative process.

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Simple Ways to Better Health: Learn to meditate

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 02:00:05 +0000

For centuries people have used the ancient discipline of meditation to help bring calm and wisdom and in the past 30 years there has been an increase in people taking up meditation for its health benefits.

Numerous studies have found that people who medicate regularly see their doctors less and spend fewer days in hospital. One study by the Department of Complementary Medicine at the University of Exeter found that people with asthma that were taught to meditate showed distinct improvement after four months.

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In the News: A diet rich in fish, seeds and nuts can cut blood pressure risk

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 04:40:32 +0000

A large percentage of people have a subtle rise in blood pressure as they age and by middle age many of them have high blood pressure. New research has suggested that a diet rich in fish, nuts and seeds – in other words rich in omega 3 essential fatty acids – could help to lower a person’s blood pressure.

The study, reported recently in the American Heart Association Journal Circulation, looked at diet and its relation to blood pressure in 4,680 men and women aged 40 to 60 and living in Europe, China, Japan and the United States. Researchers adjusted for variables known to influence blood pressure, for example age, gender, salt intake and exercise. The people with diets rich in omega 3 fatty acids have slightly lower blood pressure than those who ate foods with less omega 3.

To lower your blood pressure risk you need to eat less

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In the News: Omega oils keep your brain healthy

Marilyn — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 08:00:57 +0000

According to a new study from the National Institute for Health and Medical research in France a diet which is rich in omega-3 oils, fruit and vegetables as well as fish may reduce the risk of dementia in elderly people. But a diet too high in omega 6 fats could double the risk.

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