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In the News: Home made hot juice helps beat colds

Marilyn — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 03:10:57 +0000

Traditional hot drinks for a cold really do help fight colds and flu, according to research by experts at Cardiff University’s Common Cold Centre and published in the journal Rhinology.

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Foods that fight the winter blues

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Jan 2009 02:20:13 +0000

If your mood is dark and your temper short – just like the days at this time of year – increasing your intake of the following foods may help boost your mood.

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Ask Marilyn: what can I do about worse PMS symptoms in the winter?

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 01:50:42 +0000

Q: My PMS always gets worse in the winter and I find it really hard to get up in the mornings. Why is this? What can I do about it?

A: Many women find that their symptoms of PMS get worse when the nights are longer and darker. This lack of warmth and light seems to make things worse because when you are exposed to plenty of bright light your body starts to produce serotonin which wakes you up and makes you feel more energetic and alert. Without enough serotonin you can end up feeling depressed and irritable, with food cravings and problems sleeping. Sounds a lot like PMS, doesn’t it?

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Portion control secrets for weight control

Marilyn — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 03:50:37 +0000

There’s so much talk nowadays about what you should and should not eat if you want to lose weight but rather less emphasis on the importance of eating sensible food portions.

Portion control is essential to weight loss as well as to maintaining a healthy weight. A report published in Science magazine states that cutting

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Eating for Immunity

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:45:45 +0000

You are most likely familiar with the phrase ‘You are what you eat,’ and nowhere is this more true than with regard to protecting your body’s immune defences this winter season. When you eat healthily and consistently you give your body the basic building blocks it needs for renewal, repair and defence against illness.

Food is used to make every part of your immune system, so its strength will depend on the quality of your food. If you’re eating a healthy diet you’ll already be eating foods packed with these immune boosting nutrients but to make sure you really are eating for immunity here are the key nutrients which help to build immunity and protect you against disease and allergies.

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Beat the Boxing Day Bloat

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 03:00:38 +0000

Feeling gassy, puffy, and just plain bloated after Christmas? To help you feel better fast check out these smart ways to beat Boxing Day bloat:

Drink up: Boosting your water intake can work wonders..

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Fat proof festive eating: how to keep the weight off this Christmas and have your healthiest New Year ever!

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:40:40 +0000

The Christmas/New Year celebrations are here once again. The pressure to indulge in family feasts, cooked breakfasts and festive drinking is immense. If you’re not sure how you are going to make it through the festive season without stuffing yourself silly read through the following steps to help you survive the Christmas calorie attack.

You’ll see that you can still enjoy all the goodies of the season, interleaved with some sensible eating, and not put on a stone and spend the next three months regretting everything. So start your celebrations here, with 12 healthy eating tips for the Christmas season…

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Your winter energy makeover

Marilyn — Sat, 01 Dec 2007 02:20:39 +0000

The nights start to draw in; energy levels drop and with them go our good health. If this all sounds familiar you need to give yourself a winter energy makeover and add some zest back into your life by following these simple energy boosting tips:

Eat well: You’ve probably heard it all before but the truth is very few people who complain of being tired are eating enough good quality…

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Echinacea: A closer look at this interesting immune booster

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:20:13 +0000

Plants that boost immunity are a crucial part of a medical herbalist’s treatment plan and echinacea is one of those few herbs that no herbalist would want to be without. There’s a good reason why. Increasingly, the benefits of this pretty plant, also known as Purple Coneflower, are becoming clear.

Originally, Echinacea was used by the Native American Indians. It grew on the Prairie and was used specifically for rattlesnake bites. The Indians made it clear to the Colonists that if they wanted to survive a rattlesnake bite, they should learn to identify …

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Ask Marilyn: Can I exercise when I have a cold?

Marilyn — Thu, 01 Nov 2007 01:40:58 +0000

Q: Is it okay for me to exercise when I have a cold? I have a stuffy nose and sore throat and am desperate to leave the confines of the sofa. Will exercise make me feel worse?

A: You can continue with mild or moderate activity if you have a cold with no fever. Exercise may even help you feel better — by temporarily relieving nasal congestion; but don’t over do it and exercise gently. Having a cold taxes your body. So give it some help by …

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