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The importance of water

THE temperature is rising, the sun is shining, and life is great. But you’re starting to tire; you have a slight headache and frankly could do with a lie down! The most likely answer is the effects of mild dehydration. Read

Shaping up for summer

RUMOUR has it that summer is on the way, but for anyone who is overweight, summer can be a nightmarish few months of hiding excess pounds under baggy clothes. If you feel less than ready for the beach, maybe it’s time to take control of your diet. Read

If you’re dying for a tan, it’s time to fake it

Sam Wylie-Harris looks at why, despite their ageing effects and increasing the risk of skin cancer, the country’s obsession with sun beds continues. Read

Eat your way to beautiful skin

WITH summer fast approaching, we’re all after glowing, vibrant, and yes, younger looking skin. We can all exfoliate and moisturise on the outside and, yes, this will help, but maybe we should check out what we’re putting inside our bodies as well. Read

Functional Anatomy Investigated: Tight Hamstrings, Weak Pelvis

TIGHT hamstrings seem to be a common complaint. We feel stiff and restricted in our movement, and when performing sports it can easily lead to injury. Whether sedentary or extremely active we need to know what causes the problem and how to fix it. Read

Food for thought on condition of your hair

YOU might spend a fortune on the best shampoos and conditioners, but have you considered that what you’re eating or not eating can have a greater impact on the health of your hair. Read

Shake off the winter effects and get a glow

Revitalise your winter skin going into summer with our beauty guide for the coming months. Read

Take a relaxing dip in this pool without getting wet

Spa visits can be a wonderful treat, but you may not afford the time or the prices. Jule Wilson discovers a kind-on-the-wallet treatment. Read

Functional anatomy investigated: what causes knee pain?

Knee pain is a common problem. It can cause discomfort at work or prevent us playing a favourite sport. Read

The Sweet Truth – are you addicted?

AS Easter approaches can you resist the temptation to indulge? Read

Functional Anatomy Investigated: Improving Movement

TODAY we look at various approaches to fulfilling your potential and developing the ability to avoid those aches and pains that come with poor and restricted movement. Read

It’s time to turn over an old leaf

EVERY day it seems there’s a new report telling us about foods that can improve our health. So it’s no surprise more of us are constantly on the lookout for the next superfood. Read

Functional Anatomy Investigated: The Connective Tissue Web

THE body’s connective tissue includes the tendons that attach muscles to bones and has an important role in supporting and connecting various systems in our bodies. Read

Financial lifeline bringing hope for carers

JOHN George, 79, was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in September 2003. Read

Getting fit

ON our way to enhancing our health and performance we want many things to happen. Can we put together exercise programmes and approaches that, make us fitter, stronger, faster, leaner, increase our energy levels, and prevent illness and disease? Whatever the target, an understanding of functional anatomy can be critical for success. Read

Getting fit

DURING the next four weeks I am going to talk about the wonderful subject of holidays and how to get in shape for them. Read

Why Take a Multi-Nutrient?

IN an integrated, whole body approach to well-being, taking a multi-nutrient could provide comprehensive support to increased health, a stronger immune system, improved performance goals and happiness. Read

Is it time to supplement the diet?

ACONTROVERSIAL question. Nutritional supplementation suggests that we require an extra source of nutrients in addition to our daily food intake to maintain and enhance our health. If this is so, we need to consider when and why the body would be lacking the required nutrients in the first place. Read

Great Nutritional Resources

HAPPY and healthy New Year wishes to everyone. No doubt you’ve already been bombarded by many health and fitness related promotions. Claim after claim, offer after offer may mean that you have reached saturation point. Making sense of it all is the next hurdle. What approach/service/technique is going to deliver you enhanced health? Read