I was a bit of a go-getter in my younger days. Fresh out of Uni, I wanted to get a good job and make some money. (Mainly so I could spend the money on beer, holidays, records and LOTS of food, which I don’t think is the secret of getting rich, is it?) For a short while I worked for an American-based company who published a lot of personal improvement stuff – books and courses to help improve the lot…
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The secret of walking properly This one technique could end back, hip or knee soreness and stiffness An easier way to get fit without the sweat, stress and discomfort There are some basic things we all know how to do. Like breathing, eating, sleeping… And walking, right? Surely, we all know how to walk?! After all, most of us have been doing it since we were toddlers. But what if most of us have learned it the…
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A 1955 marmalade recipe from a reader…. A classic, affordable British superfoods that might be in your garden Try this tangy chutney to sneak in the green stuff Who’d have thought it… But one of my most popular emails lately was the one about marmalade! Just shows what a sweet tooth you all have. This is what I love about writing this newsletter – it’s as much about old-fashioned treats and things that make you feel good…
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How to wage war on inflammation – my dietary tips revealed Argh, my latest pain nightmare could have been avoided! Why wonky vegetables are better for reducing pain I’m such an idiot! Honestly, despite writing health newsletters for almost two decades, I’m TERRIBLE at taking my own advice. Just to explain… The other week I mentioned to you that I’d bought myself a standing desk. It’s one of those contraptions that can go up and down, so…
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A warning about grapefruit and these 5 common medications – are you on any of these? Other citrus fruits to avoid on statins, plus a natural way to lower bad cholesterol. How blackberries and apples make you less frail At the end of last month I wrote to you about grapefruit seed extract. As I explained in my letter, it’s a powerful natural way to relieve UTIs and other infections. This is because grapefruit seed extract contains…
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How to make your own, healthier processed food A closely guarded secret revealed 5 health benefits from this sugary treat I’ve railed a lot recently about Ultra Processed Food.And I’ve decried the way that the food industry adds sugar and (even worse) sweeteners to their products, then aggressively markets them. But…That’s not to say that a ‘processed’ food, like cheese for example, is always bad.And it’s not to say you cannot enjoy sugary treats – particularly if you make them…
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