The benefits of being extremely cold How to improve your circulation, reduce swelling, activate your nervous system and boost your immunity The dangers of trying this trendy therapy On New Year’s Day I got a Whatsapp message from an old university friend. “Off for a swim,” he wrote. “In the reservoir.” Now, Jim used to be a bit of a party animal. Right up until a few years ago, he was overweight and could knock back an astonishing amount of…
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If you’re planning on drinking alcohol tomorrow night, read this How to reduce the misery of a hangover Three non alcoholic cocktails that also have health benefits So, here’s a hangover remedy or two… But, before I get complaints… This is NOT me advocating for alcohol abuse on New Year’s Eve. But I know that many readers will enjoy one too many drinks tomorrow night – and so I hope these tips help mitigate against the worst hangover. And for…
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How a cold snap can be a public health crisis How to stay warm without cranking up the thermostat The financial risks of chronic health problems Crikey it’s been cold. We spent all autumn trying to avoid putting the heating on. And it was easy… Because September, October and November were extremely warm. The highest daily temperatures were 2.5C above the average between 1990 and 2020. So this sudden flip into equally extreme cold has come as quite a shock….
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Read this if you’re feeling tired all the time The horrible truth about Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Nine ways to combat constant exhaustion and stress Imagine part of yourself gone forever. That bit of your personality that defines you. That thing which makes you “you”. Well, this is what can happen with serious chronic illness. And can be devastating. This is what I was thinking about last week when I read an online extract from a book by Mike Mariani, an…
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A low-carb porridge breakfast idea that’s great for diabetics How these super-nutritious seeds could be the ideal vegan alternative to fish oils Bowel troubles? Here’s a way to ‘stay regular’ It’s been a weirdly warm autumn… Well, for most of us in the UK anyway. But now that it’s getting all wintry and December is fast approaching, I thought I’d give you an idea for a warming breakfast meal. The good thing about this one is… It has a LOT…
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My eyeball damage horror story This Guardian article was so annoying that I did myself a mischief What I think about this new weight loss fad (clue: not a lot) I regret to inform you that I have suffered eyeball damage. Sad, but true. It happened last week, on the 9th November, while I was reading an article in The Guardian online. The headline was this: ‘I miss eating: the truth behind the weight loss drug that makes food repulsive.’…
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