Exercises To Ease Your Aching Joints And Muscles
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We are all a bit stiff and sore as we emerge from the latest lockdown. That’s according to the new Deep Relief report –
THE LITTLE THINGS THAT MEAN THE WORLD – the muscle and joint pain relief specialists. The Deep Relief report research found that women in the pero-menopausal and post-menopausal stages were more likely to report joint swelling (20%), aches (68%), stiffness (54%) and pain (54%) and pain (27%) compared with men and pre-menopausal women.
Christopher Ruxton
Here are 10 top tips from Chris Ruxton, Personal Trainer at Deep Relief – www.deep-relief.co.uk – that show us how to be kind to our joints:
What Does Your Mouth Reveal About You To Your Dentist?
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Dr Hanna Kinsella
Dr Hanna Kinsella says: ‘It’s wrong to assume that visiting a dentist is something you only do when you’ve got a toothache, however maintaining regular check-ups with your dentist is vital. Your dentist can tell a lot more about your health, and good and bad habits, than just the state of your teeth. A dental examination can reveal problems with bones, heart, digestion and help to identify health problems early in order to get treatment quickly.’
So what does your mouth REALLY reveal about you?
Nutrients are the compounds in foods that are essential to life and health, providing us with energy and the building blocks for repair and growth, as well as substances necessary to regulate chemical processes. There are six essential nutrients that the body needs to function properly – carbohydrates, lipids (or fats), proteins, vitamins, minerals and water.
Without them, our body can experience a whole range of symptoms from fatigue, weakness and trouble breathing, to pale skin, unusual food cravings, hair loss and light-headedness.
But do you know the visual clues to look out for that will reveal if you’re deficient in nutrients?
Re-grow Fruit And Vegetables By Breathing New Life Into Leftovers
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This April sees the start of National Gardening Week (27 Apr – 2 May) – the UK’s largest celebration of all-things-gardening.
With Brits now spending more time at home than ever before, it’s not surprising that many have been bitten by the gardening bug. Indeed, green-fingered-fans have spent an estimated £3.7bn on gardening since lockdown began last year.
This year, OLIO – the neighbourhood sharing app – is encouraging Brits to mark the week-long celebration by learning some quirky new gardening skills that are rooted in regeneration and have the potential to reduce our household food waste by breathing new life into our leftovers.
Reduce Allergy Flare Ups During Hay Fever Season
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“Hay fever season is well under way and can be difficult for those who suffer from allergies. While you may think you’re safer indoors from the pesky pollen, studies have shown that over half of the dust in our homes is actually due to dust outside that’s brought in with us.
It’s important to keep our homes as dust-free as possible, but removing it efficiently isn’t an easy task, especially when it comes to the hard to reach places! So where to start? Here are some tips to combat dust build-up in your home.”