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Naturally Yours Issue 27
Dear Reader Welcome to Herbs, Gardens & Health's 27th Newsletter!
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Households Consume Sugar-rich Supermarket Probiotics
Research shows that a good balance of friendly bacteria in our bodies helps
maintain healthy digestion, a strong immune system and overall vitality.
Probiotics may especially benefit those taking antibiotics, travelling abroad,
suffering from constipation, diarrhea, bloating, IBS and thrush.
Switch to healthier Optibac Probiotic & Prebiotic capsules - providing optimal
daily support for digestive health and comfort, a healthy immune system,
vitality and balanced energy levels - the goodness you need, the sweetness you
don’t.
Click here for our Digestion Page
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Taking Supplements is Good For You!
It
is becoming increasingly recognised that diet and nutrition play an important
role in maintaining health and preventing disease, and that dietary supplements
are a popular source of essential nutrients. However, there has been some
concern recently over the potential adverse effects of taking large amounts of
supplements, some of which contain more than the recommended daily intake of
some vitamins and minerals.
A
new study published in the Nutrition Journal however has found that those who
take more supplements are much healthier than those who take a basic
multivitamin and mineral alone or no supplements at all.
The study found that long term users of a combination of many dietary
supplements; such as B complex vitamins, vitamins C, D and E, zinc, essential
fats (e.g. omega 3,6, and 9), probiotics, lecithin, co-enzyme Q10, glucosamine,
garlic, saw palmetto, and other immune supporting herbs; were more likely to
have lower blood pressure, lower homocysteine levels, more favourable
cholesterol levels and a lowered risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes
than those who did not take supplements or took just a basic multivitamin and
mineral.
Biological Psychology, 2007 Jan;7 4(1): 39-45
So, with the winter ahead of us, why not review the supplements you are taking,
or start taking some now if you aren’t?
Everyone should take a basic multivitamin and mineral. Take one that’s high in
the B vitamins if you have a stressful life, such as Quest Super Once-a-Day.
Extra vitamin C works well with the B vitamins when the body is under stress,
too, and also helps to boost the immune system up to resist colds and flu.
Vitamin D helps with the absorption of calcium into the bones. Our bodies absorb
it from the sun, but in the winter it’s a good idea to take it in supplement
form.
Vitamin E helps with circulation, so it’s good to take in the winter to help
prevent chilblains if you are prone to them.
Please ask us for information on the other supplements mentioned and have a
happy, healthy winter!
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Christmas Order List & Opening Times
On
our website there is a Christmas page to help you to choose what you need, and
to help us to order more accurately.
Why not try a delicious Organic Veg Box to make your feast healthier and
tastier? The fruit boxes are lovely, too.
Please place your order ASAP, Many thanks.
Christmas Eve, Wed 24th Dec 8.30 - 2pm
Christmas Day & Boxing Day CLOSED
Saturday 27th Dec OPEN 10am - 2pm
Sunday 28th CLOSED
Monday 29th, Tues 30th & New Year’s Eve, Wednesday 31st Dec OPEN 10am - 2pm
New Year’s Day CLOSED.
Friday 2nd Jan Back to normal 9am - 5pm
Click here for our Christmas Page
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Weight Loss Course Starting Soon
Want to lose Weight?
As
a nation we’re told we’re getting fatter, yet more people are dieting than ever
before, so how can this be? The simple truth is that standard dieting just
doesn’t work, at least not in the long term. Apart from doing little to educate
us towards healthy eating, they do not take into account the reason for the
weight problem in the first place. And when you consider many overweight people
actually eat less, not more than they should, this surely calls for a different
approach?
Of
course the quantity and quality of food we eat plays a significant part in any
weight loss programme, but there are many other factors to consider.
6
week Healthy Weight Loss Course starting soon!
Understanding what can affect your weight is key to helping you take control and
shifting those extra pounds. And so, at Herbs, Gardens & Health we are
launching a new 6 week Healthy Eating Weight Loss Course. Run by Debbie Sturge
Nutritional Therapist, the course is structured to discuss a different topic
each week – common factors that contribute to weight problems, with plenty of
sensible dietary & lifestyle advice to address them.
To
run as a small, supportive group (places limited to 6), the focus will be on
lasting weight loss, tailored to your specific needs. Body fat percentage will
be taken alongside weight at the beginning and end of the course and an
introductory pack, given at week 1, will include basic guidelines, recipes and
menu plans.
So, if you’re fed up trying to lose weight & want to try something different,
learn how. And as a bonus, feel healthier & more energised too!
Course Price £90 (payable at week 1) – or book early and pay in advance for a
saving of £15 – giving you the first week for
free!!
Call HERBS, GARDENS & HEALTH ON 01843 600201 to put your name down. This page
relates to the 2008 course. Click on the link below for more recent information.
Click
Here for more details on our Therapists
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Talk By Dr. Marilyn Glenville
Those of us able to hear Dr Glenville's very professional and informative talk
on Women's Health Matters feel very grateful to Juliet for organising yet
another very successful and useful evening for us (which also included another
of her generous buffets!)
Dr
Glenville based her talk on the necessity to maintain blood sugar levels
throughout the day by eating "little and often" - never more than 3 hours
without a healthy energising snack, plenty of drinks and sensible exercise- in
order to maintain energy levels, overcome stress and prevent the many unpleasant
effects of ageing. As this affects us all sooner or later, this very commonsense
approach to general health for women of whatever age struck chords for all of us
present.
Dr
Glenville explained how the " roller coaster" of "feast and famine" diets or
going for hours without food, then having a large meal, affect insulin and
cholesterol levels causing the body's systems to react violently and to our
detriment, both in our daily lives and for our long term health. Her advice
included the following tips -
1. Eat breakfast and then every 3 hours throughout the day,
have a snack or meal to include some protein, especially soya, legumes (and egg
or fish) as well as fibrous fruits and vegetables.
2. Do not add sugar (nor artificial sweeteners which can
increase appetite). Avoid processed and over refined foods, and do not store
foods in plastics or cling film which can leach toxins.
3. Do eat essential fats and oils, or you will literally "dry
out". She recommends Omega 3 oils (not liver oils which again may contain
toxins). Avoid hard or hydrogenated transfats which can harden cells, including
brain cells and has vascular implications.
4. Do not eat in a hurry; take time to chew food well. Do drink
more water and herbal teas, less alcohol and no caffeine.
5. Do take comprehensive supplements, especially a good
multivitamin and mineral combination. She recommends NUTRI PLUS.
6. Do exercise to maintain bone density, mobility etc.
7. Do take time for yourselves, time to relax, eat properly,
(even go to the toilet properly) and find time to laugh.
If
you unfortunately missed her talk, Herbs Gardens and Health are stocking both
her many very detailed and well researched books (see details in the last
"Naturally Yours") and the very comprehensive supplements, which she recommends
and has patented under her own Natural Health Practice brand name.
By
Pam Piggott
Thanks Pam! Watch this space for details of future talks.
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Cold Sores
Lysine: Cold sores are a viral infection, part of the herpes family and once you
are infected, it remains in your system forever. Outbreaks of sores occur on the
edge of the lips, especially when we are under stress, suffering with a cold,
exposed to chill winds or bright sunshine. The amino acid, lysine, has been
shown to prevent the recurrence of, and speed recovery from, cold sores. Another
amino acid in the body, arginine, promotes the cold sore virus and lysine works
by blocking the activity of arginine. Supplementing with lysine and reducing the
intake of arginine-rich foods is an effective weapon against the cold sore
virus. Foods to avoid include: nuts and seeds and chocolate.
Bio-Propolis Cold Sore Barrier Ointment or Silicea Lip Herpes Gel can be applied
to help cold sores heal.
Click here for our Colds and Flu page
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Calling Beauticians, Hairdressers, Manicurists, etc.
Coming Soon…
Herbs, Gardens & Health’s New Cabin Therapy Rooms!
Rooms to rent by the hour. Suitable for;
¨ *Therapists
¨ *Beauticians
¨ *Hairdressers
¨ *Manicure
¨ *Pedicure,
etc.
Pre-Wedding/Hen Night, Birthday, etc.?
Why not book the whole cabin for a few friends for a PAMPER
PARTY?
The cabin will contain an automatic Healthy Spray Tan Booth, in a private room
(no need to stand in front of someone spraying you!), a Therapy Room for
massage, etc.
A
Hydrotherapy Whirlpool bath, separate toilet, an area suitable for beauty
therapies, manicures, etc, backwash sink for hairdressing and facilities for
refreshments.
The cabin is not quite ready yet, but when it is, we will be renting space in it
to therapists, beauticians, etc at an hourly rate. Handy if you prefer not to
work from home or haven’t the space.
Please bring your details and prices into the shop if you would like them
entered in our portfolio for customers to choose which specialists they need for
their Pamper Parties. We will need details of more than one person in each
profession so that if one is not available for an occasion we have others to
call on, or, for a pre-wedding Pamper Party, for example, the client may need
more than one person doing nails and hair.
Click here for more details
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Too many men ignore their prostate.
A.Vogel/Bioforce has just published the results of a survey designed to
establish men’s attitudes to prostate problems.
The nationwide survey found that six out of ten men would wait to see if a
problem eased before seeking medical assistance, with one in ten waiting until
the symptoms became intolerable before seeing a doctor - while some would even
refuse medical help completely for any complaint. The research points to the
likelihood that around 25% of men would simply try to live with the problem.
It is unsurprising to hear that those suffering from urinary discomfort
highlight disturbances to their sleep patterns (22.7%) and the need to be near
the toilet (15.%). It can also have an impact on stress levels (10%).
The results also uncovered a shocking lack of knowledge of the condition, with
78.3% of those surveyed unaware of what enlarged prostate was! Over 60s are most
likely to have heard about it (64.2%) compared to the 40-49 age bracket, where
86.6% had not heard of the condition.
Results have also revealed significant misconceptions around the treatment for
enlarged prostate - 29.3% believing surgery to cut away the enlarged prostate
gland as a cure with only 6% of respondents pointing to herbal remedies as a
potential treatment.
Dr Jen Tan, Bioforce Medical Director, commented: "It is essential that anyone
suffering the symptoms of an enlarged prostate – weak urinary flow, frequency
and getting up several times in the night – should seek advice from their
doctor. Once the condition is diagnosed as benign, an ideal remedy is the
licensed medicine, Prostasan, which comes in the form of a one a day capsule
made from the oil of the Saw palmetto berry. It is well worth considering."
Click here for more
details
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Any information given in this newsletter is intended for educational purposes
only. If you are on ANY medication or under medical supervision, you should
always check with your Doctor or Pharmacist before you take ANYTHING else. It's
better to be safe than sorry!
Kind regards
Juliet & Co, Herbs, Gardens & Health
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