Recent Articles in Healthy parents

Back to Basics: The Nutrients You Need, Served on a Plate
Feb 9, 2023

The HSIS report: Back to Basics: The Nutrients You Need, Served on a Plate co-authored by HSIS dietician Dr Carrie Ruxton and GP Dr Nisa Aslam looks at the challenges of meeting recommended nutritional intakes through diet alone and looks at ways to improve our nutrition.

Treating Exercise Aches and Pains
Dec 30, 2022

Three quarters of those surveyed for the first Mentholatum Deep Heat and Deep Freeze Wellness Tracker, recognise they should exercise more, and at this time of year many are adding exercise to their New Year resolutions or to-do lists. But we also need to be aware of muscle and joint aches and pains that may develop. This is where thermotherapy products come into their own, writes Anne Coates.

Hada Labo Tokyo™ Gifts for Christmas
Dec 15, 2022

Anne Coates recommends Hada Labo Tokyo™ skincare products whatever the time of year but they also make perfect Gifts for Christmas.

Therapie Life Gift Sets
Dec 1, 2022

This Christmas Therapie Life gifting is all about taking care of you and those you love. Small and detailed rituals that help to lift and sustain your spirit. Their  collection may inspire you to share the gift of self-care in all its many guises. Anne Coates tried out the Desk Top Rescue Life Kit and loved it.

Supporting Respiratory Health With Puressentiel
Nov 16, 2022

In-door pollution and allergens are having a drastic affect on our health – with nearly eight in ten Brits believing that the poor air quality in their home can impact their health and immune system, according to new research from Puressentiel. Here are some products we have tried out to counteract problems.

Improve Your Posture to Avoid Back Pain
Oct 12, 2022

Three everyday positions giving Brits back pain and simple hacks to bust back pain from physiotherapist Sammy Margo at mindyourbackuk.com.

Top Five Tips to Avoid Indoor Air Pollution
Sep 7, 2022

Research conducted by Puressentiel shows that we aren’t really aware of indoor air pollution as a problem, nor the extent to which it can affect our wellbeing. Dr Tim Bond explains the problem and gives his top five tips.

Sun Protection from Hada Labo Tokyo™
Jul 23, 2022

Sun protection is vital to ensure we are not adversely affected by UVA and UVB rays. Two new products from Hada Labo Tokyo™ – Sun Face Cream and a Sun Lotion for the body – arrived for testing just in time for the UK heatwave. Anne Coates put them to the test.

Amino Acids – Are You Getting Enough?
Jul 13, 2022

With the trend towards a more plant-based diet, many of us are missing out on essential nutrients – amino acids. Of the 20 used by humans, nine are essential. Aminoscience® has developed a range of products to plug these gaps. 

Nasal Hygiene from Puressential
Jun 30, 2022

Two new products from Puressential – Respiratory Nasal Hygiene Hydrating Spray and Puressential Respiratory Nasal Hygiene Baby Unidoses – are perfect for summer allergies and ear, nose and throat infections, writes Anne Coates.

 

Think Yourself Healthier
Jun 23, 2022

Think Yourself Healthier by Chris Freer, a qualified hypnotherapist, NLP practitioner, CBT and mindfulness coach, and the founder of Upbeat Life, an organisation which helps people to enhance their lives by developing a healthy mindset. Here he shares his expertise and advice, delving into exactly how you can "think yourself healthier" as someone who used the power of the mind to personally overcome his own medical expectations.

Managing Your Menopause
Jun 16, 2022

Clinical Nutritionist Suzie Sawyer from Feel Alive discusses ways to help you cope with the menopause.